Porcelain Dental Bridges at Artistic Dentistry – Restoring Function, Comfort, and Confidence
Close the Gaps. Complete Your Smile.
Missing a tooth—or several—can impact far more than just your smile. It can change how you chew, speak, and feel about yourself. At Artistic Dentistry, our custom-crafted porcelain bridges are designed to seamlessly fill the space left by missing teeth, restoring your bite and confidence with natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Whether you’re replacing one tooth or several, we’ll help you find the most comfortable and effective solution—so you can smile fully again.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic that fills the space created by one or more missing teeth. It’s anchored in place by either:
- Porcelain crowns on healthy neighboring teeth (called abutments) or
- Dental implants that provide a secure, long-lasting foundation
The artificial teeth or teeth between them are called pontics. These are custom-designed to blend perfectly with natural teeth, restoring your smile’s appearance and balance.
Why Replace Missing Teeth?
Even one missing tooth can cause other problems over time:
- Shifting teeth and bite changes
- Bone loss at the missing tooth site
- Difficulty chewing or speaking
- Increased wear on surrounding teeth
- Changes in facial structure and appearance
Bridges help maintain the shape and function of your mouth, prevent further dental issues, and improve both function and aesthetics.
Types of Porcelain Bridges
We offer several types of bridges, depending on your needs:
1. Traditional Bridge
Uses porcelain crowns on either side of the gap to support the replacement tooth.
2. Implant-Supported Bridge
Attaches directly to dental implants, avoiding the need to reshape neighboring teeth.
3. Cantilever or Maryland Bridge
It is less common but may be used in cases where only one supporting tooth is available.
Our team will help determine the best solution based on the number of missing teeth, your oral health, and your long-term goals.
What to Expect – The Bridge Process
Getting a bridge is a step-by-step process tailored to your comfort and convenience.
Step 1: Consultation & Planning
We begin with a complete exam, digital X-rays, and impressions to understand your bite and bone structure. We’ll discuss your goals and map a plan that fits your lifestyle and smile vision.
Step 2: Tooth Preparation (if using crowns)
We gently reshape the abutment teeth and take detailed impressions for a precise fit. You’ll receive a temporary bridge to protect your smile while your final version is crafted.
Between Visits: Lab Crafting
A skilled lab artist fabricates your porcelain bridge to match your natural teeth’ color, shape, and size.
Step 3: Final Placement
We try in your bridge, check for comfort and appearance, then bond it into place. You’ll leave with a complete, comfortable smile—and a plan to keep it that way.
Why Some Patients Choose Implants Instead
While traditional bridges are reliable and beautiful, they depend on support from neighboring teeth, which may carry extra stress over time. That’s why we may recommend dental implants for:
- Longer spans of missing teeth
- Weakened adjacent teeth
- Better long-term bone support
- Maximum durability and stability
Sometimes, two implants can support a multi-tooth bridge, eliminating the need for crowns on your natural teeth. We’ll help you weigh all options based on your needs.
Why Choose Artistic Dentistry?
Because your smile deserves precision, compassion, and artistry—all in one place, we combine advanced techniques with a spa-like atmosphere to deliver results that feel as good as they look.
- A calm, judgment-free space
- Natural-looking materials crafted with care
- Experience with complex and custom bridge cases
- Personalized options that match your smile goals
- Preventive follow-up to protect your investment
Let’s Fill the Gaps—Beautifully and Confidently
If missing teeth have made you feel self-conscious, uncomfortable, or held back from smiling freely, it’s time to take the first step toward restoration.
Schedule Your Bridge Consultation Today
You don’t have to live with gaps in your smile. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more complete you.
