Dental Bridge Cost
This dental appliance gets its name from its ability to bridge the gap between two present teeth: hence “dental bridge”.
Dental bridge provides a stable replacement for teeth that are missing or removed from the mouth. A permanent bridge is cemented on its adjacent teeth which are specially prepared prior to placement.
There are several options for dental bridge material in Cosmetique Dental. They are either resin, metal, porcelain, zirconia, or a combination of these.
The material of choice will be determined by the recommendation of the dentist and your own preference too.
Dental bridge cost Sydney will be reliant in material, type, and number of units for the bridge. Tooth bridge cost starts at $4,350 in Cosmetique Dental.
There are different types of dental bridges:
- Traditional Bridge
This is the most common type of dental bridge. It is held by dental crown that are attached to either side of the pontic or gap.
- Cantilever Bridge
This is like a traditional bridge. This type is attached only to one side of the artificial tooth. This is used when only one side of the artificial tooth has a present tooth that can be used as abutment. And because it is only attached to one side, it is weaker.
- Maryland Bridge
This is a resin-bonded bridge that has an artificial tooth with wings on either side. These wings are cemented on the back of the adjacent teeth.
- Implant-supported Bridge
This type of bridge rests on top of dental implants instead of being placed on natural teeth. This is used when multiple teeth are missing so that the bridge can be stable and can secure support for occlusal forces.
The cost of dental bridge may be pricey, but it is an effective and long-lasting solution to missing teeth. The benefits of tooth bridge such as improved chewing ability, speech and self-confidence can make the investment worth it in the long run.
