A fixed bridge is one or more replacement teeth attached to the natural teeth or implants next to them. The bridge can only be removed by a dentist. They are cemented on with permanent cement. A bridge can be made of metal, tooth-colored porcelain, or a combination of the two. Our doctors will suggest the best material for your mouth. Replacing missing teeth makes it easier to chew and it can prevent your natural teeth on either side of the space from shifting. Also it can keep the upper opposing tooth from extruding.
This patient had an old fixed bridge which needed redoing since the gum had receded and there was open space up by the gum areas which left dark triangle areas. The upper right tooth on the bridge is chipped and can only re repaired by making a new bridge.	This picture shows the patient with a new bridge which fits his teeth and gums much better and the results are very natural looking. The patient said he wish he had the bridge replaced a long time ago.
This patient lost his front tooth as a teenager and had worn a temporary removable partial for a few years.	When this patient was in his early 20's,  he had a fixed porcelain bridge placed, to replace his removable partial denture he had worn.