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dental bridges

What is a dental bridge?

In the area of cosmetic dentistry, dental bridges fall under the category of restorations for single tooth replacement. The role of the dental bridge is to literally bridge the gap between missing teeth. Three Types of Dental Bridges There are three types of dental bridges. At Artistic Dental, our dentists, Dr. John Dougherty and Dr. Prabidhi Adhikari work on a case-by-case basis and review each of these options with our patients. Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Adhikari will put together a conservative treatment plan that will not only look good but is also functional and provides long-term stability.   Traditional or [...]

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The 4 major categories of restorations available for single tooth replacement

If you are facing the decision of dental restoration for a single tooth replacement, you need to understand what your options entail. There are four major treatments currently available for single tooth replacement: 1. Bonded (Maryland) dental bridges 2. Cantilevered dental bridges 3. Conventional dental bridges and dental implants When you are deciding which treatment to undergo, it’s important to discuss with your dentist and not to choose based on the duration of the office visit required, but to choose the treatment option that best fits your dental needs. Bonded (Maryland) Dental Bridges These bridges utilize neighboring teeth to run [...]

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