Dental Bridges

Missing teeth create more than cosmetic concerns—they affect speech, chewing ability, and oral health. Adjacent teeth gradually shift into empty spaces, altering bite alignment and making cleaning more difficult. At Innovative Dental, we restore complete, functional smiles using advanced bridge technology and materials.

Impact of Tooth Loss

When teeth are missing, remaining teeth drift out of position, opposing teeth can over-erupt, and bite forces become unevenly distributed. These changes increase cavity and gum disease risk while compromising facial support and jaw function.

Bridge Solutions

Modern dental bridges offer fixed, stable tooth replacement that prevents shifting while restoring natural appearance and function. Today's bridges use premium materials like porcelain and zirconia for superior strength, durability, and aesthetics.

Traditional Fixed Bridges

These bridges anchor to crowns placed on teeth adjacent to the gap. The crowns support artificial teeth (pontics) that span the missing tooth space. Like architectural bridges, they rely on strong supporting structures for stability and longevity.

Implant-Supported Bridges

The most advanced option, implant-supported bridges don't require altering healthy adjacent teeth. Dental implants act as artificial roots, providing independent support while stimulating jawbone to prevent bone loss and maintain facial contours.

Treatment Process

Treatment begins with comprehensive evaluation of oral health, bone structure, and treatment goals. Traditional bridges require multiple visits for tooth preparation, impressions, temporary placement, and final fitting. Implant-supported bridges involve surgical implant placement followed by a healing period before final bridge attachment.

What to Expect

Traditional bridge procedures typically involve temporary sensitivity and require careful maintenance of temporary restorations. Implant placement is performed as outpatient surgery with detailed pre- and post-operative instructions. Final bridges are carefully adjusted for proper fit, bite, and appearance before permanent placement.