An implant-supported dental bridge, also known as an implant-supported fixed denture, is a replacement for multiple teeth in one span that utilises dental implants and a fixed prosthesis.
Benefits of An Implant-Supported Dental Bridge
An implant-supported bridge can be placed in areas of the mouth where a conventional dental bridge would not be possible, such as long spans of missing teeth or missing teeth towards the back of the jaw with no posterior tooth bridge remaining to act as an abutment.
In these situations, without dental implants, your only option would be removable dentures.
Implant-supported bridges support themselves and do not rely on or compromise adjacent teeth. They have a highly effective survival rate and can restore function to an area of the mouth that would otherwise have been underutilised.
The Procedure for Implant-Supported Bridges
Our professional team of dentists will discuss all your dental bridge treatment options, including the difference between a permanent dental bridge vs an implant-supported bridge. The risks involved in a dental bridge procedure will also be discussed, along with the cost of dental bridges in Singapore, to help you better decide on the treatment approach that best meets your needs.
Our dentist then takes measurements of your teeth with dental impressions and your occlusion with facebow measurements. This allows our dentist to recreate an exact model of your jaws and their relationship to your teeth. Along with a 3D digital scan, our dentist collates all the information to plan your optimal dental implant treatment.
Implant surgery is carried out under local anaesthesia and sterile surgical conditions. After the implant is placed, you will receive some stitches to help the healing process and instructions on how to care for the site. Medicines will also be prescribed to aid the healing as well as for pain relief.
Our dentist will review your implant dental bridge site 10 days after surgery to assess the healing and remove the stitches.
The implant will fuse to the bone in a process called osseointegration, which takes an average of 3 months. At this stage, most patients will now be ready for the next prosthetic phase. We work closely with our dental laboratory partners to fabricate your bridge. When it is prepared, all aspects of the fit are checked, and any necessary minor adjustments are made.
You will receive instructions on how to care for your new dental implants and bridgework. Initially, we will check in with you frequently to ensure that there are no complications; these intervals will increase until your implant reviews take place as part of your regular dental check-up. Maintenance of all your teeth, including those supported by implants, remains vital to ensure your overall oral health.
Dental implants have an excellent survival rate; however, in a small percentage of cases, complications can occur. Lifestyle factors, among many other things, can affect the success of your implant treatment. Our team will be with you every step of the way and work with you to find an effective solution should you experience complications.
Dental Bridge Cost Singapore
Implant treatment is complex and multi-phased when it comes to implant-supported dental bridge treatment. The choice of implant system, among other factors, will significantly impact the price of a dental implant-supported bridge.
TEETH @ Tiong Bahru is accredited by the Ministry of Health and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board. Therefore, you may be able to use your MediSave account in Singapore to cover the costs of specific surgical procedures, such as certain implant treatments or the placement of dental implants.
We invite you to contact our dental clinic in Singapore to learn more about our implant-supported bridge services.
