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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.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH - Dentistry
Last Revised July 17, 2009

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Last Updated: July 17, 2009
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