Dental Bridges

A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a replacement to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. It is fixed in place — nothing to take out, nothing to click, and you clean it in your mouth like your own teeth.

Why a gap is worth closing

A missing tooth is not only cosmetic. The teeth beside it drift into the space, the opposing tooth drops down looking for contact, your bite changes, food packs into the gap, and the jawbone in that area slowly resorbs. Chewing load shifts onto teeth that were not designed to carry it.

The longer a gap is left, the more complicated and expensive putting it right becomes.

Types of bridge

Traditional bridge — crowns on the teeth either side, carrying the replacement tooth between them. The strongest and most common option.

Cantilever bridge — anchored on one side only, where there is a healthy tooth on just one edge of the gap.

Maryland (resin-bonded) bridge — held by thin wings bonded to the back of the neighbouring teeth. Very conservative, ideal for a single missing front tooth in a young patient, but less strong.

Bridge or implant?

An implant replaces the root as well as the crown and does not involve touching the neighbouring teeth — it is the better solution in many cases. It is also more expensive, needs healthy bone, and takes months. A bridge is faster, considerably cheaper, and a very good long-term answer when the adjacent teeth already need crowns anyway. We will tell you honestly which one suits your mouth and your budget, and refer you on where an implant is genuinely the better call.

The process

Visit one. The supporting teeth are prepared under local anaesthetic, impressions and shade records are taken, and a temporary bridge is fitted.

Visit two. The bridge is tried in and checked for fit, shade and bite. Adjustments are made.

Visit three, if needed. Final cementation once everything is confirmed.

Most cases are complete within two to three weeks.

Cleaning under a bridge

This is the part that decides how long it lasts. You cannot floss between the units, so we will show you how to use interdental brushes or superfloss to clean underneath the replacement tooth. Five extra seconds a day, and it matters.

Cost

Bridges start at Rs 25,000 depending on the span, the material and how many teeth are involved. You get an exact written quotation after your examination, and larger cases can be paid in two instalments.

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