A dental bridge is a false prosthesis that is fixed in the place of a missing tooth. It is an artificial tooth that is called pontic, which is suspended by crowns and cemented in between the fixed teeth. These crowns are made up of porcelain-like material that exactly matches the natural colour of the teeth. In our Lifeberries Healthcare Center, we perform the Dental bridge treatment procedure to replace missing teeth within a pocket-friendly rate.

There are four main types of dental bridges:-

• Traditional
• Cantilever
• Maryland
• Implant-supported

Fixed Dental bridge- A conventional dental bridge usually consists of an artificial tooth that is held in a position with a dental crown. This dental crown is attached to the gums to provide support to the teeth. A traditional tooth bridge is the most common type of dental bridge that is used in case you have natural fixed teeth on both sides of the missing tooth.

Cantilever Dental bridge- The cantilever bridge dental implant is quite similar to that of a traditional dental bridge, except for the dental bridge is held in a position with a dental crown. The dental crown is cemented to one supporting tooth. The best thing about this cantilever dental bridge is it requires only one natural tooth next to the missing tooth.

Maryland Dental Bridge- A Maryland Dental Bridge is quite similar to that of a traditional bridge as it requires two natural teeth on each side of the lost tooth. The only difference it holds with the fixed bridge is that the Maryland dental bridge uses a metal or porcelain support bonded at the back of the missing teeth.

Implant-supported Dental Bridge- The implant-supported bridge work involves the use of a dental implant instead of using crowns or frameworks. The implant which holds the bridge in position is surgically implanted on the area of the missing tooth. However, if it seems difficult or impossible to implant each missing tooth, then a permanent bridge is provided in between two implant-supported crowns.

The implant-supported Dental Bridge is considered as the strongest and the most stable system. Even though this procedure requires two surgical procedures:-

• One to fix the dental implants within the jawbone
• Secondly to execute surgery to position the bridge

The possibility of using an additional procedure such as a dental filling or root canals in one or two of the connecting fixed teeth. The tooth bridge cost usually depends on several different factors like-

• The artistic touch of the dentist
• The skill of the other staffs and lab technicians
• The geographic location of the clinic
• The insurance coverage provided 
• The quality of material and services provided to the patients
• The anesthetic and the medications used in the procedure

The dental bridge cost depends on the points mentioned above, but before undergoing any surgical procedure, you must also compare the prices with other clinics. But never forget that the cost is for an individual missing tooth, but each bridge has got three points. So this means that you are paying for three artificial teeth.

To get an affordable tooth bridge cost, Lifeberries Healthcare is the best choice.

Typically, these dental bridges last for ten to twenty years. Still, they can also be permanent if you can maintain proper dental hygiene and keep visiting a dentist for regular check-ups.