Are you missing one or more teeth? If so, a porcelain fixed bridge is a great option to replace them and restore both your smile and proper functionality. Getting a porcelain fixed bridge will also keep your other teeth from shifting out of position and will help maintain your facial shape.
Porcelain fixed bridges are one of many restorative dentistry options offered here at the Dentist of Cerritos.
A porcelain fixed bridge is a permanent replacement for missing teeth. It spans the gap between your remaining teeth using a false tooth that’s cemented into place and supported by dental crowns on the natural teeth on either side of the gap. A porcelain fixed bridge is created from porcelain or porcelain fused to metal.
Getting a porcelain fixed bridge requires two visits to the Cerritos office. In the first visit, your dentist will prepare the teeth on either side of the gap for the crowns. The provider will then take one or more impressions or digital scans of the area where the bridge is to be located and send them off for fabrication. You’ll wear a temporary bridge until the permanent one is ready.
Once your new bridge arrives at the Cerritos office, you’ll return for your second visit. Your dentist will fit the bridge, make sure it’s comfortable, and cement it into place. Then you’ll be good to go!
There shouldn’t be any pain during this procedure unless one of the remaining teeth needs to have any decay removed. Your dentist will use a local anesthetic to minimize the chance of discomfort while preparing the teeth for crowns. After your bridge is in place, you may notice soreness or tenderness for a few days.
A porcelain fixed bridge has many advantages, but the most important to many patients is that the bridge is created to look like your natural teeth. This means that no one but your dentist at the Cerritos office will know that you’re missing teeth!
Porcelain fixed bridges will also help you chew and speak better, feel more confident about your smile, and keep the remaining teeth in their proper position.
Porcelain fixed bridges can be more expensive than fixed dental bridges made from gold or metal alloys.
With proper oral hygiene and regular checkups, you can expect your porcelain fixed bridge to last at least 15 years.
To replace a missing tooth, you can choose from several alternatives. You can choose fixed dental bridges made from another material, a removable dental bridge, or a dental implant.
The cost of a porcelain fixed bridge depends on many factors, including the number of teeth being replaced, the location of your missing teeth, and the portion of your porcelain fixed bridge that will be covered by your dental insurance plan.
When you come to Dentist of Cerritos for a consultation, the staff will take your treatment plan and develop a detailed cost analysis and explain all the expenses to you. They can also discuss financing if you like.
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