A bridge is a custom device anchored to
neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing
teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework,
the teeth on either side of the missing one must be
prepared to serve as abutments to hold the pontic
(replacement) teeth in
place
Losing a tooth can be
of social and psychological concern. Teeth are lost for
a number of reasons including:
Dental decay.
Periodontal (gum) disease.
Trauma (injury or accident.)
When a permanent tooth is lost, the support and chewing
forces will be altered causing the adjacent teeth to
shift into the vacant space. The tooth above or below to
the one that was lost will begin to move up and out of
place causing further breakdown in the dental arch. If
the missing tooth is not replaced (with an implant,
bridge, or partial), more teeth will eventually be lost,
due to the improper forces exerted, or shifting of teeth
that will make plaque build up easy leading to decay and
gum disease.
A Bridge is one
option for replacing missing teeth. This is done by
preparing the teeth on each side of the missing tooth
for crowns and joining a tooth(pontic) in the middle to
fill the space of the missing tooth. This option is an
excellent choice if the dentist confirms there is
adequate dental health in the neighboring
teeth.
With proper oral
hygiene, including brushing and flossing at least twice
a day. Also by using the dental floss threader, it will
enable you to clean the replacement tooth of your
bridgework.
Island Dental
Spa by Dr. Yatros Cosmetic, Restorative, Esthetic
and Implant Dentistry 3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach,
FL 34217 (941) 778-2204 Cosmetic Dentist serving Bradenton, Holmes Beach, Anna
Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and
Sarasota
Ask the
Doctor 
Email This 
Print This 
Schedule
Appt.
A bridge is a custom device anchored to
neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing
teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework,
the teeth on either side of the missing one must be
prepared to serve as abutments to hold the pontic
(replacement) teeth in
place
When a permanent tooth is lost, the support and chewing
forces will be altered causing the adjacent teeth to
shift into the vacant space. The tooth above or below to
the one that was lost will begin to move up and out of
place causing further breakdown in the dental arch. If
the missing tooth is not replaced (with an implant,
bridge, or partial), more teeth will eventually be lost,
due to the improper forces exerted, or shifting of teeth
that will make plaque build up easy leading to decay and
gum disease.
The Site Guide