types of bridges

There are several types of dental bridges available to San Juan, PR patients. During a comprehensive consultation, Dr. Durán will evaluate the patient’s oral health condition and make recommendations for treatment. A traditional dental bridge consists of two dental crowns on either side of the missing tooth, and a false tooth in the middle. A cantilever bridge is placed if natural teeth only exist on one side of the affected area. In this case, the replacement tooth is attached to two crowns that are only on one side. Finally, an implant-supported bridge involves the placement of a dental implant in the jawbone. Once this is secured, dental crowns are fused together and are kept in place by the implant.