Revive Your Smile with our Exceptional Same-day Dental Bridges
Dental bridges in Chicago, Illinois, are excellent restorations to replace missing teeth. Getting a traditional bridge can be lengthy, but A Brush Above Family Dentistry has invested in CEREC technology to allow Drs. Marcella Guzman, Phillip Fidel, and Rosa Sinno to place dental bridges in a single appointment. There’s no need for multiple appointments or temporary restorations!
How does a dental bridge replace missing teeth?
Replacing one or more missing teeth is easy with a dental bridge made right here in our office. A dental bridge comprises prosthetic teeth (called pontic) that are custom-fitted to slot seamlessly in the edentulous space. Traditional bridges are secured to the natural teeth on either side of the gap (abutments). These teeth are crowned to ensure they offer a sturdy foundation for your fixed bridge.
Sometimes, the bridge can be secured by a dental implant anchored in the jawbone. Implant-supported bridges are more secure and ensure your otherwise healthy teeth aren’t altered to place a crown. Better yet, implants stimulate the jawbone to prevent degradation.
How do CEREC same-day dental bridges work?
Traditional bridges need 2-3 dental appointments spanning several weeks. CEREC dental crowns are placed in a single appointment, which saves time and provides immediate function. The procedure starts with a consultation to determine whether a bridge is suitable for restoring your smile. If so, we’ll reshape the support teeth to accommodate your dental crowns. For implant bridges, this is not necessary.
After tooth preparation, we’ll capture digital scans of your teeth and use our computer-assisted design (CAD) unit to design your bridgework to the exact specifications of your teeth. Once approved, the designs are sent to the in-house milling machine that fabricates your bridge and crowns in minutes.
Once the bridge is ready, its color and fit are matched to ensure proper alignment and aesthetics. Finally, we’ll bond the bridge permanently to your teeth with strong adhesives. Your unsightly gap will disappear, and you can eat and smile confidently.
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
What are the benefits of same-day bridges?
CEREC dental bridges are an excellent solution for replacing teeth without the traditional wait. With on-site capabilities to prep, design, fabricate, and place bridges and crowns, we can restore your smile in a single appointment with minimal chair time. This quick turnaround means a busy executive or a new mum with little time to herself can restore their smile with minimal interruptions to their everyday life.
The other benefits of same-day dental bridges include.
- Comfort: The dental impressions eliminate the need for messy, goop-based impressions. CEREC technology uses a comfortable, wand-like device to capture your teeth dimensions.
- Precision: Advanced scans and design allow for superior fabrication of restorations that offer a snug fit.
- No temporaries: Since traditional crowns require several days to create, patients must wear temporary restorations after tooth preparation. These temporaries rarely fit well, and they look unnatural. Skip the hassle of temporaries with CEREC same-day bridges. Patients leave our office with permanent restorations.
- Aesthetics: CEREC restorations are created from high-quality ceramics that perfectly match your natural dentition. Your realistic-looking bridge and crowns will look like an extension of your natural teeth.
Is it time to bridge your “gappy” smile?
Ready to reclaim your smile and confidence with same-day dental bridges? Call (773) 840-0378 to reserve an appointment with Brush Above Family Dentistry. Dental bridges are an excellent alternative to implants and dentures.
Dr. Marcella Guzman
Dr. Marcella Guzman is an admired dental professional renowned for her unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, with a rich background in biology and sociology. Since graduating from The University of Illinois Dental School in 1994, she has enhanced her skills through extensive continuing education, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as Cerec 3-D, sleep apnea, Invisalign, and laser dentistry. Her dedication to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements ensures that her patients receive top-notch care. A distinguished member of The American Dental Association and Chicago Dental Society, Dr. Guzman's wealth of experience, coupled with her compassionate approach, establishes her as a trusted specialist in the field of dentistry.
Dr. Phillip Fidel
Philip Fidel, DDS, graduated from the University of California Davis in 1981 and attended Northwestern Dental School in Chicago. He has been providing exceptional dental care via private practice in Chicago ever since. Dr. Fidel believes learning is a never-ending process and has completed advanced training in CEREC 3-D technology, laser, and implant dentistry.
Dr. Rosa Sinno
Rosa Sinno, DDS, graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and received her dental degree from the University of Illinois Dental School in 2006. After five years of practicing in Chicago, she moved to New York City, where she continued to treat patients and ran a successful office in Midtown Manhattan. She also followed a year-long intensive training program at the renowned Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. She has also completed training in Invisalign, CEREC 3-D technology, and laser dentistry. In 2017, Dr. Sinno moved back to her hometown of Chicago.
Dr. Irbad Chowdhury
Irbad Chowdhury, DMD, DABOI, AFAAID, FAGD, FICD, FICOI, received his dental degree and completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry and Implant Fellowship at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine. He is board-certified in dental implants and is also an advanced dentistry expert. After completing his residency and private practice in Saint Louis, MO, Dr. Chowdhury moved to Chicago.
A former faculty and clinical professor at SIU School of Dental Medicine, he now serves as a clinical instructor/professor at Midwestern University Dental School.
Dr. Shoshana Center
Shoshana Center, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist dedicated to providing exceptional dental care focusing on patient comfort and education. Since graduating from Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2022, she has specialized in Invisalign and CEREC 3-D technology for same-day crowns and onlays. Dr. Center is passionate about esthetic dentistry, including implant restoration, and is committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements through continuous education. As a member of the American Dental Association and Illinois State Dental Society, she is trusted for her expertise and dedication to clinical excellence.
All these providers aim to deliver exceptional patient care focused on health, function, comfort, and aesthetic beauty. They take pride in listening to patients’ concerns and tailoring each visit to their individual needs. Full patient-oriented dental care backed by patient-empowered decisions is what they intend to deliver in providing patients with the ultimate dental experience.