Partial dentures and dental bridges in Royal Palm Beach replace missing teeth. A partial denture is used for sporadic tooth loss, while a dental bridge is used when two teeth are missing in succession or beside one another.
This blog compares dental bridges to partial dentures in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
A Dental Bridge or Partial Denture?
Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is one or two restoration teeth cemented between crowns. The dentist caps the teeth on either side of the smile gap, which allows the bridge to restore your smile. The bridge teeth are customized to match the remaining teeth, and the bridge is a fixed prosthetic that can only be removed by your dentist. Clean your bridge with a special brush, floss threader, or water floss.
In some cases, we can discuss an implant-supported bridge if supporting teeth are not strong enough to anchor the bridge.
Typically, a dental bridge is more expensive than a partial denture.
Partial Denture
Unlike a dental bridge, a partial denture can be removed for cleaning and during sleep. It fits around your remaining teeth and is customized to blend in naturally. The partial uses clips, gravity, and remaining teeth for stability. A partial denture may be less expensive than a dental bridge. However, a consultation determines final costs and necessary pretreatments.
Your Tooth Replacement Consultation
A conversation and exam with your Royal Palm Beach dentist gives you a better understanding of what to expect from a partial compared with a bridge. It answers your questions and helps determine final costs, which are based on the complexity of your case, necessary pretreatments, and other factors.
Partial Dentures Before and After
We wanted to include a partial denture before and after to show you how natural and beautiful modern dentures can be. Our dentist will take the same care when fabricating your new smile.
Contact Your Royal Palm Beach Dentist
No matter the tooth replacement option you choose, we rely on the finest materials and attention to detail. Contact our team today to learn more or to book your consultation with the dentist.
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