Grosse Pointe Cosmetic Dentist
  • 20039 Mack Avenue
  • Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • 48236
  • (313) 885-9454

ASHISH PATEL BDS MSD DDS

 

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Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is one way to replace one or more missing teeth. Another choice to replace missing teeth is dental implants—click here to learn more about Dr. Patel’s extensive experience with dental implants.

When created by a skilled cosmetic dentist like Dr. Patel, a well-done dental bridge can be virtually undetectable. As is so often the case, the key to success is in the details. A successful bridge will make it appear as if the false tooth is one of your natural teeth, and this is accomplished using a technique called “ovate pontic”. Ovate pontic is used to create the illusion that the false tooth in the bridge is actually growing out of your gum.

These before and after pictures are an example of how natural a bridge can look when done by an expert cosmetic dentist.

This is a picture of the gum prepared by ovate pontic technique for bridge.

This is an example of a gum prepared for bridgework using the ovate pontic technique.

This bridge looks completely natural.

The same location with the bridge in place. All of the teeth look completely natural.

When a bridge might NOT be the best choice:

  • Back molars are better replaced with dental implants, as it can be difficult to anchor the bridge without teeth on both sides.
  • Bridges require grinding of the adjacent teeth. If those teeth are otherwise healthy (don't need crowns) this damages healthy teeth unnecessarily.

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Ashish Patel, D.D.S.
20039 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Phone: 313-885-9454
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  • Home
  • Meet Us
    • Meet Dr. Patel
    • About the Team
    • About Our Office
    • Map and Directions
    • Financial Policy
    • Technology
    • Make an Appointment
  • Reconstructive Services
    • Dental Implants
    • Dental Implants—Procedure
    • Dental Bridges
    • Dentures
  • Cosmetic Treatments
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Invisalign
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Porcelain Onlay
    • Dental Bonding
  • Other Services
    • White Fillings
    • Gold Crowns
    • Root Canal Treatment
    • Gum Disease
    • Laser Dentistry
    • TMJ Treatment
    • Sedation Dentistry