Implant Dental Bridges Tampa

Completing Smiles Without Harming Natural Teeth

Need to replace a tooth with a long-lasting restoration? If so, our dentist may recommend implant dental bridges here at Florida Digital Implants as a solution. Unlike regular bridges, these are attached with implant posts to prevent slippage and problems to your neighboring teeth. To learn more about implant dental bridges in Tampa and schedule an appointment with Dr. Justin Elikofer, call us today.

Illustration of an implant dental bridge in Tampa replacing three missing teeth

What Is an Implant Dental Bridge?

Model of the mouth with two dental implants supporting a dental bridge

An implant dental bridge is similar to a regular dental bridge. However, while the latter is anchored with crowns that are placed on the teeth on either side of the bridge, an implant-supported bridge is anchored in the mouth using dental implants. In most cases, an implant is placed for each missing tooth, after which the implant crowns are connected to form one piece atop the implant posts. If our dentist cannot place one implant for each missing tooth, the bridge may consist of prosthetic teeth suspended between two implant-supported crowns.

Is an Implant Dental Bridge Right for Me?

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Our dentist may recommend an implant-supported bridge when you have lost multiple teeth or when there is concern that you may put too much pressure on individual, unconnected implants, increasing the likelihood that the implant will loosen from the bone and fail. An implant-supported bridge reduces this pressure, spreading it across the entire bridge to keep the individual implants firmly anchored in your jawbone, where they can work to improve your oral health and function.

Benefits of implant dental bridges include:

  • A solution that helps your surrounding teeth maintain their position in the mouth
  • A result that looks, feels, and functions like your healthy, natural teeth
  • A restored ability to bite, chew, speak, and smile normally
  • Preservation of your supporting bone structure
  • A less expensive treatment

Receiving an implant-supported bridge typically requires two surgeries: one to place your dental implant posts and one to place the bridge and anchor it atop the implants. There will be a period of healing between the implant placement procedure and anchoring the bridge.

To learn more about the benefits of implant-supported bridges and schedule an appointment with our dentist, contact our office today.