What Is a Roundhouse Bridge?

In this video, Dr. Robert Harvey discusses the benefits of a roundhouse bridge, a permanent dental restoration that functions and feels like natural teeth.

A roundhouse bridge is a dental restoration that is permanently cemented into place and doesn’t come in or out like a traditional denture. Our goal with this option is to transition you away from removable dentures, which can be cumbersome and uncomfortable, to something that feels and functions more like your natural teeth.

The major difference between a full denture and our roundhouse bridge is quite significant. With a full denture, you have a whole mouthful of hardware, which can be noticeable and feel artificial. In contrast, the roundhouse bridge eliminates all that bulky hardware. It lines up the teeth similarly to natural teeth but without the extensive framework of a denture sitting in your mouth.

The roundhouse bridge is cemented in place, meaning it doesn’t come out. You care for it much like you would your natural teeth—brushing regularly and using tools like a waterpik to keep it clean. Additionally, just as with natural teeth, you would return to our office annually for x-rays to ensure the implants are healthy and to perform a regular cleaning.

So when considering the options, think about the difference: wearing a full, removable denture or having a permanent solution that feels like your own teeth. This is the transformative difference a roundhouse bridge offers.