Missing Teeth Overview

This Dental Receptionist resource document illustrates the different options for replacing a tooth or multiple teeth, when it is needed.


Missing Teeth Overview

Bridges are false teeth that are designed to “bridge” the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Bridges can be anchored on either side by crowns and cemented permanently into place.

Implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants are actually a small post made of metal that are placed into the bone socket where teeth are missing. The implant is covered with a replacement tooth called a crown.

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