Dental implant bridges London

Are you missing multiple adjacent teeth?

Perhaps you are smiling less and hiding away from others in an attempt to hide your gaps? 

For a permanent solution, why not consider a dental implant bridge from MIC?

What is a dental implant bridge?

Traditionally there are two types of dental bridges available for patients living with a missing tooth or many lost teeth, including:

The traditional bridge

Conventional bridges are a removable solution that rests on the teeth on either side of the gap, using small metal arms called ‘wings.’ 

This type of dental bridge can include multiple replacement teeth in a row, filling in any spaces in the bite. 

Implant-supported bridges

A dental implant bridge, also known as an implant-retained or implant-supported bridge, is a simple and easy solution for replacing multiple missing teeth. 

Unlike their removable counterparts, a dental implant bridge is attached to the jaw permanently using dental implants – giving the bridge and the bite extra stability and offering a more natural look for patients. 

If cared for correctly, an implant-supported dental bridge can last 10-20 years or more, giving you a smile to be proud of, a complete bite that makes eating easier, and a strengthened jaw.

Learn more about the types of dental implants we offer at Marylebone Implant Centre.

Front tooth bridge vs implant

If you have lost an individual tooth or teeth within the social six – the top front six teeth – it can be almost impossible to hide, making it especially damaging to your self-esteem. 

For this reason, most people in this situation will consider either a front tooth bridge or a dental implant – but which is best for you? 

Benefits of a front tooth bridge

  • Less expensive than dental implants.
  • Removable for easy cleaning.
  • Simpler treatment procedure that is much less invasive.
  • Matches the colour of the adjacent teeth.
  • Can last 10 – 20 years.
  • Likely to be covered by insurance.

Benefits of a front dental implant

  • Permanent structure so there is no movement or slippage.
  • Regenerates the jawbone as well as restoring the lost tooth.
  • Can last 20 – 30 years.
  • Matches the colour of the remaining natural teeth.
  • Can look more natural than a bridge.

Considerations for a front tooth bridge

  • Removable nature means that it isn’t as sturdy as a permanent option.
  • Wings on either side can damage the remaining teeth, weakening them over time.

Considerations for a front dental implant

  • Treatment will cost more at the outset. 
  • Treatment time will also take longer. 
  • Not normally covered by dental insurance. 
  • More invasive treatment procedure.
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Where can dental bridges be used? 

If you are looking for a less invasive way of replacing missing teeth, an implant-supported dental bridge can be used at any position in the mouth – from the very front teeth to the sides and back of the mouth.

As such, if you have a missing tooth or even a row of lost teeth, our team of highly skilled dentists can offer an implant-retained solution.
Unlike a front tooth or removable dental bridge, implant bridges London are secure and stable, meaning:

  • They can be used in any part of the mouth
  • You can eat a full and varied diet as well as speaking and smiling without concern
  • Each tooth replacement dental treatment will look natural among your existing teeth
  • Unlike a traditional bridge, the abutment teeth on either side of the gap will not be damaged or weakened

This is why dental bridges held in place with implants are such a popular option for those looking to avoid traditional false tooth options, like removable dentures.

How much are implant-supported bridges in the UK?

The cost of dental implant bridges in the UK will change depending on the following factors:

  • The type of dental bridge you choose
  • Where you go for treatment
  • Matches the colour of the remaining teeth.
  • How many natural teeth you need to replace
  • How many dental implants are needed to secure your treatment
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How you replace missing teeth: Implant-supported bridges vs partial dentures

For those looking to replace multiple missing teeth, treatment options will likely include partial dentures or dental bridges.
The former is less of an investment at the beginning but lacks the permanence and stability implant-supported bridges provide, as a non-fixed alternative.

It also allows for bone reabsorption and the potential movement in the surrounding teeth – which can cause healthy teeth to become uneven and need further treatment in the future.

Traditional dental bridges, however, use dental implants to permanently replace the missing teeth, stimulating the tooth root and keeping your jawbone healthy – vastly reducing the need for further treatment.

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How many teeth you need to replace

The more teeth that are failing or lost, the more dental bridge treatment will cost – as this increases the amount of materials needed and the complexity of treatment.

So, if you have multiple teeth that need to be restored, you should expect to pay more than a patient with a missing tooth or two.

How many implants are needed

Most dental implant bridges use two dental implants, in the form of small titanium screws, to replace missing teeth.

This gives a fixed bridge, prevents bone loss in the jaw, and includes a prosthesis that looks just like natural teeth.

But if more dental implants are needed to fit the dental implant bridge because of your unique dental circumstances, it will likely cost more.

To find out how much you can expect to pay for treatment, browse our fees page at your leisure.

Dental implant bridges at MIC

Marylebone Implant Centre has decades of experience restoring the smile and bite of patients with a huge array of dental circumstances.

So, if you are looking for implant bridges, London is the place to come to find the team here at MIC. 

