A Few Missing Teeth
Dental Implant Bridges are one of the most lifelike and natural-looking solutions out there for replacing a few missing teeth. The teeth are porcelain which fit over a metal structure inside the mouth. This gives a secure and realistic solution.
They can be used for anything from 2 teeth to a whole jaw, but the real benefit is that because of the ‘bridge’, fewer implants need to be used. Not only does this mean better surgery for you, it also makes it more cost-effective for what you receive.
It can even be as little as 2 implants for 4 teeth. The historical alternative are traditional dental bridges which do have their downsides.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges have been around for 100 years. Until dental implants came along dental bridges were considered the gold standard treatment for the replacement of single teeth or a number of teeth. Bridges require some sound teeth to attach to – usually either side of a gap.
Advantages of bridges
- Can achieve excellent aesthetic results
- Long lived (10 years possible)
- Feel like real teeth
- Quick – bridges can be completed in 2 weeks
- Stay put and don’t move around
- Fixed in place (not removable like dentures)
- Less expensive than implants
Disadvantages
- Require solid teeth to fix to
- Bridge support teeth have to be drilled down to make room for the bridge-bridge support teeth will often fail in the long term because of the extra strain on them (5 yrs +)
- Not suitable for replacing more than 2 teeth in a row
- Not possible if large number of teeth are missing
- Not possible if teeth missing do not have a solid tooth behind them to act as a back bridge support
- More expensive than dentures
Cost from £2,900 – We also provide temporary Bridges which cost from £386
Feel free to browse a gallery selection of our before and after
Dental Implant case studies
Free Consultation
Without seeing things for ourselves, we can’t tell people what their options are.
And so with that in mind, we are happy to offer free consultations, as this is a big decision for most people. We are careful to take budget, comfort and appearance into account when explaining all the available choices and there is never any pressure to proceed, and certainly not on the day.
We set out to be a friendly practice and try to provide everybody with what’s right for them, at an affordable cost. We hope our dentist reviews give that impression.
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What they say about us
Upper Jaw Implants – Painless!
Had a full upper jaw implant procedure 3 weeks ago and I’m absolutely delighted with the results. My smile has returned and confidence restored, from the initial consultation with Andrew Fennell his whole staff were totally professional and extremely caring. Special mention to Lauren the hygienist, Denise on reception, Toni who assisted during the procedure, Jim the technician and or course Andrew an absolute superstar.
I had some swelling immediately afterwards but almost no pain and it now is staring to feel natural. Thanks to all at winning smiles.
Andrew was absolutely amazing
I went to Andrew Fennell with many problems
Crowns needing replacing
And needing many implants
Straight away I was put on a step by step plan of action
Visiting hygienist
Teeth whitening for readiness of implants and new crowns
Andrew was absolutely amazing all way through procedures
And I’m glad to say that my work was completed after a long journey and I’m delighted
I can smile and laugh again instead of hiding my teeth
He is Fantastic
And so are all staff
So friendly and kind
Tuesday I went back to Andrew for a check and I ended up having a wisdom tooth out there and then so I wouldn’t encounter a further problem
Thank you Andrew
Thoroughly recommend this dentist
Kay