Avoid Crowns with Implant-Supported Bridges

Implant-supported bridges utilize posts set into your jawbone rather than attaching to abutment teeth, which must have crowns. The implant posts are small threated metal pieces that act as teeth roots and keep the bridge securely in place.

Best Use of Implant- Supported Bridges

Traditional bridges are good for most situations but dentists like implant-supported bridges for cases where there are three or more teeth that are missing in a row. Other considerations include the patient’s age, the condition of the abutment teeth next to the gap, and gum health. They also consider whether you have natural teeth on both sides of the gap.

Cost of Implant-Supported Bridge

Typically, patients will need two implants to support a bridge covering the gap of three or more missing teeth. The cost is determined by the number of missing teeth as more missing teeth will require more implants. An implant-supported bridge can cost between $5,000 and $15,000. Insurance may pay for all or most of that. We can check with your insurance for benefit information.

Customized Bridges

Implant-supported bridges are made from impressions with connector posts in place. A lab crafts the bridge to look much like your natural teeth. Getting an implant-supported bridge will take two or three appointments.

Time to Heal

One difference between implant-supported bridges and traditional bridges is that you will need to wait after getting implant posts before getting your bridge. The jawbone around the implants will need to fuse and heal before proceeding and that can take up to six months. We can help you through this process. Call or book an appointment to have one of our dentists examine your teeth to see if this is the right procedure for you.

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