We can help with everything from your initial consultation to proper care during the healing period or even provide ongoing care for complex cases – providing cost-effective treatment, less stress, and a final restoration that restores your smile. 

You can either call us on 020 3285 6144  or email our team and we’ll be in touch to book you in. 

Dental Bridges FAQs

Will people know if you have dental implant bridges?

Thanks to the anchored nature of dental implants, crowns and bridges can be securely fixed in place. 

This gives a much more natural look and feel – making it so that many people won’t even know that you have a tooth replacement option, like dental implant bridges. 

This is because, as the dental implants heal and osseointegrate with the jaw, the gums and soft tissues of the mouth will close over everything but the top of the dental implant screw and abutment. When the bridge is installed, it will then be very hard to see the difference between any remaining natural teeth and your bridge.

For more information on which solution is best for you, contact the experts at Marylebone Implant Centre. You can call us on 020 3434 2934 or fill in the contact form at the bottom of your screen and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. 

Do dental implant bridges allow you to eat everything you like?

One of the major benefits of dental implant bridges is that you are no longer restricted diet-wise. 

Unlike your diet before treatment or with alternatives like dentures, where there would be many things you couldn’t enjoy, such as chewy meat like steak or crunchy foods like fresh fruit and vegetables. 

As the bridge is fixed securely in place, you can chew and bite down on trickier foods like corn on the cob without concern that your bridge will move or become damaged. 

This means you can really throw yourself into social occasions again, joining friends and family for meals, coffee and a slice of cake, or BBQs in the summer without a care. 

To arrange a consultation to discuss dental implant bridges, fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page or give us a call on 020 3434 2934.

Can you combine dental implant bridges with zygomatic implants?

Absolutely!

If you need zygomatic implants as a way of getting dental implants with low bone levels or without the need for bone grafts and sinus lifts, you can combine dental implant bridges with zygomatic implants to work around these issues. 

Not only does this option make dental implant bridges possible for more people, but it can save you time and money, too – as you won’t need preparatory treatments. 

Likewise, you may be a good candidate for immediate placement, so you’ll be able to have a prosthesis fitted on the same day as your implants. However, this is decided on a case-by-case basis, so you would need to confirm this with our dentists before you could go ahead. 

If you have more questions about the implant process in the zygomatic region, reach out to us today for answers. You can email us or give our friendly team a call so we can help you decide which treatment is right for you. 

How long will recovery be with dental implant bridges?

There are two phases of recovery with dental implant treatment, the first from the incision sites in the mouth and the second from the implants in the jawbone, which includes a process called osseointegration. 

  • Once the dental implants and bridge have been fitted, the site should heal completely in around 10-14 days. – This is because healing in the mouth can be incredibly quick, unless you have a condition that affects healing, like diabetes, or you smoke.
  • The time taken for the dental implants to fuse with the jawbone is slightly different. – You should expect this to take 3-6 months, after which, the implant and your jawbone will be permanently fixed into place.

However, the total healing period will depend on whether you opt for delayed or immediate placement – but our specialist implantologists will go through this with you during your consultation. 

To find out more about dental implant bridges or to book a consultation, you can call us on 020 3434 2934 or fill in the contact form below. 

Teresa Wickford
Patient

My initial thoughts on dental implants was with hesitation but, having gone through the experience at the excellent M.I.C. I wish I had had them sooner. My first visit for a consultation with the totally professional Dr Santos was so relaxed and friendly my confidence was established straight away and I decided to go ahead. Every step of my treatment was explained to me and any questions immediately dealt with by Dr Santos and his team who I feel gave me the highest quality service I could have had. I would highly recommend the M.I.C to anyone considering dental implants for this gentleman’s skill and expertise.

Martin Rainsford
Patient

After many years living with a chrome cobalt partial denture I thought it was time to seriously investigate dental implants. The whole process from initial assessment/treatment plan to the finished product was amazing. I cannot get over the results MIC achieved. I can eat food that I wouldn’t dream of tackling with my denture a year ago. Dr Santos and his team are so friendly and professional. I have no hesitation in recommending the MIC.

Vince Kerrigan
Patient

I’ve just finished my treatment with the Marylebone Implant Centre and I’m delighted with the results. My expectations were truly exceeded! Prior to commencing treatment I met with Miriam to discuss my concerns (and wants) and to consider my options. Miriam conducted a full assessment and the output was a clear plan containing recommendations as well as options. Several months later my treatment is finished and I now have a smile I’m very proud of. Miriam and Francisco are clearly excellent dentists however, what kept me coming back, is that they both care about the welfare of their patients and are determined to achieve the results the patient wants. They keep at it until they (and the patient) are happy. The entire team are extremely professional and passionate about achieving the outcome the patient wants. Thanks Miriam, Francisco, Lyn, Sonia and Ellison for a pleasurable experience. You’re lovely people!

