Dental Bridge (per pontic)

A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) way to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more replacement teeth, called pontics, which bridge the gap and are supported at each end — either by crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth or by dental implants. Because it is cemented or fixed in place, a bridge stays put during eating and speaking and does not need to be removed for cleaning in the way a denture does.

At Dentica bridges are made from tooth-coloured ceramic and designed using the practice's CEREC CAD/CAM system, which supports a precise fit and a natural appearance that blends with the surrounding teeth. The cost is calculated per pontic — the actual replacement tooth in the span — while the supporting elements, whether crowns on the neighbouring teeth or implants, are quoted separately depending on the design chosen. Treatment typically involves…