{"id":424,"date":"2015-01-25T17:35:57","date_gmt":"2015-01-25T17:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.micheldental.com\/?p=424"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:53:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:53:50","slug":"dr-michael-michel-uses-fixed-bridges-restore-smiles-topeka-ks-surrounding-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/25\/dr-michael-michel-uses-fixed-bridges-restore-smiles-topeka-ks-surrounding-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Michael Michel Uses Fixed Bridges to Restore Smiles in Topeka, KS and Surrounding Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unfortunately, people have missing teeth for a variety of reasons: severe tooth decay that necessitates extraction, the ravages of gum disease, or serious injury. The good news is there are an equal number of ways to replace those missing teeth. One of the best options is a fixed bridge<\/a>. Using a fixed bridge, Dr. Michael Michel<\/a> has restored full smiles to many faces in Topeka, KS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Fixed Bridge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fixed bridge<\/strong> is a prosthetic dental device that\u2014as the name implies\u2014bridges the gap left behind by a missing tooth or teeth. The gap is filled with a false tooth, or pontic. As a permanent prosthetic, a fixed bridge is usually held in place by crowns that are affixed to the teeth on either side of the missing teeth. However, if Dr. Michel determines that these abutment teeth are not healthy or strong enough to support a crown, then he may recommend a dental implant to solidly anchor the bridge. With an implant, a post is surgically set in the bone and then the bridge is cemented to the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fixed Bridge Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you and Dr. Michel determine that a fixed bridge<\/strong> is the best option for replacing your missing teeth, then he will take x-rays, impressions and photos of the area in your mouth that requires the bridge. With these, he and the dental lab that fabricates your custom bridge can make sure yours perfectly fits your teeth, mouth and face. Then, he will prepare the teeth that will have crowns and take another impression of these to ensure that the bridge fits snuggly and precisely. While your fixed bridge is made, you\u2019ll wear a temporary to protect your teeth and gum tissue. Once the bridge is ready, you\u2019ll return to our office for Dr. Michel to cement the bridge into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule an Appointment Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about fixed bridges<\/strong>, call our office today. Dr. Michael Michel and his team serve patients in Topeka, KS<\/a>, as well as in Emporia, Lawrence and Manhattan and surrounding areas.