Mature man smiling after receiving dental bridge

Dental Bridges

Missing a tooth can affect your bite, confidence, and oral health. 

Dental bridges are a natural-looking and long-lasting way to replace missing teeth.

Our dentists at Premier Dental & Implant Center in Orland Park, IL, provide hand-finished bridges from a trusted local lab.

What Sets Dental Bridges
Apart as a Solution?

Model of teeth and a dental bridge

Dental bridges are an important component of dentistry used to mimic the look and function of natural teeth. Bridges can be supported by neighboring teeth or dental implants, and offer an excellent remedy for many patients with missing teeth. Bridges differ from partial dentures in that bridges typically only replace one to three teeth, while partial dentures can replace more.

Why Choose a Dental Bridge?

Restore

your ability to chew and speak comfortably

Maintain

your facial structure by avoiding a sunken appearance

Prevent

movement of adjacent teeth into the empty space

High Quality at an Affordable Price

Many people worry that a dental bridge might look obvious to others. Our Orland Park, IL, dental office works closely with a local lab to create custom-made, hand-finished dental bridges that look just like your natural teeth.

At Premier Dental & Implant Center, we believe that repairing your smile should be easy on both you and your wallet. Our staff will work with your insurance provider to secure the best possible coverage. If you are uninsured, we work with CareCredit®, a third-party lender that offers low-interest and interest-free payment plans. 

How Is a Dental Bridge Created?

Our dentists at Premier Dental & Implant Center provide hand-finished bridges from a trusted local lab.
Our dentists at Premier Dental & Implant Center provide hand-finished bridges from a trusted local lab.

Initial Assessment

In an initial appointment, your dentist will determine how many teeth you need to replace, as well as the viability of the abutment teeth (neighboring teeth) to provide support for your bridge.

Preparing the Area

The abutment teeth are carefully shaped to accommodate dental crowns.

Creating Your Bridge

A digital impression of the area is taken using the iTero digital scanner. This impression is used to create the bridge using a combination of pontics (replacement teeth) and crowns. While your bridge is being created, we can provide a temporary bridge consisting of natural-looking crowns and pontics, using our CEREC® machine.

Fitting Your Bridge

After about two to three weeks, your permanent bridge will be ready and we'll call you back into our office. In this next appointment, the finished bridge will be bonded to your abutment teeth using dental cement. Your dentist may make a few adjustments to ensure a precise fit.

A Final Check

In a follow-up appointment, your dentist will check the integrity of the crowns, pontics, and bridge as a whole. You will receive instructions on how to best care for your new dental bridge.
I'm Ready to Explore Dental Bridges

No Need to Worry About Pain or Discomfort

Man under dental sedation

It's natural to feel anxious before a dental procedure. Our Orland Park, IL, office always prioritizes your comfort. If you feel apprehensive about your appointment or have trouble sitting for long periods, we offer IV sedation and oral conscious sedation to help you feel calm and comfortable under our care.

Explore Sedation Dentistry

Caring for Your Dental Bridge