Bridge

Alternate Terms:
  • Partial Denture
  • Dental Bridge
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Bridge Definition by Healthwise:

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.

Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: May 25, 2007

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