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Dental Treatments / Cosmetic Dentistry / 3 unit bridge (Porcelain fused to Metal Crown)
Schedule Free ConsultationRestore your smile’s strength and beauty with a 3-unit dental bridge; seamless, secure, and designed to last.
What is a 3 Unit Bridge and How It Works
A three-unit dental bridge is a great choice to replace a missing tooth. In this type of dental restoration, an artificial tooth is attached on each end to porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
Then, the dental crowns are placed over the neighboring teeth to hold the bridge in place, making the artificial tooth fill the space left by the missing tooth.
How Is It Done?
To place a 3-unit dental bridge, dentists typically follow these steps:
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First, your dentist will reshape the natural, healthy teeth that will work as the abutments that will hold the bridge.
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Then, the dental team will take impressions of your teeth to send them to the laboratory so they can custom-make your new bridge.
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A temporary bridge will be placed to protect the teeth and gums. You will use this bridge until the final one is done.
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You will have to visit the dental office a second time to get your final bridge placed. The dentist will remove the temporary bridge and check the fit of your new final bridge.
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Once the fit is right, your dentist will bond the dental bridge in place.
Benefits of 3 Unit Bridge
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Rehabilitate your smile: A 3 unit bridge allows you to regain functionality, allowing you to chew and speak normally again.
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Prevent shifting: Preserves alignment and prevents further complications by keeping surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap.
- Offer a natural-looking solution: Dental bridges are custom-made to match your natural teeth.
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FAQs
At Sani Dental Group, you can find a 3-unit bridge with porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns with a starting cost of 690 USD.
You will have to take care of your bridge just like you care for your natural teeth; brush and floss daily, carefully clean underneath your bridge every day using floss or a special tiny brush that fits between your teeth.
Try to avoid very hard or chewy foods, and don’t forget your regular checkups with your dentist.
With proper care, a dental bridge can last up to 15 years.
The procedure shouldn’t be painful, as your dentist will provide you with local anesthesia to prevent you from feeling anything during the process.
Yes! A dental bridge can be removed and replaced only if it becomes loose, gets damaged, or if the dentist has to treat gum disease or underlying tooth decay.
