The Maryland bridge is the most economical little bridge , both in cost and in the amount of tooth that needs to be removed. Here only 2 slots were placed in the neighbour tooth and the false tooth is supported by a small “wing” of metal. These mini-bridges are excellent for filling a gap at …
Full Coverage Bridge – Porcelain fused to metal
The full coverage bridge is a very strong option of holding onto the neighbours with crowns that cover the entire tooth. This option is good for broken down teeth, where support is needed to reconstruct the teeth either side of the gap. Bridges may have a metal substructure with porcelain on top, or they can …
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How much does a bridge cost?
When we talk about cost we can talk about money. But the other cost of cutting away healthy tooth to fit the bridge is possibly more valuable. That’s where the skill of your dentist comes in. A dentist with a little engineering nous can cut LESS tooth away causing LESS sensitivity and giving the teeth …