Dental Bridges in Turkey (Antalya)
Are you a possible dental bridges in Turkey recipient? Then this article will help you understand what dental bridges are and how you can get dental bridge in Turkey at a rate you can afford.
If you have missing teeth creating gaps in the mouth, there are several solutions to consider. You can use dentures, implants, or dental bridges. Dental bridges offer effective benefits at a rather low cost compared to the other two options. Dentures are removable and are quite uncomfortable to wear. Dental implants are expensive and require complicated surgical procedures. They can be paired with bridges to fix gaps caused by multiple missing teeth. If you have only one or two missing teeth, then a dental bridge is the most pain-free and cost-effective solution.
Dental bridges are a common term in cosmetic dentistry. A bridge is a restoration process used to eliminate gaps between missing teeth and join multiple teeth. These structures are often prescribed to patients with damaged or missing teeth which leads your other teeth to become loose. Dental bridges refer to a custom-made product that consists of two crowns and a “bridge” or a fake tooth, in between that fills the gap. It should be understood that if you want to close a single gap made by one tooth, the dental bridge would be for three teeth. To fix a gap caused by two missing teeth, you will need a 4-tooth dental bridge. Dental bridges are unique in the sense that you can replace several teeth at once with this single structure.
For example of choice,
It is better to have a single implant implemented if you have only one tooth missing. If you have two -or more- teeth missing next to each other and you do not want to have a double implant then you will need a 4-tooth dental bridge.
The dental bridges won’t look like a “bridge.” To regular viewers, the bridge would look like a set of natural tooth crowns. Dental bridges resemble and act like your natural teeth. Dental Bridges in Turkey are a long term non-removable solution. The dental bridge can also supported with prosthetic teeth created by dental implants. One of the quickest, aesthetically pleasing and most cost effective solutions is to close the gap using a fixed Dental Bridge. Dental bridges is a fixed feature and looks, feels and functions just like your natural teeth. You will not have any problems with eating or speaking.
Getting a dental bridge in Turkey can address a multitude of problems in your mouth that missing teeth can cause. For example,
- Missing teeth causes your jawbone to lose tissue, possibly altering the structure of your face.
- The teeth on the sides of a dental gap can drift apart as you age. This alters the even-ness of your smile.
- It could make it harder for you to bite as well.
- Your speech could be affected as a result of tooth loss.
Dental bridges can step in to stall such complications and help you retain your original biting and speaking habits.
Your treatment will be around 4-6 days depending on the damage.
The dental bridge will be made from metal porcelain or zirconium porcelain, two of the most durable and best-rated materials used to make dental bridges. The porcelain in dental bridges is not the same as the porcelain in your vase. The medical grade material is chosen for its sturdiness, minimal risk of side effects, and aesthetic appeal. Porcelain is really good at imitating natural teeth enamel. It can look white in a natural way. Once the pontics are constructed, it wouldn’t be easy to distinguish the fake porcelain teeth from the real ones unless someone is looking real hard. Some people may choose metal because the material is more durable than porcelain. Metal crowns rarely break off, but may experience some wear. However, metal dental bridges stand out, so most patients don’t choose this material. If you are travelling to dental bridges in Turkey for a few days CAD-CAM technology can also be used to design and craft your new Dental Bridge in the clinic itself without the need for an outside laboratory to complete any aspect of the procedure, saving you time and money.
Parts and Structure of a Dental Bridge
To understand dental bridges better, it’s important to understand what it’s made out of. One part of a dental bridge is how it’s anchored in your mouth, using either implants or teeth as mentioned above. After the anchor, there are two important parts of a dental bridge:
- The pontic
- The abutment
The abutment is a small structure that connects the dental bridge to either an implant or anchoring teeth. Usually, one abutment is used per crown, but there could be more depending on need. The abutment can be placed in a non-visible manner. It’s mainly considered a part that offers structural support to the dental bridge. The pontic is the visible part of the dental bridge that imitates teeth. A dental bridge can have one or more pontic depending on how many teeth you are replacing. One pontic represents a single missing tooth. The pontic isn’t just a visual addition to the dental bridge. It’s what gives your teeth functionality similar to real teeth. The pontic, abutment, an implant or teeth completes all the parts of a dental bridge.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
Here is a summary of the main advantages of dental bridges:
- Replace missing teeth with functional artificial teeth
- Aesthetically improve your smile
- Distribute the forces in your bite properly and improve speaking
- Prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position
- Prevent facial sagging caused by missing teeth
- Minimize the risk of jawbone losing density because of missing teeth
- A more manageable and affordable alternative to dental implants
Different Types of Dental Bridges
There are four main types of bridges. Our expert dentists will examine your teeth thoroughly, understand your requirements and then suggest the right option for your teeth.
