A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. Dr. Robert Seaman has been providing patients with quality bridgework in Johnson County for over 30 years.
A bridge is similar to multiple crowns fused together, except that the replacement tooth is a solid replica of the tooth it is replacing. In order to utilize fixed bridgework to replace missing teeth, it is necessary to have either healthy teeth to support the bridge or implants to provide support. Whether it is your natural teeth or one or more implants the bridge is connected to, once the bridge is cemented into place, it will look and function just as your teeth once did. Our bridges are made with either porcelain fused to a noble metal or all porcelain, which gives us the ability to shade and shape the units of the bridge to match your remaining teeth or resemble the teeth you once had. Fixed bridges are a long-term solution to replacing missing teeth than removable partial dentures and can last you 10 to 15 years before replacement may be necessary.
We encourage you to contact Seaman Family Dentistry at 913-631-2626 to learn more about dental bridges in Lenexa, Kansas, and to schedule your next appointment. Below is a short video about dental bridges, to demonstrate how they are done.
A dental bridge is not the only option available to replace a single tooth or teeth. If you are missing a single tooth, then you may want to consider an implant secured crown. If you are missing many teeth in an arch, you may also consider a partial denture (either a traditional one or one secured with precision attachments).
If you are not sure you should replace your missing teeth, please contact our office at 913-631-2626 to schedule a complete examination and X-rays with our dentist to discuss the options of tooth replacement that will work for your situation.
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