dental bridges
[DEN-tul BRIJ-iz]
nounpl: dental bridges
pontes dentárias
1. A fixed prosthetic device used in dentistry to replace one or more missing teeth by spanning the space where teeth are absent
The dentist recommended dental bridges to replace the two missing teeth in the upper jaw.
O dentista recomendou pontes dentárias para substituir os dois dentes ausentes na mandíbula superior.
2. A restoration that is anchored to adjacent teeth (abutment teeth) and fills the gap created by missing teeth
Dental bridges are a popular alternative to dental implants for patients who cannot undergo surgery.
As pontes dentárias são uma alternativa popular aos implantes dentários para pacientes que não podem fazer cirurgia.
3. A prosthetic tooth or teeth suspended between two or more anchor teeth
She got a dental bridge after losing her front tooth in an accident.
Ela recebeu uma ponte dentária após perder seu dente frontal em um acidente.
Dental bridges are a common and widely accessible dental procedure in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, they are popular due to their affordability compared to implants, and dental tourism brings many patients to seek this treatment. In the USA, dental bridges are covered by various insurance plans, making them a practical solution for tooth replacement. The terminology is standardized across both countries' dental professions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to bridge the gap - preencher uma lacuna (metaphorical use related to filling missing spaces)
crossing bridges - in dental context, refers to the procedure of placing a bridge
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