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Dental bridge is a lay term for a fixed partial denture. It is a prosthetic device made to “bridge” a gap made by one or more missing teeth. Bridges are cemented into place and cannot be removed by the patient. They last for at least five to seven years, and up to ten years with proper oral hygiene.

Top Resources on Dental Bridge

New York Presbyterian Hospital: What is a Dental Bridge?
Wikipedia: Bridge (Dentistry)
HealthLeader: Missing a Tooth? “Bridge” the Gap
Consumer Guide to Dentistry: Bridging the Gap with a Dental Bridge
Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Dental Health: Bridges
Colgate World of Care: Oral & Dental Health Basics – Bridges

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Contributor: Mia Tagala
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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