Dental Bridges in Bakersfield, CA

Left untreated, missing teeth can lead to bone recession, misalignment, a prematurely aged appearance, and confidence issues.

To fill in gaps from tooth loss, we can provide a traditional or implant-supported dental bridge.

Bridges are a series of artificial crowns that are connected. Even though bridges consist of crowns, their purpose is different from that of a standard restoration. Instead of restoring a tooth after injury or decay, a bridge will replace missing or failing teeth by closing in the gaps of a smile. A bridge can replace up to four teeth in a row and is connected to biological teeth on each side. This custom series of prosthetics restores a patient’s ability to chew and speak comfortably and improve one’s appearance.

Like crowns, patients can choose which materials are used to fabricate a bridge.

A quality bridge can restore full dental function and also help you feel more confident about your appearance.

Controlling Pain and Other Side Effects

Patients struggling with a limited diet or other issues associated with tooth loss can improve their quality of life and restore their smile with a custom-made dental bridge crafted by our dental team. We offer traditional dental appliances as well as partial and full bridges supported by dental implants. You can have implants placed and restored in our office and can often leave you appointment with same-day teeth.

There are several types of dental bridges, and all are designed to replace one or more missing teeth, filling in gaps with natural-looking prosthetics. A quality bridge can restore full dental function and also help you feel more confident about your appearance.

A well-made dental bridge provides stability, making it easier to chew food and speak with confidence without concern that your prosthetic will slip out of place. A custom bridge can also provide cosmetic benefits by filling out contours to prevent a sunken appearance around the lips and chin.

Traditional fixed dental bridges are attached to dental crowns placed over healthy, adjacent teeth.

It will be necessary to have a bridge appliance periodically adjusted, because tooth loss causes bone disintegration in the jaw. You can prevent bone resorption with the placement of dental implants which provide regenerative signals to your jaw bone, preventing any further tissue loss.

With decades of experience in prosthodontics, we can design a bridge with a custom, snug fit. It will be necessary to have a bridge appliance periodically adjusted, because tooth loss causes bone disintegration in the jaw. You can prevent bone resorption with the placement of dental implants which provide regenerative signals to your jaw bone, preventing any further tissue loss.

If you have a cavity, you’re not the only one. According to one survey, over 85% of Americans have had at least one tooth affected by decay by the age of 40. We give you the option of choosing a durable composite resin filling that more closely matches the color of your teeth or a silver amalgam filling to seal a cavity.

Learn more about Tooth-Colored Fillings

While a dental bridge is sometimes called a partial denture, a full-arch implant bridge can replace an entire row of missing teeth. An implant-supported bridge provides ideal stability and requires no fit adjustments. The bridge is entirely supported by dental implants, which are titanium posts surgically placed in the jaw bone.

Implants are designed to provide a sturdy anchor for prosthetic teeth, and they work extremely well. Many patients who choose an implant-supported bridge report that their prosthetic feels very similar to having their own natural teeth.

After you receive your implants, you will use a temporary bridge until your jaw has fully healed, a process that typically takes anywhere from four to six months. When you are fully healed, you can return to receive your permanent dental bridge. Our implant bridges are available in porcelain or zirconia, a premium material that provides optimal durability and aesthetics.

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