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Dental Bridges in Dorset

Replace One or More Missing Teeth

Dental bridge types

A dental bridge is a traditional tooth replacement solution which bridges the gaps between teeth caused by tooth loss.

  • Porcelain Bridges: Replaces 1–4 teeth (typically for aesthetics in the front).
  • Maryland Bridges: Replaces 1 tooth (usually) in the front.
  • Cantilever Bridges: Replaces 1 molar tooth with one adjacent tooth.
  • Implant-Supported Bridges: Replaces up to 6 teeth in a row anywhere in the mouth.
How dental bridges work?
  • Two-stage procedure (first visit involves tooth preparation and impressions)
  • Treatment takes 1-3 weeks to complete
  • Dental bridges which use implants will take longer
  • Temporary bridges can be placed immediately following extraction
  • Dental bridges can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years (but typically around 8)

Dental bridges require support from adjacent teeth. The procedure involves filing down adjacent teeth so they can be replaced with crowns, which will act as anchors for your dental bridge.

This is one of the major limitations of dental bridge treatments compared to dental implants because they require unnecessary damage to otherwise healthy teeth.

The type of gaps they can replace
  • Dental bridges can replace teeth when natural teeth remain on either side of the gap (you have a gap in the middle of two teeth).
  • Dental bridges can be cemented to the inside of the teeth on either side of the gap.
  • Dental bridges can also be attached to only one tooth adjacent to the gap.
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Cost of a dental bridge

Paying for a dental bridge

Dental bridges typically cost more than dentures (depending on the type) but not as much as dental implants. However, unlike dental implants, they won’t be a one-off cost as they don’t last forever, which means you’ll likely have to pay for them more than once.

The dental bridge cost will also vary depending on the type of bridge used and how many teeth we’re replacing. However, on average, patients can expect to pay from £900.

When paying for dental bridge treatment, patients can spread the cost using 0% (interest-free) dental finance over 12 months. This means you can split your treatment cost into manageable monthly instalments of £75. 

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For multiple missing teeth, explore implant-supported bridges

Dental implants are the gold standard in restorative dentistry. Explore implants.

They act as artificial tooth roots, stimulating the bone in the jaw and causing no damage to neighbouring teeth. 

Dental implants can even be integrated with traditional dental bridge treatment to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your oral structure. 

For example, when addressing multiple tooth loss in a row, the dental implant becomes the anchor to stabilise the fake teeth. 

Or, if you only need to bridge the gap for one tooth, you can easily replace the tooth with a single implant.