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A bridge, also known as a fixed removable denture, is made to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges can be supported in any of three ways:By natural teethBy implantsBy a combination of teeth and implantsA traditional bridge is made by creating a crown for the teeth on either side of the space and placing a false tooth or teeth between the crowns. The crowns, sometimes called caps, can be supported by natural teeth or by implants. The false tooth or teeth are attached to the crowns and fill the empty space.Dr. Music can also offer you Valplast Flexible Partials, which contain no metal framework or clasps. This option requires no drilling and is comfortable and natural in appearance. Cleaning Valplast is a simple as rinsing it in warm water and wiping with a soft cloth.

A crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Many people call it a cap.Crowns are a fixed prosthetic device and may be placed for several reasons. Usually, the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can’t replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. It may also be used to hold together parts of a cracked tooth or cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.