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Porcelain
Crowns and Bridges
Over
time, the space left by one or more missing teeth can cause adjacent
teeth to drift and tilt into the space while the tooth opposing the
space on the upper/lower arch may begin to erupt. This shifting can
cause imbalances with the bite that can lead to headaches and TMJ problems.
Also, the spaces may be difficult to keep clean, resulting in localized
gum disease and decay.
Unless a dental implant is recommended to replace the missing tooth
or teeth, a fixed or permanent bridge is an excellent alternative. The
teeth adjacent to the space are shaped in a manner similar to a tooth
needing a single crown, impressions
are taken, a temporary bridge is placed, and about 2-3 weeks later,
the permanent bridge arrive from the
lab for final cementation.

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