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Types of Bridges


No matter what kind of dental history a patient has, modern dentists have more ways of restoring their teeth than ever before. We at Healthy Smiles Family Dental in Salem proudly provide our patients with crowns, bridges, and implants that help to maintain the integrity of their faces and allow them to chew and speak normally. But because dental prosthetics have advanced so much in recent years, some patients may be unclear about their options, which is why we wanted to describe some types of bridges.


The classic bridge is one in which a Pontic crown is suspended between two crowns that slide over reshaped natural teeth. This type of bridge is favored when the supporting teeth have been damaged and need new crowns regardless. The fixed bridge is not prone to moving out of place as the teeth migrate naturally, and it can be cleaned by threading floss under it. But we try to avoid removing or reshaping teeth that are healthy, which is why a denture might be recommended.


Partial dentures can be constructed with gaps that allow them to slip over natural teeth. They may require the surrounding teeth to be reshaped to accommodate their clasps, but the teeth will retain most of their enamel. Partial dentures do not require healthy teeth to be extracted, but they also do not restore the jaw bone. A third option is to use implants to secure a bridge or to support a removable denture, which will help stabilize jaw tissue.


Drs. Na Xu and Mark Thomas operate Healthy Smiles Family Dental at 2601 25th St SE #400, Salem, Oregon, 97302. Visit MyFamilyDentistSalem.com or call 503-689-8936.

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