Missing teeth leave gaps in your smile, which can allow the remaining teeth to shift. Of course, a gap also affects how your smile looks and functions.
To preserve dental health and restore your smile, replacing the missing tooth is often the best choice. An affordable, simple way to address a missing tooth is with a custom dental bridge in Vienna.
What’s a Dental Bridge?
When it comes to tooth replacement options, a bridge is a dependable and cost-effective option. The bridge includes a replacement tooth that’s held in place by neighboring teeth with crowns installed. It essentially “bridges” the gap that a missing tooth leaves.
Installing a bridge renews the function and look of your smile. Ensuring that it looks, feels, and works great requires a careful, detail-oriented approach. Bridges can be made from different materials depending on your needs, including metal-free options (like porcelain or ceramic). Most people now prefer white bridges as they blend in easily, but metal options may be used for back teeth or in the case of a very limited budget.
Types of Dental Bridges
Our team helps you determine the best type of bridge for your smile. Options available include:
Traditional Dental Bridge
Most situations call for a traditional bridge, which is supported by the adjacent teeth. We install crowns on the neighboring teeth, and then attach the replacement tooth to them, securing it in place.
Cantilever Bridge
If only one suitable support tooth is available, then we may use this bridge. It only requires one crown, which is installed on that singular adjacent tooth. However, because only one supporting tooth is used, it is best used in areas with minimal bite force.
Maryland Bridge (Resin-Bonded Bridge)
Instead of installing crowns on the adjacent teeth, we attach a “wing” to the back of those teeth to hold this bridge in place. It does not require as much enamel disruption as traditional bridges, which can offer a more conservative solution.
Implant-Supported Bridge
If you are missing several teeth in a row, or the nearby teeth are not suitable to support a bridge, we can support the bridge with an implant instead. In this case, we surgically install the implant into the jawbone to mimic a tooth root, which provides excellent support and durability.
Get Your Tooth Bridge in Vienna
Considering a bridge for your smile? Come to Clarity Dental for assessment and treatment. We’ll help you determine if a bridge, or another option like an implant, is ideal for your tooth replacement. Count on us to restore your smile and your confidence!
Schedule your appointment today.
