Dental Bridges on the Upper East Side, Manhattan | Dr. Daniel Min, Prosthodontist
Dr. Daniel Min at Blue Dental provides custom dental bridges for Upper East Side and Manhattan patients—blending esthetics, function, and long-term durability with a specialist’s attention to your bite.
Why choose Dr. Daniel Min
• Columbia-trained prosthodontist (MS in Prosthodontics); former part-time Columbia clinical professor
• Award-winning background in esthetic dentistry; disciplined, patient-first care (U.S. Army veteran; Army Reserve)
• Evidence-based planning with digital scans and precision lab workflows
• Insurance-friendly office that helps you verify and maximize benefits
When a bridge is a good solution
• One missing tooth with healthy neighbors
• Two or more adjacent missing teeth in the same area
• You want a fixed (non-removable) option and implants aren’t ideal or desired
• You’re replacing an old, failing bridge
Types of bridges we offer
• Traditional bridge: crowns on neighboring teeth support the replacement tooth (pontic)
• Cantilever bridge: used selectively when support is possible on one side
• Maryland (resin-bonded) bridge: minimal-prep “wing” design for certain front-tooth cases
• Implant-supported bridge: replaces multiple teeth without crowning neighbors
Materials matched to your case
• All-ceramic (lithium disilicate) for front-tooth esthetics
• Zirconia for strength in high-bite-force areas
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal when indicated by space or load
Your treatment, step by step
- Consultation & records: exam, photos, bite analysis, digital scans; X-rays/CBCT as needed
- Prep & scanning (traditional bridges): conservative shaping of abutment teeth and digital impressions
- Shade & design: tooth shape/contour selected to blend with your smile line
- Provisional bridge: protects teeth and lets you “test drive” esthetics/phonetics
- Final delivery: try-in, bite refinement, and cementation or bonding
- Follow-up & maintenance: hygiene visits and bite checks to extend longevity
Bridge vs. implant—how to choose
• Bridge: faster timeline, fixed solution, uses neighboring teeth for support
• Implant: preserves neighboring teeth, helps maintain bone, often best for single-tooth gaps
• We’ll review pros/cons, anatomy, timeline, and budget to pick the right path
Care tips for longevity
• Brush 2x/day and floss under the pontic with a threader or interdental cleaner
• Nightguard if you clench/grind to protect ceramics and bite
• Professional cleanings and periodic bite checks
Insurance & costs
• Most PPO plans offer benefits for bridges as a “major service” (coverage %, waiting periods, and replacement frequency limits vary).
• Pre-treatment estimate provided; we submit claims on your behalf.
• Out-of-network PPOs often reimburse partially—our team helps verify.
• HSA/FSA welcome; financing options available for qualified patients.
FAQs
How long do dental bridges last?
With good home care and maintenance, many last 7–15+ years.
Will a bridge look natural?
Yes—custom shade mapping and anatomy are designed to match adjacent teeth.
Does a bridge damage the supporting teeth?
We prepare them conservatively and ensure the bite is balanced. For suitable cases, an implant can avoid altering neighbors.
What if food traps under the bridge?
A floss threader or small interdental brush makes cleaning quick and effective; we’ll show you how.
Call to action
Ready to replace a missing tooth with a fixed, natural-looking solution? Contact Blue Dental on the Upper East Side to verify your insurance and book a dental bridge consultation with Dr. Daniel Min.