Dental Implant-Supported Dental Bridge

Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA

A dental implant-supported dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. This type of dental bridge differs from a traditional dental bridge in that it is firmly anchored to a dental implant instead of crowns on adjacent teeth.

One of the major benefits of a dental implant-supported dental bridge is that the missing teeth’s roots are replaced with dental implants. The dental implants support the structure of your jawbone and your gum tissue preventing bone loss and the shrinking of the gums that occurs with traditional dental bridges.

When is a Dental Implant Supported Dental Bridge Used?

Usually when dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, separate dental crowns are placed on each dental implant. With a dental implant-supported dental bridge, the dental crowns used to replace the missing teeth are connected to one another, forming a single restoration.

Our Los Angeles implant dentist Dr. Kevin Sands may suggest that you replace your missing teeth with this type of dental bridge if there is a concern that you may apply too much pressure to the individual dental implants. Patients who grind or clench their teeth will put a lot of pressure on their individual dental implants and may cause the implants to become loose or fail. A dental bridge attached to dental implants will disperse the amount of pressure across the bridge eliminating the chance of the implants loosening or failing.

Components of a Dental Implant Supported Dental Bridge

The three important components to a dental implant-supported dental bridge are:

• The dental implant
• The abutment
• The replacement teeth

The dental implant is a screw made from titanium and is placed in your jawbone, which acts as the root and anchor for your replacement tooth.

The abutment is a small porcelain cylinder that attaches the replacement teeth to the dental implant.

The replacement teeth are made from top-quality dental porcelain and are custom-designed to match your natural teeth in shape, size, and color. The replacement teeth are a type of dental crown. The crowns are attached to each other, forming the dental bridge, which is attached to the abutments. Once the replacement teeth are in position, the abutment and dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from your natural smile.

For additional information about dental implant supported dental bridges or to schedule a consultation about replacing your missing teeth in Los Angeles with dental implants, please contact the dental office of Los Angeles implant dentist Kevin Sands, D.D.S.