Bridges
Our staff at Neuse Dental Group is proficient at performing a wide range of procedures to improve our patients’ health and appearances. If you are in need of bridges call today to learn how we can help.
Pontics
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.
Bridges can:
- 1. Restore your smile
- 2. Restore your ability to properly chew and speak
- 3. Maintain the shape of your face
- 4. Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth
- 5. Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
