Dental Bridges in Palm Beach Gardens & Jupiter

Anatomy Of A Dental Bridge

The construction of your dental bridge will depend on a number of factors, including the number of replacement teeth needed, and the health of the neighboring teeth. In general, a dental bridge has 2 basic parts:

• The abutments. Dental crowns on each side of a bridge are permanently placed on healthy, natural teeth. The crowned abutment teeth must support the bridge, so their health is imperative. You can also anchor a dental bridge with a Dental Implant.
• The pontic. The pontic is the replacement tooth that fills the gap left by missing teeth. A bridge may consist of 2 or 3 pontics. Crafted by talented dental lab technicians, pontics are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Sharon lost most of her teeth due to the failure of her old crowns. She was extremely fearful of dentists and wanted a dentist who could provide her with permanent implant options under sedation. After dental reconstruction Sharon can smile with confidence and never worry about wearing dentures.

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Examining Your Tooth Replacement Options

The pontic is the replacement tooth that fills the gap left by missing teeth. A bridge may consist of two or three pontics. Crafted by talented dental lab technicians, pontics are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Dental Bridges Restore Missing Teeth

Before undergoing bridge placement, you will sit down with Dr. Ajmo for an initial consultation. During this meeting, he will perform a visual oral examination and take digital x-rays. He must determine the health of the potential abutment teeth and the strength of the bone that supports them. If your teeth are healthy and your enamel is strong, he might recommend placing a traditional bridge.

If you have solid jawbone density, Dr. Ajmo may recommend replacing your missing tooth with a Dental-Implant Secured Crown. If your underlying bone structure is solid, he may recommend an implant-retained bridge. When it comes to replacing 1 or 2 teeth, you have options, so Dr. Ajmo can answer your questions and help you find a prosthetic to fit your oral health needs and lifestyle.

Discuss Your Options With Dr. Jay Ajmo

If you have lost 1 or 2 of your permanent teeth, you may not be too concerned, especially if teeth are missing from the back of your mouth. Missing molars don’t immediately detract from the appearance of your smile. Consider, though, that missing teeth can lead to a host of serious oral health issues, including an increased risk for further tooth loss, misalignment of remaining teeth, and TMJ Dysfunction, to name a few.

Dental bridges provide a reliable and versatile solution for missing teeth. To discuss your options with a talented, caring restorative and cosmetic dentist with decades of hands-on experience and advanced training, contact us today and schedule your appointment with Dr. Ajmo. Dr. Ajmo offers cosmetic services in both Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, FL. Call today to schedule your consultation.