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| Bridges & Crowns |
A bridge is a custom device anchored to adjoining teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a tooth is lost and is replaced with a bridge, the teeth on either side must be prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the replacement teeth in place. Losing a permanent tooth- whether it is due to periodontal (gum) disease, trauma or injury can lead to many serious problems for your neighboring teeth.
Since the chewing forces and support are changed the remaining teeth may begin to shift. The opposing tooth above or below the lost tooth will move out of its socket and accelerate periodontal disease and further break down bone structure. A bridge will restore the natural bite, keep incorrect forces on the remaining teeth from occurring and enhance your smile, speech and function. Different types of fixed bridges are available and these can be discussed with Dr. Raj Mohan |
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