Bridge (Partial Denture)

A bridge is a replacement for one or more (but not all of the) teeth. A bridge may be permanent or removable.

A removable bridge is sometimes called a partial denture.

Credits

By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: June 14, 2011
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH - Dentistry

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