In this issue:
Replace One or More Missing Teeth
This patient suffered an accident to her front tooth as a child that prevented her permanent tooth from coming in. Her permanent tooth was eventually removed, and the patient lived with a removable partial denture for some time but wanted a more long-term solution. A dental bridge was fabricated to replace her missing tooth.
Growing up I never really smiled, so I didn’t even think I knew how to. Since receiving my bridge, I smile all the time and I’m totally happy with the results.
– Chantel, Bridge Patient
WHAT IS A BRIDGE?
Bridges are:
- Designed to “bridge” the gap created by missing teeth by using your existing healthy teeth as support
- Provided by your dentist to improve the appearance and function of your smile
CAN A BRIDGE HELP YOU?
Bridges are a proven solution for:
- Replacing one or more missing teeth
- Preventing healthy teeth from drifting into spaces created by missing teeth
- Improving a patient’s ability to speak, chew and eat
A bridge is a lasting solution for replacing a missing tooth. Bridges are a very effective and safe form of treatment; however, they don’t offer the bone-preservation benefits associated with implants.
Ask your dentist if a bridge is the appropriate treatment solution for your smile.
Maria had an injury that broke her front tooth and required removal. After all options were presented by her dentist, she chose to have a BruxZir Esthetic® dental bridge placed to replace the missing tooth along with some new crowns to match the bridge.
With some older dental restorations and a missing tooth in the front, this patient’s upper teeth were rejuvenated with a bridge to replace the missing tooth and crowns to complete her smile.
Christine had a failing front tooth that needed to be replaced with an implant. After healing, a BruxZir Esthetic bridge was placed by her dentist and was supported by the implant and the adjacent natural teeth.
This patient wanted to improve the appearance of his upper front teeth, which were discolored, slightly cracked and decayed. His dentist completely transformed his smile using a BruxZir Esthetic bridge alongside a crown.
