Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth, or teeth, to the natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap. Bridges help restore chewing function, keep neighboring teeth from shifting, and support the shape of your bite and smile. Patients often consider a bridge after losing a tooth to decay, injury, or extraction, and want a fixed, non-removable option rather than a partial denture.

Planning Your Bridge

Digital Impressions — Our iTero Element Scanner captures a precise 3D model of your teeth and gums without messy putty, which can be used to plan and fabricate a bridge.
Smile Preview — A Digital Smile Preview lets you see an approximation of your result before treatment moves forward.

Who Provides This Care

Bridges at 1st Family Dental are provided by our prosthodontists, dentists with specialty training in replacing and restoring teeth:

Dr. Ghassan Abboud — Prosthodontist, trained in combined prosthodontics and implants.
Dr. Faisel Ashtewi — Prosthodontist, focused on restoring and replacing teeth.
Dr. Tala Ghishan — Prosthodontist, board certified, with training in restorative and implant-related treatment.
Dr. Sara Bañuelos — Prosthodontist, experienced in restorative and full mouth rehabilitation cases.

What to Expect

Your dentist will evaluate the gap, the health of the supporting teeth or implants, and your bite before recommending whether a tooth-supported or implant-supported bridge is the right fit for your situation.