CONSEQUENCES OF A FIXED BRIDGE...


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A high speed drill shaves down a significant amount of the neighboring teeth’s natural structure. This prepares the teeth for a fitting of a fabricated 3-unit bridge that will be cemented in place. 

However, bone loss can soon occur, and plaque buildup is common below the margins of the crowns. 

The neighboring teeth lack adequate structure, which makes them weaker and more susceptible to tooth decay.  Tooth decay can leads to root canals and root canals can eventually cause the loss of additional  teeth.


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If this is the case, the bridge can be repaired by the preparation of an additional tooth and ultimately, the cementing of a 4 unit bridge.  Additional bone loss will occur and there are still consequences of additional tooth decay and root canal disease that may lead to another failed bridge. 



Choosing Implant Dentistry over a conventional "Fixed Bridge" is detrimental to the preservation of the remaining teeth. Implant Dentistry also assures superior oral health which has been directly correlated to many other physical health issues such as heart disease.

  
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To learn more please go to "Implants -vs- Dentistry".