A fixed dental bridge fills a gap left by a missing tooth or several adjacent teeth. Replacement teeth are attached to supports so the bridge stays in place during eating and speaking. At Diamond Dental, Dr. Barry Diamond checks the remaining teeth, gums and bite before recommending a replacement.
This page explains bridges and their supporting crowns. If your tooth is still present but weakened or broken, see our dental crown guide for the separate process of restoring one tooth.
A tooth-supported bridge usually uses the teeth beside the gap as anchors. Those teeth need enough healthy structure and gum support to carry the restoration; preparing them for crowns is a lasting change. The number and position of missing teeth and the forces in your bite affect whether this design is suitable.
An implant-supported replacement and a removable denture are alternatives to discuss. They differ in support, surgery, treatment time, cleaning and cost. Ask which options fit your mouth and what would happen if you delay replacement.
The iTero Element 5D scanner records the surfaces of your teeth and bite for a digital impression. It helps communicate the shape of the restoration to the laboratory; it does not guarantee a perfect fit or replace the examination and any necessary X-rays.
Crowns and bridges involve preparation and laboratory fabrication followed by a separate fitting visit. Diamond Dental does not provide same-day crowns. A temporary restoration may protect prepared teeth while the final restoration is made. Your treatment plan sets the expected appointment schedule rather than promising one fixed turnaround time.
The team discusses the written fee, applicable insurance benefits and in-house payment options before care begins. Coverage depends on your plan.
Recommendations for crowns and bridges at Diamond Dental begin with an examination and a conversation about the patient’s goals. Dr. Barry Diamond evaluates remaining tooth structure, cracks, bite forces, gum health, the span of missing teeth, and supporting teeth before recommending treatment. This helps restore strength or replace missing teeth with a maintainable design, without assuming that every patient needs the same procedure.
Dr. Diamond earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. That background supports comprehensive treatment planning, coordination between preventive, restorative, and cosmetic needs, and a clear discussion of alternatives. Before care begins, patients receive an explanation of the proposed sequence, expected maintenance, and considerations specific to their health history.
Assessment: Dr. Diamond examines the gap, supporting teeth, gum condition and bite, with X-rays when indicated. You review the proposed bridge and alternatives before any teeth are prepared.
Preparation and records: when a tooth-supported bridge is chosen, the supporting teeth are prepared using local anesthesia. Digital impressions and shade records guide the laboratory, and temporary care is explained.
Fitting and maintenance: the final bridge is checked for fit, bite and appearance. Ask for a demonstration of cleaning beneath the replacement tooth with an appropriate floss threader or other aid. Continue dental checkups so the supporting teeth and bridge can be monitored.
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