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Nancy Shiba, DDS



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Implant Supported Bridge vs Regular Dental Bridge


Woman SmilingWhen you lose your teeth, several things occur. Biting and chewing become more of a challenge. You may develop a lisp, or have trouble speaking. Depending upon the location of your missing teeth, your smile may also be affected. Healthy teeth shift out of place, causing other oral health issues. Even losing one tooth can have a serious impact, even if that missing tooth is out of sight when you smile. Replacing your missing teeth, no matter how few are missing, is essential. At Nancy Shiba, DDS, we can replace small sections of missing teeth with bridges.

Dental Bridges


A bridge is a traditional treatment for replacing up to three consecutive missing teeth. There are a few different types of bridges:
•  Cantilever. A cantilever bridge is used when there is only one natural adjacent tooth. The replacement teeth are secured to this tooth, called the abutment tooth, with a crown.
•  Maryland. This is a resin bonded bridge, with metal wings being bonded to the back of the adjacent healthy teeth on each side of the gap.
•  Fixed. A fixed bridge has two crowns, one on each side of the replacement teeth. The crowns are then cemented over the abutment teeth on each side of the gap, securing the bridge in place. This is the most commonly used type or bridge.

Benefits of a Bridge


A bridge offers several benefits for the replacement of your missing teeth.

•  Restoring the functions of those missing teeth, including biting, chewing and speaking.
•  Improving your oral health and your nutrition by making chewing easier.
•  Holding your natural teeth in proper alignment.
•  Restoring the appearance of your smile.


Bridge Placement


Getting a bridge takes two separate appointments. At your first appointment, the abutment teeth are prepared. Done under a local anesthetic, this involves the removal of a portion of the enamel from each abutment tooth. This creates the space necessary for the bridge to fit properly into place. After the teeth are prepared, we take impressions of your mouth. The impressions are sent to a dental lab, where the bridge is designed and created. Because it can take up to two weeks for the restoration to be completed and returned, a temporary restoration is placed while you wait. Once your bridge has been sent back, it is time for your second appointment. At this visit, we check the bridge for proper fit, comfort and aesthetics and cement it into place.

Are There Alternatives to a Bridge?


While a traditional bridge does a good job of restoring the functions of your missing teeth and your smile, it cannot stop the bone loss that occurs when you suffer tooth loss. As a result, even though your teeth have been replaced, the bone continues to weaken. This leads to the need to have the restoration replaced periodically. As an alternative to this traditional treatment, we also provide implant-supported bridges. With this treatment, titanium posts are surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. The bone fuses to the implants, allowing them to become stable roots that then support your ceramic crowns. Unlike bridges, dental implants stimulate the jawbone just like your natural teeth, preventing bone loss and keeping your jaw strong and healthy.

Even one missing tooth can have a major impact on your life. Replacing your missing teeth is important for restoring function and aesthetics to your mouth. For more information, and to schedule your San Jose consultation, call Nancy Shiba, DDS today at (669) 306-7669!


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Nancy Shiba, DDS


125 N Jackson Ave, Suite 103, San Jose, CA 95116-1903

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Implant Bridge vs Dental Bridge in San Jose, CA
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