Types of Dental Bridges
Your Dental Bridge Procedure
Initial Consultation
Your dentist evaluates your teeth and gums, often with X-rays, to determine the right type of bridge.
Tooth Preparation
For traditional and cantilever bridges, a small amount of enamel is removed from the supporting teeth.
Impressions
An impression is taken so your bridge can be custom-made to fit precisely.
Temporary Bridge
A temporary bridge protects your teeth and gums while your permanent bridge is being made.
Final Placement
Your permanent bridge is checked for fit and bite, then cemented permanently in place.
What Dental Bridges Cost
Pricing depends on how many teeth your bridge needs to replace. A two-tooth bridge ranges from around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 30,000, rising to around Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 90,000 for a six-tooth bridge. Your dentist will confirm the exact cost for your case at your consultation.
Caring for Your Bridge
Brush twice daily and floss around your bridge, using a floss threader or interdental brush to clean underneath it properly. Keep up with regular dental check-ups, avoid very hard or sticky foods, and avoid tobacco use, all of which help your bridge and the teeth supporting it last as long as possible.
Why Replacing a Missing Tooth Matters
Leaving a gap from a missing tooth unaddressed can allow neighbouring teeth to shift out of position over time, and can also affect your bite and how evenly you chew. A bridge fills that gap and helps keep your remaining teeth stable, alongside restoring the appearance and function of your smile.
Bridges Compared With Other Options
A bridge is one of several ways to replace missing teeth, alongside dentures and dental implants. Bridges are fixed in place, unlike removable dentures, and do not always require the healing time associated with implants. Your dentist can talk you through how a bridge compares with these alternatives for your specific situation.
Ready to Fill the Gap? Book Your Bridge Consultation
Ready to talk about a dental bridge? Book a consultation and we will assess your missing teeth and recommend the bridge type best suited to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost depends on how many teeth are being replaced, ranging from around Rs. 10,000 for a two-tooth bridge to around Rs. 90,000 for a six-tooth bridge. Your dentist will confirm exact pricing at your consultation.
With proper care, dental bridges typically last 5 to 15 years.
Some patients notice a temporary change in speech while adjusting to a new bridge, which usually settles within a short period as you get used to it.
Special floss threaders or interdental brushes help clean underneath a bridge, where ordinary floss cannot easily reach.
A bridge is permanently cemented in place using supporting teeth or implants, while a partial denture is removable. Your dentist can advise which suits your case.
Yes, our prosthodontics team offers dental bridges across our Panjagutta, Hitech City, and Nanakramguda hospitals.
A three-tooth bridge is priced between the two-tooth range (around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 30,000) and the six-tooth range (around Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 90,000), depending on the material chosen. Your dentist will confirm the exact cost at your consultation.