Missing Teeth? We Can Help!
Dental bridges and partial dentures are common ways to replace missing teeth in adults, and are an alternative to dental implants. If teeth that have been lost are not replaced, the remaining teeth can tip, drift, or extrude into the empty spaces, causing both aesthetic and functional problems within your mouth. If you have missing teeth call our office for an evaluation.
Bridge the Gap!
Missing Teeth Between Healthy Teeth
Prepping the Surrounding Teeth for the Bridge
Final Bridge is Placed
Temporary Bridge Before & After
Bridges and Partials in Bountiful, UT
Bridges
A dental bridge is designed to literally bridge the gap between one or more missing teeth. A bridge is usually comprised of two or more crowns fused together and cemented to the teeth adjacent to the space.
Bridges are designed to restore the esthetics of your smile and the functionality of your mouth, allowing you to eat and speak properly. They help to maintain the shape of your face so that the cheeks do not sink in areas where teeth are missing. Bridges can help distribute biting forces more evenly by replacing missing teeth in adults. In addition, they can prevent teeth from drifting out of position.
The Procedure
Like crowns, seeing a doctor for dental bridges often requires three office visits. During the first visit, the teeth that serve as abutments, which are those on either side of the missing tooth, are prepared for their crown. The enamel on each tooth is removed to allow room for the crown material. After the tooth has been reshaped, an impression of the area will be made. These impressions are used to fabricate a custom bridge. Your doctor for dental bridges may make a temporary bridge for you to wear in order to protect the exposed teeth and gums while your bridge is being made. Manufacturing the bridge usually takes about two to three weeks.
During your second visit, we will check the health of your tissue. Healthy gums ensure most effective cementation of the bridge. If the gums were not healthy enough to take the impression at your first visit, it can be done during this appointment to ensure an accurate fit. The metal framework of the bridge is often tried in at this time, as well.
At your last visit, the permanent bridge will be adjusted as necessary and permanently cemented in place. Your bite will be checked and you will be advised on how to provide daily care for your new dental bridge.
Partials
Removable partial dentures are an option to replace missing teeth. We fabricate all our partial dentures in-house using all non metal materials, such as Ultraflex, Duraflex, Duracetal and Resin.
The Procedure
Partial dentures usually require two or more visits with follow up adjustments to fine tune the bite. Removable partial dentures can last between one to five years. The first visit involves making molds of your teeth, upper and lower. The removable partial denture is made from these molds and your partial is ready for delivery within two weeks.
Removable partial dentures are an affordable way to replace missing teeth in adults until a more permanent solution can be obtained.
Dr. Wall along with his staff are dedicated to providing you with a pleasant visit and results that you’re proud to show off. Whether you are interested in dental implants, gum recession treatment, or even a full mouth reconstruction, Dental Solutions is ready to help you. Schedule an appointment today. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.