What is a bridge?

A bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace a missing tooth and sits on the tooth/teeth next to it. It cannot be removed by patients.

What is the Cost?

A bridge is fixed onto 1 or 2 teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. If you have more than 1 missing tooth, it may be necessary to fix the bridge with more teeth adjacent to the gap.

A bridge is priced by the number of units that it contains. For example, to replace 1 tooth, it may be necessary to use 1 tooth adjacent to the missing tooth or 2 teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. Thus either a 2 unit or a 3 unit bridge. Each tooth as part of the bridge is termed a ‘unit’. The price per unit depends on the quality and type of material you desire. These can range from metal, porcelain backed with metal, or Zirconia (metal-free). At Synergy Dental, we provide a range of different materials for the bridge units which vary from aesthetic result, strength and longevity. Please see table below for the different types of qualities or ‘unit’ types.   

Different qualities:

METAL BRIDGE (£190 per Unit)

 

-Full metal bridge (non- precious)

-Can be available in silver non-precious metal or precious metal content i.e. Gold

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 BRONZE QUALITY (£350 per Unit)

 

-Porcelain backed with Metal bridge

-Standard quality of porcelain which derives its strength from the metal backing the bridge.

-Metal Substructure

-Cosmetic Colour – uniform in most cases. 

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SILVER QUALITY (£450 per Unit)

 

-Porcelain backed with Metal bridges

-Mid-Range quality of porcelain which derives its strength from the metal backing the bridge and

  better strength porcelain

-Metal Substructure

-Cosmetic Colour – Different shades and translucency to give the appearance close to a

   natural tooth

-More aesthetic and natural looking compared with the BRONZE bridge

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GOLD QUALITY (£550 per unit)

  

-Porcelain backed with Metal bridges

-Highest-Range quality of porcelain which derives its strength from the metal backing the 

  bridge and the highest strength porcelain

-Metal Substructure

-Cosmetic Colour – Different shades and translucency to give the appearance very close to a

  natural tooth. Superior contour and finishing.

-Complimentary private ‘Shade appointment’ arranged with our porcelain technician for a perfect

  colour match with existing teeth or change the shade/shape to your desired tooth colour/shape.

-More superior aesthetics and natural looking compared with the SILVER bridge

 

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ZIRCONIA QUALITY (£650 per unit)

    

-Porcelain backed with compressed porcelain substructure.

-METAL – FREE bridges

-Highest-Range quality of porcelain which derives its strength from the metal –free compressed

  porcelain backing the crown and the highest strength porcelain

-Metal – free Substructure

-Cosmetic Colour – Different shades and translucency to give the appearance very close to a natural tooth. 

  Superior contour and finishing.

-Complimentary private ‘Shade appointment’ arranged with our porcelain technician for a perfect colour

  match with existing teeth or change the shade/shape to your desired tooth colour/shape.

- More superior aesthetics and natural looking compared with the GOLD bridge. 

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What are the different types of bridges available?

There are a 3 main types of bridges that are commonly available:

1. Fixed/Fixed – Where 2 teeth hold in the bridge on either side for extra stability
2. Cantalever – Where only 1 tooth holds in the bridge
3. Maryland – where the bridge simply sticks on the tooth next door

The above is just a simple guide.

How is it made?

A bridge is made by preparing teeth on either side similar to a crown. Impressions are taken and sent to the laboratory. At the next appointment, the bridge is fitted.

What materials is the bridge made from?

Again this is similar to the materials used in making a crown.

I have a gap, can I have a bridge?

A full case assessment needs to be undertaken by your dentist to ensure you can qualify for a bridge. Bridges require enough strong teeth with good bone support. Your dentist will help you decide which is the best way of replacing missing teeth.

How long will my bridge last?

Again, if due care is taken, bridges are shown to have a very successful life. Follow your dentist’s advice and instructions for best results.