Dental bridge on implants
Fixed prosthesis on implants that replaces several teeth in a row, typically three crowns on two implants.
What is a bridge on implants?
A dental bridge is the option to place three crowns on two implants, without the need to place an implant per crown. Depending on the space without teeth, more crowns could be placed; however, the average is three crowns on two implants.
A fixed prosthesis on dental implants is a type of dental restoration used to replace one or several missing teeth. It consists of placing dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular bone, and a dental prosthesis is permanently fixed on them.
Dental implants are small titanium screws or other biocompatible material that are inserted into the jaw or maxillary bone to function as artificial roots. Once the implants are fully integrated with the bone, a dental prosthesis is placed on them.
The fixed prosthesis can be an individual crown, which replaces a single tooth, or a partial or complete dental prosthesis that replaces several teeth in the same dental arch. The prosthesis is cemented or screwed onto the implants, providing a solid and stable base, similar to natural teeth.
Fixed prostheses on dental implants offer numerous benefits compared to removable prostheses. They provide greater comfort, stability, and chewing function, in addition to improving dental aesthetics and patient self-confidence. They also help preserve bone and facial health, as implants stimulate the bone and prevent its resorption.
It is important to note that placing fixed prostheses on dental implants requires a process that can take several stages and some months, depending on the individual patient's situation. Additionally, careful evaluation and planning by a dentist specialized in implantology is required to determine patient suitability and ensure treatment success.
What is the step-by-step process for a bridge on implants?
Once three months have passed since the implant integration in the bone, the impression for the crowns is taken and sent to the laboratory to proceed with the first test in approximately one week, and if everything is fine, in one more week the bridge would be placed on the implants.
Bridge on immediate loading implants: In case of aesthetic and functional needs, on the day of surgery provisional crowns can be placed and thus the patient can leave the office with their teeth in place.
To replace a single tooth, a single implant crown is used, which is easier to clean and maintain. Without implants, the alternative is a fixed bridge on natural teeth, which rests on the neighboring teeth after they have been prepared. Unlike an implant-supported overdenture, which you take out to clean, the bridge stays fixed.
Advantages of a bridge on implants
Bridges on implants offer multiple benefits both economic and functional:
What are the advantages of a bridge on implants?
Economic advantage
The main advantage is economic since the patient can save on an implant. For example, with 2 implants, 3 crowns can be placed, significantly reducing the total cost of treatment.
Better load distribution
Loads can be distributed better by placing large extensions of teeth on implants, which gives longevity to the work and reduces stress on each individual implant.
Greater comfort and stability
They provide greater comfort, stability, and chewing function compared to removable prostheses, offering a more natural feeling when eating and speaking.
Aesthetic and self-confidence improvement
They improve dental aesthetics and patient self-confidence, providing a natural and complete smile without visible gaps.
Bone health preservation
They help preserve bone and facial health, as implants stimulate the bone and prevent its resorption, maintaining facial structure long-term.
Bridges on implants represent an optimal solution that combines economy, functionality, and aesthetics, offering lasting and predictable results.
How much does a bridge on implants cost?
Implant + crown
High-end implant
High-end implant from Straumann group, healing screws, prosthetic abutment, transepithelials, high-end zirconium crown with 3D technology, CT radiodiagnostic tests and guided navigation application for precise, sutureless, incision-free and above all painless surgery is €1800.
All inclusive
Frequently asked questions about implant-supported bridges
Answers to common questions about dental bridges on implants in Madrid. customer service.
Yes. When several teeth in a row are missing, you do not need one implant per tooth: implants are placed in some of the gaps and a bridge is fixed on them. The most common option is a three-crown bridge on two implants, and more crowns can be added if the space is larger.
It depends on how many teeth are missing. On average, two implants support a three-crown bridge; in larger spaces the bridge can be extended with more crowns. We define it at your assessment with a 3D study.
Both options are excellent. Bridges on implants have the economic advantage of needing fewer implants (for example, 2 implants for 3 crowns), which reduces the cost. They also allow better distribution of chewing loads. Individual crowns on implants offer greater ease of cleaning and individual maintenance. The choice depends on the specific case, the amount of bone available, and the patient's budget.
At ENIQ we use cutting-edge technology with dynamic guided navigation that allows precise surgeries, without sutures and with minimal incisions. Our large investment in R&D allows us to offer minimally invasive treatments with predictable results. Additionally, we offer the immediate loading option, allowing the patient to leave with provisional teeth the same day of surgery.
The price corresponds to two implants and three crowns. The average price of implant and crown is approximately €1500 to €2000, so that would be multiplied by two and the price of an additional crown would be added, which depending on the material ranges from €350 to €600. If there were more crowns, it would simply be adding the crowns to the two implants with crowns that support it. It is important that they also inform you of the price of the 3D study, if you need bone, and if the price includes prosthetic attachments.
Once three months have passed since the implant integration in the bone (osseointegration), the impression for the crowns is taken and sent to the laboratory. In approximately one week the first test is done and, if everything is fine, in one more week the bridge would be placed on the implants. With immediate loading, the patient can leave the same day of surgery with provisional crowns.
At ENIQ the price of €1800 per implant includes: high-end implant from Straumann group, healing screws, prosthetic abutment, transepithelials, high-end zirconium crown with 3D technology, CT radiodiagnostic tests and guided navigation application for precise, sutureless, incision-free and above all painless surgery. All included, no surprises.