Porcelain Bridges

There are two excellent ways to replace a missing tooth – a dental implant or a bridge.

A bridge is a device that Dr. Sadati uses to "bridge" a gap left by one or more missing teeth. A typical bridge consists of an artificial tooth, called a "pontic" attached to two adjacent crowns, called "abutments". By anchoring itself to neighboring teeth, a bridge is one solution for teeth that have been extracted, knocked out or fallen out on their own. Bridge replacement requires that your mouth be free of gum disease.

Bridges are typically made from materials such as zirconium, porcelain, alloys of precious metals like gold and platinum, or a combination of metal fused to porcelain. When selecting the bridge material suitable for you, Dr Sadati considers the location, health, appearance and function of each tooth.

Beautiful, Natural-Looking Porcelain Bridges

The case photographed above is an example of Dr. Sadati's beautiful porcelain work. Dr. Sadati, teamed with one of the finest dental ceramists in the country, together produce work that looks so natural, no one will know you have a false tooth. Notice in the photograph how the illusion is created that the false tooth is growing right out of the gum. Notice also how perfectly matched and balanced the entire smile looks.

Post-Operative Care for Your Porcelain Bridge

Maintain your new bridge through proper brushing and flossing. Use special floss and water picks to clean underneath. Pay special attention to your gumline and avoid chewing on hard foods. Bridges can last at least a decade. Given the proper care, they may even last a lifetime.