Dental Bridges
Missing teeth can cause neighboring teeth to shift out of place and damage them.
Sonoran Dental Design in Scottsdale, AZ, can restore your smile and protect your dental health with natural-looking dental bridges.
Dr. Ann Sielicki, a noted cosmetic dentist, tailors treatment to your needs by offering both traditional and implant-supported bridges.
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Missing teeth are a hassle when eating and, if the gap is in the front, can make it uncomfortable to smile. There are also other problems you may not notice at first. Gaps allow nearby teeth to slowly shift out of place. When that happens, your teeth no longer mesh together harmoniously and can cause new wear in unexpected places. Missing teeth also let the bone in your jaw deteriorate, which could lead to more tooth loss.
Dr. Ann Sielicki at Sonoran Dental Design in Scottsdale, AZ, can restore your smile and bite, and also help prevent future tooth loss with a dental bridge. She has been providing Scottsdale with exceptional care since 1999 and has patient comfort down to a science.
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2021
Best dental office ever, and in 72 years, I’ve been to a lot! All the staff are not just courteous, but make you feel at home and relaxed. Every step of a procedure is explained, and there are frequent pauses to be sure that you’re feeling comfortable. They make “going to the dentist” a pleasure. Highly recommended!
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2020
"I've been a patient of Dr Silecki's for several years and the team never disappoints. Every one of them enjoys what they do and are super efficient. The team are very caring and have a very light touch. You cannot do better."
View On GoogleDr. Sielicki Discusses Dental Bridges
At Sonoran Dental Design in Scottsdale, AZ, we can help patients with missing teeth restore their smiles with dental bridges. Bridges can be supported by natural teeth or by dental implants.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a set of natural-looking artificial teeth that replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth in a row. A bridge typically consists of a false tooth (called a pontic) to replace the lost tooth. Dental crowns, which will provide support, are placed on either side of the pontic to complete the bridge. Advances in dentistry provide patients with two options for securing a bridge in the mouth:
Traditional Bridge
A traditional bridge is held in place by nearby teeth on either side of the gap, which are reshaped to support the dental crowns. This method has been used to replace missing teeth for decades. However, due to the strain on the natural teeth, there is a limit to how many teeth can be replaced with the bridge. Generally, the maximum number of teeth that can be replaced is four.
Implant-Supported Bridge
Implant-supported bridges are held in place by dental implants, small posts that act like tooth roots and are surgically inserted into the jaw. Since the implants need time to fuse with the jawbone, this method takes longer, but implants can last decades or even a lifetime. Only the bridge itself will need to periodically be replaced. Implants can also support more teeth in a bridge.
Interested in an Implant-Supported Bridge?
The timeline for an implant-supported bridge is longer than that of a traditional bridge, but many patients appreciate the bone-regenerating health benefits that only implant-supported options can offer.
Implants are also versatile when it comes to replacing missing teeth. If you are missing only one tooth, you won't need a bridge at all since a dental implant can be topped by a single tooth. If you are missing several teeth in a row, dental implants might be the preferred solution since implants can support longer stretches of teeth than traditional bridges. Learn about implant dentistry dental and the implant treatment timeline:
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Marina Gomes
2021
"As always very professional, best treatment and very careful on every visit. Every year there is a new equipment, the office is always extremely clean! I recommend Dr. Sielicki to everyone who cares for their dental hygiene, I have be em patient over 12 years, the office is far from my home but so worth it! 5 stars always!!! Thank you Dr. Sielicki and the amazing team!"
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Jacqui Jones
2020
"I absolutely love everyone here, my experience is always superb. It’s so comforting to be in a dental office and experience Exceptional service with a calming approach to what sometimes can be a nerve racking experience..Ann and her staff are so personable! I can’t believe it took me so long to find this practice. I feel so at home and like I matter from the second I walk in to the second I leave!! A+ in my book not mention my amazing smile, now that’s proof!!"
View On GoogleTraditional Dental Bridge Treatment Timeline
Traditional porcelain dental bridges can restore your smile quickly. Dr. Sielicki at Sonoran Dental Design in Scottsdale, AZ, can typically prepare your teeth and place the dental bridge in just two office visits. The procedure generally follows along these lines:
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