Dental Bridges
FirstFit technology
To bring the highest quality of care to our patients, Dr. Solomon is pleased to offer the innovative FirstFit treatment solution. FirstFit is a fast, convenient technology that allows us to minimize your time spent in the dental chair and maximize your tooth replacement results. With this advanced option, we take an impression of your mouth during your consultation, which is sent to a special dental lab for your custom bridge fabrication. Once complete, you return for a second visit, during which your teeth are prepped using a 3D printed custom-prosthetic guide and your new bridge is bonded permanently into place. FirstFit eliminates the need for you to wear a temporary and completes your entire bridge procedure within a single visit.
What To Expect
As with any dental treatment, Dr. Solomon will start with x-rays and casts of your teeth. Assuming your jaw and teeth are up to the task of supporting a bridge, and you don’t need a root canal on a neighboring tooth, the procedure can begin. The first step is to numb the area in question. After that, the teeth are filed down and carefully reshaped to the needed size to make room for the bridge. This can take an hour or more to get just right. Then another mold is made of the area and sent to the lab for manufacturing of the bridge. You will go home with a temporary bridge to cover the area. When the porcelain bridge comes in from the laboratory, you will return to our office at a separate appointment to have it fitted and the temporary bridge will be removed.
Follow-up
After Dr. Solomon has cemented the new bridge into place, he will work with you to make sure it lines up with your bite. He will show you how to maintain it and clean the underside, which is crucial. You can expect to eat and chew more efficiently. You will be expected to brush twice a day, floss under the bridge, as well as in between your natural teeth, and keep follow-up visits with Dr. Solomon for regular cleanings. Maintaining a dialogue with Dr. Solomon is important so you can stay on top of any changes or concerns.
Plan Your Procedure
If you’re unhappy with the appearance or function of your teeth for any reason, we encourage you to contact us today and schedule a consultation.