Dental crowns and bridges are two common dental restorations that repair and replace damaged or missing teeth. These restorations are custom-made to fit the individual patient's teeth and mouth and ...

The primary purpose of a dental bridge is to fill a gap in the dental arch caused by a missing tooth or teeth. This can help to improve the appearance and function of the mouth so that patients are ...

Ronald Martins' three-tooth bridge dislodged during anesthesia, and he swallowed it. He fought over the dental bill to replace the bridge. (Alexandra Pais/For NJ Advance Media) Consumers have a ...

WHAT ARE DENTAL CROWNS AND BRIDGES? Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Unlike removable devices, such as dentures, which you can take out and clean daily, crowns and bridges ...

Cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping to closing spaces and replacing teeth. And dentists have a large selection of tools and techniques for improving the look of ...

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