Missing one or more teeth? TruSmile Now — Ahwatukee offers custom dental bridges that fill gaps, restore your bite, and bring back your confident smile. Each bridge is crafted for a natural look and comfortable fit—helping you eat, speak, and smile with ease again.
This is the most common type of bridge. It uses dental crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap (called abutment teeth) to secure the artificial tooth in place. While it’s durable and reliable, it may require removing a small portion of enamel from the supporting teeth for a proper fit.
Ideal when only one neighboring tooth is available for support, this bridge is anchored by a single abutment tooth. Though less common, it’s an effective solution when the gap sits at the end of your dental arch or in an area with limited support.
This conservative option uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of neighboring teeth. Because it doesn’t require significant reshaping of the surrounding teeth, it’s often recommended for replacing front teeth while preserving more of your natural enamel.
Instead of relying on natural teeth, this bridge is secured with dental implants placed directly into the jawbone. It offers exceptional strength, stability, and longevity—making it a great choice for patients in Ahwatukee seeking a permanent and natural-looking tooth replacement solution.
We review X‑rays, assess support teeth, and confirm the best option for your bite.
We shape the support teeth (if needed) and take a precise impression or digital scan.
A dental bridge replaces missing teeth by securing artificial teeth between crowns placed on the natural teeth on either side of the gap. These crowns act as anchors, helping restore your smile and keeping nearby teeth from shifting out of place.
If your damaged tooth is still strong enough, your dentist at TruSmile Now — Ahwatukee may use it as a support (abutment) for your bridge. In cases of extensive decay, a root canal may be performed first to ensure the tooth is healthy enough to hold a crown and provide long-term support.
Yes. Crowns are placed over abutment teeth (or dental implants) to serve as a secure base for your bridge. This strong foundation keeps the bridge stable, restores balance to your bite, and helps prevent further dental damage.
Common options include porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, ceramic crowns, and zirconia crowns. The best choice depends on your tooth’s location, aesthetic goals, and durability needs. Each option offers a natural appearance and reliable strength.
Most likely, yes. While your permanent crowns and bridge are being crafted, temporary crowns protect the prepared teeth and maintain spacing. Once your custom restoration is ready, we’ll replace the temporary with your new permanent bridge.
Crowns fit over your abutment teeth to hold the bridge securely in place, closing gaps caused by missing teeth. Together, they restore your bite, improve your ability to chew, and maintain a natural-looking smile.
Absolutely. Replacing missing teeth prevents shifting and misalignment, while crowns protect weakened teeth from further damage. Together, they help preserve your remaining natural teeth and promote long-term oral health.
They function similarly but serve slightly different purposes. A standalone crown restores a single damaged tooth, while crowns used in a bridge also act as anchors for the artificial teeth. Both provide strength, protection, and aesthetic value.
Not necessarily. A root canal is only required if the tooth’s pulp is infected or decayed. During your evaluation, our Ahwatukee dental team will determine whether your tooth needs additional treatment before supporting a crown.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups, crowns and bridges can last 10 years or more. Proper brushing, flossing, and avoiding hard foods help extend their lifespan, keeping your smile healthy and confident for years.
