Bridge
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Bridge
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A bridge replaces one or more teeth.
To put in a bridge, the dentist will prepare and shape the teeth on both sides of the missing tooth. The bridge consists of the replacement tooth and two crowns (caps) on each side. The crowns will fit over the prepared teeth to support the replacement tooth.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist |
| Last Updated | March 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 23, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist |
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