What Is the Dental Bridge and How Much Does It Cost?

If your tooth is missing, a dental bridge or a false tooth can help. The abutment teeth hold the bridge on either side of the gap.

A bridge can be made up of various materials, including gold and porcelain, and the cost depends on the type of bridge

Let’s understand more!

Types of Dental Bridges

Here are the four main types of bridges:

Traditional dental bridge

A traditional dental bridge involves a false tooth held by a dental crown, which is cemented to the abutment tooth.

This is the most popular type of bridge used if you have natural teeth on both sides of the gap caused by a missing tooth.

Cost: Between $2,000 – $5,000 for each tooth

Cantilever dental bridge

While it is similar to a traditional bridge, a cantilever dental bridge is held in place by a crown, which is cemented to only one abutment tooth.

So, for this bridge, you need only one natural tooth beside the gap.

Cost: Between $2,000 – $5,000 for each tooth

Maryland dental bridge

This is similar to the traditional dental bridge and involves two natural abutment teeth, each on the side of the gap. However, Maryland dental bridge uses a framework of porcelain or mental held by abutment teeth.

The bridge needs a natural tooth on each side of the gap.

Cost: Between $1,500 – $2,500 for each tooth

Implant-supported dental bridge

It uses dental implants instead of the crown or framework. In this case, you need one implant for each missing tooth to hold the bridge in position.

This is considered the most stable and strongest system and needs two surgeries:

• The first to embed the implant in the jaw bone
• The second is to place the bridge.

Cost: Between $5,000 – $15,000 for each tooth

Planning to get a dental bridge? You need to find a trusted Rockville dentist to perform implant surgery.

In our conveniently located Rockville dental office, Dr. Hackley and our staff are highly qualified professionals well-versed in the latest developments in the field.