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| Dental Bridge Procedure |  Firstly your dentist will examine the condition of your gums and other teeth to evaluate if you are a candidate for a dental bridge. Then you will receive a mild anesthetic to numb the area and your dentist will prepare the teeth surrounding the open space.
After that your dentist will prepare the teeth required to support the bridge. If the support teeth are badly broken down or decayed, your dentist may have to build them up before they can be used as support teeth for the bridge. In case these teeth already have fillings, part of the filling may be left in place to provide a solid foundation for the crown.
An impression is made and from this model a dental lab will create the bridge, false tooth and crowns. Your bridge will be fabricated on this model by a skilled lab technician so that it precisely fits the prepared teeth.
While your bridge is being fabricated, you will be fitted with a temporary bridge so the teeth and gums can be protected from damage until the permanent bridge is made. Your new bridge will be fitted and adjusted before being cemented to your teeth.
To complete the dental bridge treatment, you will have to return to the dental office for a second visit to have the bridge fitted and cemented.
Dental bridges can reduce your risk of gum disease, help correct some bite issues and even improve your speech. They require your commitment to serious oral hygiene, but will last as many ten years or more.
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