A fixed, non-removable solution for one or more missing teeth.
A dental bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth — or multiple missing teeth in a row — by anchoring a false tooth (called a pontic) to the natural teeth or implants on either side. The result is fixed, meaning it does not come in and out like a partial denture. You eat, speak, and smile normally.
A traditional bridge involves placing crowns on the two teeth flanking the gap, with the false tooth fused between them. An implant-supported bridge, on the other hand, uses implants instead of natural teeth as anchor points — preserving the health of neighboring teeth entirely. Bridges are an excellent option for patients who want a fixed replacement without undergoing implant surgery, or in cases where implants are not the best option.
Best For:
Patients missing one or more consecutive teeth who want a fixed restoration. Implant-supported bridges are the preferred option when possible, as they do not require modifying healthy neighboring teeth.