Dental Bridges
A replacement for missing teeth in a row

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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:

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 Poland
Save yourself up to 70% on cosmetic dentistry in Poland

Poland is one of Europe's fastest growing dental tourism destinations. Prices are among the lowest you will find in the EU, with Polish dentists charging between 40% and 70% less than many of their European counterparts. A porcelain crown for example, which costs roughly £500 in the UK, is available in Poland for around €100. Not surprising then, that over 3 thousand medical tourists arrived in Poland from the United Kingdom in 2007.

Our three most popular dental clinics are:

About Dentists In Poland

Some medical tourist companies offer treatment packages to Poland which include cosmetic or dental procedures plus recovery and recuperation in first-class spa resorts. Our most popular destinations in Poland are currently Krakow, Wroclaw and Poznan.

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Many Polish dental clinics are ISO 9001 certified and have accreditation with the international Quality Monitoring Centre. Prior to EU membership Poland already possesed the dental infrastructure to avail of a greatly expanded patient base. The opening up of borders and the assurance of EU monitored quality levels in materials and laboratories make Poland a highly competitive destination.

The Polish Medical Chamber's dental wing oversears the profession - providing an ethical base that includes compulsory adherence to the principles of continuing education. To continue being licenced to practice, Dentists in Poland must gain a mimimun number of training points - amounting to about 200 hours of further education every four years. In general, the healthcare service is considered on a par with the rest of Europe.

Polish Dental Treatment Prices

The following price guide indicates the estimated cost of Dentistry in Poland. Please note that this is a guide only and you should always check with your dentist directly.

*Exchange rates from 08/2007

Qualifications And Training For Dentists in Poland

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Poland follows the standard EU 5 year dental training programme. There are 10 dental schools with over 900 graduates each year. The standard of graduatees is high and many find employement in British and Irish clinics.

All dentists must re-register with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists every 4 years. During this period they must participate in mandatory continuing education to ensure their dental techniques are kept to the highest standards. The system is monitored and dentists must acrue 200 credit points from authorized training courses in each 4 year period of practice.

Dentists in Poland - Additional Information

Organizations

All Polish dentists are registered with the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists. The chamber governs both dentisty and the larger medical field. Its duties include providing information for dentists and patients, supervison of clinical conduct and drafting of ethical standards. 23 regional divisions of the chamber apply its principles at local level.

The Polish Dental Association is the professional representative body for dentists in Poland. it is a full member of the European Dental Association. The Association promotes high standards in dentistry to its members. The association organizes continuing education courses. Membership is voluntary.

Dental Ethics

All Polish dentists must try to uphold their ethical code (agreed upon in 1993). There is additionally a European code of ethics that is supported by Polish dental organizations.

Both codes outline the duty to care of a dentist: That the patient's health should be foremost; that costs should be made clear as soon as a treatment course is outlined; that no unneccesary work should be carried out; that the dentist must respond to complaints and attempt to resolve the situation. A dentist who fails to comply to these ethical guidelines is subject to censure, suppension or removal of their licence to practice. Details of both codes are provided in the resources section below.

Complaints

Patients may address complaints to the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists. The make up of the complaints committees depends on the nature of the complaint and a dental complaint may be judged by a panel of dentists or by a group of independant advisors. The Chamber has a number of options open to it, including removing a dentist's right to practice.

Complaints may also be handled through the normal law courts.

Data Protection

Polish dentists must respect patient confidentiality. Data must be stored in paper form but may be backed up by electronic means.

Resources

Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists
00-764 Warszawa, ul. Sobieskiego 110
tel: +22 559 1300
email: sekretariat@hipokrates.org
website: http://www.nil.org.pl
code of ethics: medical code

Polish Dental Association
ul. Kuźnicza 43/45
50-138 Wrocław
tel: +48 71 342 42 16
email: paradont@stom.am.wroc.pl
website: http://www.pts.net.pl/