Dental Bridges

Overview

Missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift out of place. The result can be increased tension when biting, increased pain during chewing, or even the impairment of speech. However, when you visit Tribeca Smiles and have a private consultation with Dr. Frederick Solomon, you will be happy to discover that the solution to this issue is easily bridged with a bridge. This is a group of teeth bonded together to fill in the space created by your missing teeth. After the installation of such a device, that annoying gap will be gone and your teeth will no longer shift. The bridges crafted at Tribeca Smiles are constructed from advanced, top-quality, medical-grade porcelain to give you the natural, blended look you are looking for and can replace up to five teeth in a row.

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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.

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You might visit Tribeca Smiles up to three times to complete the procedure. The first visit is for a consultation so that we can get on the same page regarding what you want you done, what needs to be done, and how to best accomplish and exceed your goals. The second and third visits involve having the veneers crafted and applied to your teeth. When everything is set and the final application is ready to go, Dr. Solomon will carefully strip off about a half-millimeter of enamel from the tooth. That’s okay since the veneer is also about a half-millimeter in thickness. This way, your teeth won’t look any bigger because of the veneers. Then, impressions are made from which the veneers are created in a couple weeks. Your final visit entails having them securely bonded to the surface of your teeth.

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Best Candidates

Many people with missing teeth mistakenly think that it’s just a cosmetic issue and don't consider the consequences giant gaps between the teeth can have on their oral health. The fact is, your mouth is a carefully balanced ecosystem and when you are missing teeth, the results affect the functioning of your mouth, as well as your overall health. Bridges require surrounding teeth to be strong enough to support the restoration, sufficient jawbone density, and the absence of gum disease. If any of these are an issue, there are other options to explore.

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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.

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Cost of Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges prices for procedures at Tribeca Smiles servicing New York, Tribeca, Manhattan, and Queens are estimates only. Dr. Solomon will determine the price during your consultation and will be affected by the recommended dental technique, patient anatomy, time, and implant type (If applicable). Contact us for a free consultation and more information.
We Are Here For You

We think you deserve nothing less than the best when it comes to dental restorations. So, if you’ve been thinking about a bridge or would like to talk about having an older bridge replaced, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’ll be here for you.