Female patient did not like the metal showing in her bridges.
Solution
The metal bridges were replaced with new high strength ceramic tooth coloured bridges.
Male patient was unhappy with his smile for years due to missing teeth and gaps between his teeth.
Solution
Orthodontic treatment to close spaces between the two front teeth and open spaces to allow room to place 2 anterior bridges to replace missing teeth.
This 62 year old lost 6 upper front teeth and did not like wearing a denture to replace these missing teeth.
Solution
Four implants were placed and a six-unit (tooth) implant-retained bridge was fitted. The bridge does not come out and our client can now bite into apples.
Bridging is used to replace missing teeth, they need to be supported by neighbouring teeth or implants to support the bridge. We will give you design and material options for your new bridge. Plus we will give you alternatives so you can make an informed decision.
Bridges are usually calculated by the number of teeth they replace, plus the teeth they are attachment to hold the bridge. Cost of each tooth (unit) is $1,400 to $2,195 per unit. There is an additional cost for placing supporting implants if needed.
Bridges can replace missing teeth as long as there are natural teeth, or implants to support the replacement tooth.
Bridges can be placed in a very short period of time, as we do not need to wait for healing of bone or soft tissue, as with implants. They are much more comfortable than dentures, they are not removable.
Bridges are fixed so are far more comfortable then dentures, they can be constructed within five to 10 working days. Bridges can strengthen the weak or broken neighbouring teeth as the neighbouring teeth are usually covered (crowned) to hold the replacement tooth. We need to always consider if preparing neighbouring teeth is the best option if the neighbouring teeth have no restoration. If the neighbouring teeth are perfect we may look at alternatives such as implants or dentures.
For smile makeovers, we commonly crown every tooth in the month to give our patients the best smile, the preparation for bridges are identical to crowns. We know our patients invest a lot of time and money into their teeth, so it is our nature to make sure all aspects of the crown and bridge procedure has been done to the highest quality, plus we give a five-year warranty on material fracture.
Because we are cosmetic based we will not only give a well-fitting strong bridge, but one that will look natural, and in balance with the surrounding teeth.
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