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Implant Bridge Dental Treatment

IU dental implant bridge

Replace damaged or missing teeth with a dental implant bridge - contact us today to discuss your options, costs and pay monthly finance.

An implant bridge is a transformative dental treatment that restores the perfect smile you once had. Providing 5-15 years of wear, it replaces the pain, embarrassment and inconvenience of broken, worn and missing teeth.

What is an implant-retained bridge, and how does it work?

An implant bridge dental treatment can be used to replace one missing tooth or multiple adjacent teeth. The bridge is fixed in place using a dental implant, rather than attaching to the healthy teeth next to the gap and causing damage. What does the procedure look like? The process starts with the fitting of your implant. Crafted from grade 5 titanium, the dental implant is surgically inserted into your jawbone. It then needs time to successfully integrate into your mouth (this process typically takes 3-4 months). So, while your jawbone heals, patients will wear a temporary removable denture. After, they will return to the clinic to have their final bridge fitted. At Yorkshire Dental Suite, the price of an implant-retained bridge starts from £1,200.

Tooth implant supported bridge VS other types of dental bridges

Instead of using a dental implant to stay in place, the following bridges use alternative methods. The bridge most suitable for you will depend on where your missing tooth is and the condition of your mouth.

  • Traditional dental bridge: Also known as partial dentures, this type of bridge fills the space left behind by a missing tooth. It attaches to the healthy adjacent teeth on both sides of the gap to stay in place.
  • Cantilever dental bridge: This is ideal for patients who only have a neighbouring tooth on one side of the gap for the bridge to anchor onto. It does not have the same durability as its traditional counterpart.
  • Maryland dental bridge: Uses metal wings to secure the bridge to your teeth, rather than crowns. Typically used to replace front teeth, the wings attach to the healthy adjacent teeth on both sides of the gap.

Who is not a good candidate for a dental implant bridge?

If you do not have any adjacent teeth for the bridge to anchor onto, or the teeth are not healthy enough to support the bridge, you are not suitable for this treatment (a dental implant however may be a great alternative!). Additionally, those with gum disease will need to treat this issue prior to having their dental bridge fitted. Finally, if you have bruxism, your eligibility can be hindered. This is because the excessive grinding and clenching of teeth caused by this habit has the ability to damage your bridge. If you have bruxism, please communicate this with your dentist.

Who is a good candidate for a dental implant bridge?

The patients who have the following are most likely suitable for this dental treatment:

  • Healthy gums
  • Good bone density
  • Good oral health
  • No gum disease present
  • Over the age of 21

Conclusion: Implant supported dental bridges fill gaps in your smile without causing damage to the adjacent teeth. This type of dental treatment is available at Yorkshire Dental Suite – contact us today to find out more.