An implant-supported bridge keeps neighboring healthy teeth untouched, since implants alone hold the new teeth in place. Bone stimulation from the implants helps protect the jawbone, while the fixed design restores a bite that feels natural while eating and speaking.
Implant Bridges
Smile Proudly With Realistic Teeth
Complete Your Smile With an Implant Bridge in the Hudson Valley
Several missing teeth in a row can be replaced without touching the healthy teeth beside them. Using the latest dental technology, our team places implant bridges in the Hudson Valley. We'll anchor your new teeth to two or more dental implants placed in the jawbone.
This method protects your natural teeth on either side of the gap, since the bridge attaches to implants rather than to teeth. You'll regain a bite that feels solid enough for normal chewing. An implant-supported bridge also helps prevent the bone loss that can occur after tooth loss.
Discover the Benefits of Implant-Anchored Bridges
Protects Natural Teeth
Neighboring teeth aren't altered to anchor the bridge, unlike a traditional bridge that relies on those healthy teeth for anchoring and placement.
Prevents Bone Loss
Implants placed in the jawbone stimulate the bone the way natural tooth roots once did. This slows the bone loss that follows several missing teeth in a row.
Stable, Fixed Fit
The bridge attaches securely to implants and doesn't shift during eating or speaking, unlike a removable partial denture that can loosen or slip over time.
Custom e.max Crowns
Crowns attached to the bridge can be crafted from e.max ceramic, a durable material that closely matches the color and shape of natural teeth.
Find Out What Sets Our Implant Bridge Care Apart
The implant placement and final restoration for your implant-supported bridge are both handled by our team, so you won't be referred out to see a separate specialist between steps. This keeps your treatment consistent from the initial consultation through the final fitting, with one team overseeing the process from start to end. Advanced 3-D imaging and digital scanning map your jawbone density and determine how many implants the bridge needs to stay secure, along with the exact spacing and angle for each one. Two implants often anchor a bridge replacing three or four teeth, with additional implants added for longer spans.
The crowns attached to your bridge are typically crafted from e.max ceramic, shaped and shaded to match your surrounding teeth. Your consultation includes a review of your jawbone health and treatment planning to ensure optimal results for your new bridge.
You can trust our team's implant expertise. We're been named a Nobel Biocare Center of Excellence for All-on-4/All-on-X treatment. Nobel Biocare, a leading supplier of implants, developed All-on-4 treatment and holds a patent for it.
To learn more about implant bridges in the Hudson Valley, contact our team today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Implant Bridges
Q What is an implant bridge?
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An implant bridge replaces several missing teeth in a row using two or more dental implants placed in the jawbone, rather than anchoring to natural teeth on either side of the gap. A custom bridge attaches to the implants, restoring chewing function without altering the healthy teeth beside the gap.
Q How is an implant bridge different from a traditional bridge?
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A traditional bridge anchors to the natural teeth on either side of a gap, which requires grinding down those healthy teeth to hold the restoration in place. An implant bridge instead attaches to implants placed directly in the jawbone, leaving neighboring teeth untouched and structurally intact.
Q How many implants does an implant bridge need?
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The number of implants needed for an implant bridge depends on how many teeth are being replaced and the total span of the gap being filled. Two implants can often anchor a bridge replacing three or four teeth. Longer spans or wider gaps may call for three or more implants for added stability.
Q Who is a candidate for an implant bridge?
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Candidates for an implant bridge are typically missing several teeth in a row and have enough healthy jawbone density to hold two or more implants securely for the long term. Healthy gum tissue and good overall oral health are also carefully considered during a dental exam and imaging review beforehand.
Q What is the implant bridge process like?
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The implant bridge process starts with imaging to assess jawbone density and plan the exact placement of each implant. Implants are surgically placed in the jawbone, followed by a healing period allowing the bone to fuse around them, then your dentist attaches the custom bridge to complete treatment.
Q What materials are used for implant bridge crowns?
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Crowns attached to an implant bridge are commonly made from e.max ceramic, a durable material known for closely matching the color and translucency of natural teeth. Zirconia is another material sometimes chosen depending on the location in the mouth and the strength needed for that area.
Q Does getting an implant bridge hurt?
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Getting an implant bridge involves a surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia, which keeps discomfort to a minimum during the placement of each implant post in the jawbone. Mild soreness or swelling in the days following surgery is common and typically responds well to rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relief.
Q How long do implant bridges last?
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Implant bridges often last for decades once the implants have fused with the jawbone, since the foundation functions similarly to natural tooth roots. It holds the bite firmly and securely in place. The crowns used for the bridge may need adjustment or replacement over time due to normal wear from daily biting and chewing.
