Definition

Noun: 1. A dental prosthesis: A fixed or removable dental appliance (a bridge) that replaces one or more missing teeth. It is typically anchored to natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap.

Usage

Bridgework is a technical term used primarily in dentistry. It refers to the artificial structure itself and the professional work involved in its creation and fitting. - The dentist recommended bridgework to replace the two missing molars. - After the accident, he needed extensive bridgework to restore his smile. - Modern bridgework can be nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the field or practice of designing and fitting dental bridges.
  • His specialty is in advanced cosmetic bridgework.

Variants and Related Words

• Dental Bridge (n): A more common term for the prosthesis itself. often implies the broader construction or the result.
• Fixed Partial Denture (n): The formal clinical term for a dental bridge.
• Implant-Supported Bridge (n): A type of bridgework anchored to dental implants instead of natural teeth.

Synonyms

• Dental bridge
• Tooth bridge
• Fixed prosthesis

Related Phrases/Idioms

No common idioms or phrasal verbs are directly associated with the specific term "bridgework."

Noun

1. a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth