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Bridges are essential in our everyday lives, spanning rivers, highways, and valleys to keep travel moving smoothly. Similarly, a dental bridge fills the empty spaces in your smile, ensuring your bite stays functional and natural. Just as a well-built bridge prevents disruptions in travel, a dental bridge helps maintain proper chewing, speaking, and alignment. Among the many options available, implant bridges offer a strong, lasting solution for seamlessly “bridging” the gap in your smile.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth. A traditional dental bridge has two key components: dental crowns on each end and a pontic in the middle.
We call the natural teeth on either side of the gap “abutments.” We bond the dental crowns to the abutment teeth to hold the bridge securely in place. Meanwhile, the pontic—or the replacement tooth—is suspended between the crowns, filling in the gap left by a missing tooth.
A bridge is typically tooth-colored to blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile. The durable, high-quality materials enhance your smile’s look and restore your bite’s power.
At Bent Tree Dental, we offer a variety of dental bridges to meet your specific needs. However, an implant bridge stands out as one of our most durable, long-lasting dental bridges.
What You Need To Know About Implant Bridges
Implant bridges are a type of dental bridge. Instead of using abutment teeth supporting the bridge, we place dental implants in your jaw to anchor the restoration.
Dental implants are made from titanium, the same material NASA uses to build spacecraft. If you’re ready to make a stellar impression, dental implants may be a great choice.
These titanium posts are built to last, and with proper care, they can last a lifetime! Part of their durability is due to osseointegration—the process of fusing with the jawbone—which creates a stable, long-lasting foundation for replacement teeth.
In addition to their longevity, dental implants give you a stronger bite, improve chewing efficiency, and look and feel like natural teeth!
Getting an Implant Bridge
Many of our patients opt for implant bridges supported by mini dental implants since these minimally invasive implants offer a streamlined path to tooth replacement.
To get your implant bridge, Dr. Rick Miller will apply a local anesthetic to numb the treatment area. He’ll then make small pilot holes for your mini implants and screw each one into the jawbone. Mini implants are remarkable, as they exhibit exceptional stability as soon as Dr. Miller secures them in the bone. This allows him to attach a temporary bridge right away. He’ll send impressions of your mouth to the dental lab, where technicians will customize your final bridge. Once it’s ready, Dr. Miller will attach it permanently to the implants.
What Is a Roundhouse Bridge?
Implant bridges do more than replace a few missing teeth—they can restore an entire arch. A roundhouse bridge, a type of implant bridge, replaces a full row of missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw for a complete, functional smile.
We anchor this comprehensive restoration to dental implants for stability and durability. One popular option is the Fix-on-Six® system, which uses six to ten mini dental implants to securely support the bridge, ensuring long-term comfort and function.
Our Fix-on-Six roundhouse bridges are often made from zirconia, a strong and durable material that mimics the appearance and strength of natural teeth. The restoration is made so that it is “semi-removable.” That means Dr. Miller can remove it during your professional cleanings, but you’ll never have to worry about it budging. It’s a highly reliable and well-loved denture alternative you can count on to stay secure!
Like other dental implant solutions, our Fix-on-Six bridges improve long-term jaw health. Because implants replace tooth roots, they help to stimulate the jawbone and keep it strong. This added support helps prevent bone loss, preserving your facial structure and ensuring a healthier, more confident smile for years to come!
Explore Our Implant Bridges at Bent Tree Dental—Call Us Today!
A dental bridge is more than just a solution for missing teeth—it’s an investment in your long-term oral health and quality of life. Whether you’re missing a few teeth or need an entire arch replaced, implant bridges offer unparalleled stability, durability, and comfort.
At Bent Tree Dental, Dr. Rick Miller and our experienced team are here to help you restore your smile with a solution tailored to your needs. Don’t wait to enjoy the confidence that comes with a complete, functional, and beautiful smile. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future.
