Question 1

What is an implant-supported bridge?

Accepted Answer

An implant-supported bridge replaces two or more adjacent missing teeth using dental implants as the supporting structure, rather than crowning healthy neighboring teeth. Typically two implants support a three-, four-, or five-unit bridge.

Question 2

When is an implant bridge better than individual implants?

Accepted Answer

When you have three or more adjacent missing teeth, an implant bridge can be more efficient and cost-effective than placing one implant per missing tooth. The bridge spans the gap on two well-placed implants, restoring chewing function and appearance with less surgery overall.

Question 3

When is an implant bridge better than a tooth-supported bridge?

Accepted Answer

Tooth-supported bridges require crowning the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap. An implant bridge does not — it preserves the healthy teeth entirely. When the adjacent teeth are healthy and untouched, implant bridges are almost always the more conservative answer.

Question 4

How long does the implant bridge process take?

Accepted Answer

From consult to final bridge, plan on four to six months. Surgical placement of the implants is the first step, followed by three to four months of integration with bone, and then the design and seating of the final bridge over two more visits.

Question 5

How much does an implant bridge cost?

Accepted Answer

Implant bridge fees vary by the number of implants, the number of teeth being replaced, the material of the bridge, and whether bone grafting is needed first. We quote in writing at your consult with each component itemized. Sarasota Dental Arts is out-of-network with all insurance; we itemize for your submission.

Question 6

How long do implant bridges last?

Accepted Answer

The implant fixtures themselves regularly last decades. The ceramic bridge on top behaves much like an individual crown — well-bonded, well-occluded, and protected from grinding, you should expect 15 to 25 years from the bridge, often longer.

Implant-supported bridges,
multiple teeth, no compromise.

Implant bridges,
explained.

Implant-supported bridges,multiple teeth, no compromise.

Implant bridges,explained.

What is an implant-supported bridge?+

When is an implant bridge better than individual implants?+

When is an implant bridge better than a tooth-supported bridge?+

How long does the implant bridge process take?+

How much does an implant bridge cost?+

How long do implant bridges last?+

Implant-supported bridges,
multiple teeth, no compromise.

Implant bridges,
explained.