When a person is missing one or more teeth but does not need a full set of dentures, dental bridges may be recommended to take the place of the lost teeth. The number of teeth that a dental bridge replaces may depend on several factors.<\/p>\n

How dental bridges function<\/h3>\n

Dental bridges consist of two or more crowns that attach to the abutment teeth at each end of the vacant space and connect to one or more artificial teeth called pontics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bridges are usually constructed from a metal base, covered by porcelain and shaded to match the natural teeth.<\/p>\n

Number of teeth a dental bridge can replace<\/h2>\n

A dental bridge can take the place of a single tooth but is commonly used to restore two, three, four, or more teeth. The greater the number of missing teeth, the more crowns needed to support the bridge and the less stable the bridge tends to be.<\/p>\n

Dentists use implants to provide additional reinforcement for bridges that replace large numbers of teeth or for patients who do not have strong enough natural teeth to support the bridge.<\/p>\n

Dental implants may also be used as free-standing teeth to fill gaps that are not adjacent to the bridged area.<\/p>\n

Benefits of bridges<\/h3>\n

People often elect to have missing front teeth restored for aesthetic reasons, but it can also be wise to replace back teeth. When spaces in the gums are left empty, the surrounding teeth can move in the patient’s mouth, causing changes to the bite and sometimes resulting in problems such as temporomandibular joint disorders. Bridges also have other aesthetic and functional benefits:<\/p>\n

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• Restore the appearance of the smile<\/li>\n
• Improve chewing and speaking ability<\/li>\n
• Maintain the shape of the face<\/li>\n
• Distribute bite forces properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Using dental bridges to replace missing teeth can improve the appearance of the smile and the functionality of the teeth. The number of teeth that can be replaced depends on the type of bridge and how many healthy natural teeth the patient has retained.<\/p>\n

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