Implant Supported Bridge What Is It? An implant-supported bridge
is similar to a regular dental bridge, but it is supported by
implants and not by natural teeth. In most cases, when an
implant-supported bridge is used, one implant is placed in the
jawbone for each missing tooth. Then the crownsare connected to
each other to form one piece. When Is This Used? An implant-
supported bridge is used when more than one tooth is missing. It
also may be used when your dentist is concerned that you might
put too much pressure on individual implants that are not
connected to each other. For example, clenching or grinding your
teeth can put a lot of pressure on individual implants. This can
increase the chances that they will loosen from the bone and
fail. An implant-supported bridge reduces the pressure on the
individual implants in the bone, and spreads it across the
entire bridge. If the implants will be placed next to natural
teeth, the natural teeth and surrounding gums must be in good
health. If you don't have enou