Dental Bridges
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You can browse a list of clinics that provide dental bridges here on RevaHealth.com. If you need any help deciding which clinic to choose, just ask us for help.
A dental bridge is a replacement for some or many missing teeth in a row. It is basically like a small denture that is permanently fixed into place by attaching it to the adjoining teeth.
What are Dental Bridges?
In a lot of ways a bridge is like a crown. However, whereas a crown will sit upon whatever tooth structure remains, the bridge normally replaces more teeth than can be supported by the underlying root structure. Bridges can easily last ten years or more.
What different types exist?
You might need a dental bridge if you have one or more missing teeth. These are the normal types of bridges available:
Normal Fixed Bridge
This is the traditional mechanism where the bridge is bonded to two crowns that are attached to the adjacent teeth. The crowns can be gold, porcelain fused to metal, or just porcelain.
Resin Bonded Bridges
This process is normally used for front teeth and only when the adjacent teeth are strong and healthy. The bridge is connected to metal bands which are glued with a resin to the natural teeth. This procedure requires less preparation of the natural teeth and is generally less expensive.
Cantilever Bridge
These are bridges which are only attached to the teeth on one side. They can be used when it is replacing one of the front teeth.
What is the procedure like?
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The procedure for a bridge is similar to that of a crown. The teeth that are going to anchor the bridge must be prepared for the bridge. This is normally done under mild sedation. An impression is then made and the mould is sent to a laboratory where the bridge can be fabricated.
You should be given a temporary bridge to wear until your next visit. During the next visit, the temporary bridge is removed and the permanent bridge is fitted and checked. If everything is right, it is cemented into place.
What affects the price?
There are a variety of factors that determine the price. It is important that when you are comparing prices, you are comparing like with like. Look for details like:
- The number of teeth that the bridge will be replacing
- The type of bridge you are getting
- Additional work that may need to be performed
Price Comparison
Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow list gives some indicative costs for bridges across the world:
| $1800 |
$800 |
$360 |
$200 |
$900 |
$470 |
$550 |
$175 |
| €1450 |
€600 |
€270 |
€150 |
€675 |
€350 |
€435 |
€135 |
| £900 |
£400 |
£180 |
£100 |
£450 |
£235 |
£275 |
£90 |
Dental bridge work is a good way of replacing some or many missing teeth in one go. As with any dental procedure, you should always consult your dentist before deciding on any particular treatment.
Dentists in India
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India has a vast dental workforce with over 6000 new graduates each year from its dental schools. Reciprocal agreements for recognition of dental qualifications with the UK, Australia and New Zealand demonstrate the high standards represented within the Indian dentistry profession.
Our three most popular dental clinics are:
Benefits of Dentistry in India
The widespread use of English, especially by university graduates, allows an ease of communication for many, unrivalled by other low cost dentistry destinations.
Low costs in India are supported not only by diminished overheads on staff and rental but also by India's own buoyant medical equipment and materials manufacturing sector. These products are regulated under the same APLAC requirements that are used in Australia, Japan and the U.S.
Education
India has over 120 dental schools monitored by the Indian Dental Council. The cirriculum is 5 years - similar to a U.S or European training.
Dentists in India - Additional Information
Organizations
The Indian Dental Council is responsible for maintaining standards of dental education within the country. It also sets the ethical standards that dentists must adhere to in their practice. The Council is represented in each state and the local branches hold the register of dentists within the state.
The Indian Dental Association is the professional grouping of dentists within India - Members must be registered dentists under the Indian Dentists’ Act 1948. The Association's website provides a search facility to locate/verify its members.
Resources
Indian Dental Council
website: http://www.dciindia.org/
Indian Dental Association
website: http://www.ida.org.in/