Restorative
Bridges
A fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the teeth on either side.
A bridge fills the space left by a missing tooth using a replacement tooth supported by crowns on the adjacent teeth. It is fixed in place — not removable.
Replacing a missing tooth helps maintain your bite, prevents neighbouring teeth from drifting and restores comfortable chewing and speech.
Who this may help
- Patients missing one or several teeth in a row
- Patients with healthy teeth on either side of the gap
- Patients who prefer a fixed alternative to a partial denture
How treatment works
01
Planning
We assess the supporting teeth, gum health and bite, and compare bridge, implant and denture options.
02
Preparation
Supporting teeth are shaped to receive crowns.
03
Digital scan
An impression captures the span and your bite.
04
Fitting
The finished bridge is checked, adjusted and cemented.
What to expect
- Treatment typically spans two or more visits.
- You will learn how to clean beneath the bridge, which is essential to its longevity.
Benefits and considerations
- Restores chewing and speech
- Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting
- Fixed in place — nothing to remove
- Natural appearance
Bridges: common questions
Bridge or implant?
Both can replace a missing tooth. An implant does not involve the neighbouring teeth; a bridge may be preferable when those teeth already need crowns or when an implant is not suitable. We explain the trade-offs for your specific case.
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