Dental Terminology

Dental bridge

1) A dental fixed bridge (or fixed partial denture) is a prosthetic device which replaces one or more teeth. The bridge is cemented to abutment teeth on both ends of the edentulous space (where the tooth is missing). Abutment teeth are created by grinding down the enamel and shaping the teeth to accept the bridge. A bridge is essentially at least two caps (crowns) with one or more replacement teeth connected in between.

2) A permanent prosthetic structure which only imposes a load on the wearer's teeth. Can also be performed using attachments and support on implants.

Dental bridge 1) A dental fixed bridge (or fixed partial denture) is a prosthetic device which replaces one or more teeth. The bridge is cemented to abutment teeth on both ends of the edentulous space (where the tooth is missing). Abutment teeth are created by grinding down the enamel and shaping the teeth to accept the bridge. A bridge is essentially at least two caps (crowns) with one or more replacement teeth connected in between. 2) A permanent prosthetic structure which only imposes a load on the wearer's teeth. Can also be performed using attachments and support on implants. Related Pages: Questions and Answers about Dental Implants Bone and Teeth
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