When getting a bridge, how does the dentist 'prepare' the adjacent teeth to be covered by the crowns?

like in what way, by drilling? how do they exactly make the teeth smaller or whatver?

When getting a bridge, how does the dentist 'prepare' the adjacent teeth to be covered by the crowns?
They grind it like they would a crown. The only difference is that they have to make sure the path of draw is the same so they can slide the bridge on.
Reply:I have a bridge and my wife is a dental hygienist. Since the teeth are free of decay they just need to drill the enamel down enough to prepare the tooth for a crown. They use the drill to make the teeth smaller so the crown looks and feels natural. A bridge is not as strong as your original teeth but I have not had a problem with breaking it. I have had trouble with my gums receding above the fake teeth. You may want to ask your dentist about implants. They are a little more expensive but you do not have to worry about bone loss in the teeth that are lost. If not just be careful not to brush too hard. I think that was what caused some of my trouble.
Reply:They grind down the outside enamel of the tooth so a crown can fit over it.
Reply:The dentist shaves your teeth down so that they are smaller and the bridge can fit over them. They look pretty ugly shaved down and all but they will be covered by the bridge anyway.