Factors in DENTAL BRIDGE PRICES



All too often, people find that they need dental bridges. The dental bridge prices will vary significantly between individuals though. These dental bridges function to replace one or more teeth that were lost.



These bridges have more than one purpose. They are both functional and cosmetic. The dental bridge reduces the potential for a number of different conditions, including a changing bite and periodontal disease. The dental bridge also prevents TMJ and it opens the other teeth up to faster decay and cavities.

The dental bridge prices also depend greatly on the type of bridge being placed fixed to the mouth. There are three different types of dental bridges that can be permanently affixed to a person’s mouth. These are the cantilever bridges, the conventional bridge and the resin bonded bridge. Each of these bridges requires different levels of dental preparation and care, greatly affecting the cost of the bridge.

The dental bridge prices vary greatly based on the amount of work that is needed and the number of teeth that are to be replaced. The bridge will cost less if only one or two teeth need to be replaced. The condition of the surrounding teeth is another major concern when determining the dental bridge prices. If the gums are not in good condition and there are cavities or fillings in the surrounding teeth, more work will need to be done and the price of the bridge will rise. Adversely, if the teeth are in good condition and the gums have been cared for, the price can decline.

There are three basic materials that the dental bridge can be constructed with. These materials are metal alloy, gold and porcelain. The metal alloy is the least expensive of the dental bridges. This does not create a very aesthetically pleasing look, and is most often used for bridges in the back of the mouth. The gold is a fairly expensive material and is very gentle to the surrounding teeth and gums. Porcelain is the most life like of the materials and the hardest to use and therefore is the most expensive of the materials. This material is most often used for bridges that replace the teeth in the front of the mouth.