Watch Implant-Supported Bridge
One implant-supported bridge, several teeth replaced at once
A traditional bridge replaces missing teeth by shaving down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. An implant-supported bridge does it differently: it anchors to titanium posts placed directly in your jawbone and leaves your other teeth untouched. When several teeth in a row are missing, that makes it the most durable, natural-feeling way to replace them.
The video follows the procedure in order: you are numbed and comfortable; small openings are made in your jawbone and the implants go in; over several months your bone fuses with each implant naturally, a process called osseointegration; an extension is then attached to each integrated implant; impressions are taken for your custom bridge; and finally the bridge is cemented or screwed permanently into place.
Cared for diligently at home and checked routinely, an implant-supported bridge can last for many years. The benefits reach across several fronts. The implants halt the jawbone loss that always follows tooth loss. The bridge keeps your remaining teeth from shifting into the gap. And the healthy teeth around it do not have to be cut down.
If you are comparing ways to replace several missing teeth, schedule a consultation at Modern Essence Dentistry. Using 3D imaging, we plan your case and then talk you through which fits best: implants, a traditional bridge, or another option.
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