during the first visit for getting a dental bridge the abutment teeth are prepared. preparation involves recontouring these teeth by removing a portion of enamel to allow room for a crown to be placed over them. next impressions of your teeth are made which serve as a model from which the bridge pontic and crowns will be made by a dental laboratory. your dentist will make a temporary bridge for you to wear to protect the exposed teeth and gums while your bridge is being made. during the second visit your temporary bridge will be removed and the new permanent bridge will be checked and adjusted as necessary to achieve a proper fit. multiple visits may be required to check the fit of the metal framework and bite. this is dependent on each individual's case. if the dental bridge is a fixed (permanent) bridge your dentist may temporarily cement it in place for a couple of weeks to make sure it is fitting properly. after a couple weeks the bridge is permanently cemented into place.
what is the process for obtaining a dental bridge?