A Traditional/Standard Dental Bridge
A traditional, or a standard, dental bridge is the simplest form of dental bridge supported by teeth. This is the most common and widely used bridge. A traditional bridge is where one or more fake teeth held in place with crowns. These crowns are cemented to the teeth surrounding the tooth that is missing. Traditional dental bridges are most suited when you have normal natural teeth strong enough to support a bridge.
Cantilever Dental Bridge
A Cantilever dental bridge replaces only one tooth in a gap. This is supported by a crown on only one side. A Cantilever dental bridge is cemented to a single natural tooth by the gap. So there’s only a single abutment. This is a very small type of dental bridge, used to treat narrow gaps.
Maryland Dental Bridge
A Maryland dental bridge looks just like a traditional one. It’s supported by two natural teeth on either side of the gap. But the similarities largely end there.
Standard dental bridges have pontics as artificial teeth. But the Maryland bridges use metal or porcelain frameworks to support teeth without having to prepare them. The pontic teeth are bonded to this framework with one or two metal wings on the back side.
Implant-Based Dental Bridge
This type of dental bridge is mostly used when you have more than one tooth that is missing. These bridges are held in place by implants, which are secured to your jawbone for maximum stability. It requires at least 2 oral surgeries to receive an implant-supported dental bridge. The first surgery inserts the implants to your jawbone. The second surgery places the bridge on the implants. Implant-supported bridges are very durable, reliable and long lasting.
The Standard Procedure for Getting Dental Bridges in Turkey
Preparation State for Getting a Dental Bridge
Your dentist would evaluate your teeth and gums to determine your suitability for the procedure. If you have gum disease, you may not qualify for permanent dental bridges in Turkey. You can discuss the type of bridge you want and the materials. During the first visit, your dentist may prepare your teeth for receiving a dental bridge. This may involve cleaning out the tooth gap area. For bridges supported by teeth, your dentist may prepare the anchoring teeth as well. If your bridge is teeth supported, your dentist may have give you’re a temporary bridge during the first visit. It’s normal for the dentist to remove some enamel from anchoring teeth to prepare for the dental bridge. Quite importantly, your dentist will take x-rays and make impressions of your teeth. These will be sent to a medical laboratory with premium-grade material to design and sculpt the dental bridge.
Fitting a Teeth-Supported Dental Bridge
During the second visit, the temporary bridge would come off. The dentist would check to make sure the new dental bridge in Turkey is made according to measurements. For permanent dental bridges, the dentist would use a special cement to attach the bridge. You can try feeling how well the new bridge fits. You won’t be able to bite down hard on anything until the bridge is fully attached to the teeth. This may take a couple of days depending on the type of procedure. In some cases, the dentist may require you to come in for a third follow-up visit as well.
Getting Implant-Supported Dental Bridges
The procedure for dental bridges with implants requires oral surgery. The first stage of the procedure involves surgery to drill the implants into your mouth. Then you would have to wait up to 8 months for the implants to fully fuse into your jawbone. In the meantime, your dentist may provide a temporary dental bridge. Once a checkup confirms that the implants are fused, there would be a second procedure the receive the dental bridge. Your dentist will make a small cut on the gum to expose the implants and then use an abutment to fix the implants to the bridge. The recovery time for this procedure is much shorter. The implant-supported dental bridge procedure is more expensive and complex than teeth supported ones. But you can enjoy more stability following this procedure.
You should brush your dental bridge when you brush your regular teeth. With proper oral hygiene, a dental bridge can last up to 10 years.
Dental Bridge in Turkey Costs
Dental bridges can be expensive when made with top-grade material. Health insurance in places like the UK does not always cover the costs of dental bridges either. Dentalara offers high-end dental crowns at low operational costs. You will have access to dental bridges made from branded material but without the associated expenses. If you choose to get your dental bridge in Turkey made in our clinics, it will save you, lab costs as well.
In general, teeth supported dental bridges are a lot cheaper than implant supported ones. When you decide for implant-supported dental bridges, you have to pay for implants as well. A standard dental bridge can cost between £400 to £500. Costs may increase or decrease depending on the size of the bridge and the materials you opt for.
All Bridges crafted by our clinics are done so in A grade laboratories known for dental excellence and accuracy. It is important to remember, the skills of the Cosmetic Dentist is only one aspect of your treatment. The quality of the Crowns used in your Dental Bridge, combined with the skills of the Dental Technician is also vitally important to ensure a good end result in terms of both function and aesthetics.
Please get in touch with us today and we can provide further information related to the treatment options available and the associated certain costs of each.