Nina Stone
Patient

I attended the Marylebone Implant Centre with a multitude of problems including advanced perio, bone loss and tooth decay. I was in need of urgent help. Dr Francisco Marques dos Santos took on board my case and recommended a plan of treatment. The plan included extensive bone grafting, several extractions, bridge and implant work. The treatment went through many stages and spanned over two years. Dr Francisco Marques dos Santos carried out all the operations with great professionalism and care. He was there at every stage, unfazed by any complications, always supportive. The final result is brilliant, outstanding. Thank you!!!

Hamilton Hawksworth
Patient

A friend and neighbour were looking to have possible implants done. When we spoke about this, I said I would probably need implants done as my current bridge was becoming loose. I came for an assessment and was impressed with everyone at the Practice. All the staff were friendly and informative. As I needed bone grafts with the correct healing time, the process has been long, but I am now 3 weeks away from finishing treatment. I am thoroughly impressed with everything they have done.

Joan Wallace
Patient

I had an ongoing infection in my upper gum and was referred to MIC by my dentist. I was treated by Dr. Molins and Dr. Santos to a totally professional, considerate, warm and caring experience. I was timely, accurately both informally and formally told about what to expect as a patient and the treatment I received was 2nd to none in that nothing was too much for them to do to enable me to receive all that I could want and wish for from both a bone graft and implant.

Robin Glen
Patient

I had made numerous contacts and researched what I was looking for in the dental procedure I required. From the first meeting with Dr Santos at the Marylebone implant clinic every thing became easily explained and confidence in him was immediate. The high level of expertise and treatment over the following 9 months of treatment was explained in detailed easy to understand appointments. The end result was far above my expectations and now have no feeling of implants with a natural feel. I have visited my previous private dentist with whom I have been for many years and he commented that the work had been the best he had seen. He now is recommending Dr.Santos for referrals. I cannot recommend the practice high enough and would not object to future patients contacting myself.

Mark Doig
Patient

From my 1st consultation through to the final fitting of my implants my experience with Marylebone Implant Centre has been incredible. Everyone I met was incredibly professional and went out of their way to ensure that I fully understood the options available and all aspects of my treatment. I am incredibly happy with my implants and although finding a specialist that I felt I could trust to get the work done was paramount, the icing on the cake was the fact that the cost was so reasonable I was able to get three implants fitted for less than my local dentist in Clapham was going to charge for two! I would recommend MIC to anyone without reservation.

Philip Evans
Patient

I am absolutely delighted with the customer service and treatment I received at the MIC. I have lived in a number of locations throuout the UK so have some experience of dentists – non of whom come close to the attention to detail of Dr Santos. Additionally nothing was to much trouble for the staff who were always friendly and professional. The implants look and feel completely natural! A days leave was required to commute to the practice on each occasion, but it was well worth it. I would recommend this practice without hesitation and would not hesitate to return if necessary.

Parmjhit Randhawa
Patient

I was very happy with the service from start to end, all treatment was completed whiten the quoted price, all treatment was done by the same specialist which was comforting. A 10 out of 10 service.

Roberto Daga
Patient

The level of efficiency , professionalism and integrity at the MIP are impressive indeed. I am absolutely delighted with my implant and looking forward to having another one. Thank you ever so much.

Keith Landin
Patient

The treatment was carried out exactly as promised and a few months on is very satisfactory. I would go back for more treatment if I ever needed it.

Carole Fox
Patient

I am very pleased with the implants and now it feels like they are my own teeth, there is no difference at all.

Denise Hickey
Patient

I had two teeth implants performed in February 2016 and can say the process was painless, efficiently carried out and with excellent results. All the staff were marvellous – the receptionists encouraging, supportive and friendly and the dentist utterly charming and very experienced. Lastly, the price was one of the most competitive on the market. I would highly recommend it without reservation.

Colin McCabe
Patient

I had my implant about 3 weeks ago. It was far less painful than I thought it would be; for me, probably the most uncomfortable bit was the initial injection, although not too bad. The aftercare from the team too was superior to what I expected. So far, I’ve been very impressed with my new implant and also the whole team at the implant centre.

Stanley Perry
Patient

From the reception staff through to my treatment everything was first class service. On each visit I was greeted with a smile and extractions bone growth and implants are all excellent. I must add the cost was considerably less than I had been quoted elsewhere. Would thoroughly recommend the MARYLEBONE implant centre

Peter Adam Wardle
Patient

I’m delighted with my dental implants. Dr Santos and his team were very professional and a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process. Many thanks.

Deborah Morris
Patient

After very careful research, I chose MIC. I am so pleased that I did as ALL the staff are magnificent. I had 14 teeth removed, 6 implants, 3 bone grafts and now have the most beautiful and incredibly real-looking set of upper teeth. The professionalism is obvious at every visit.I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them. MIC were also about 30% cheaper than the others I obtained quotes from! Thank you for everything, Francisco and crew.

Michael Conetta
Patient

At 85, I did wonder if this treatment would be to much for me to handle. I’m happy to say it was the best thing I could have done. After many years of a partial denture and problems with the few teeth I had left I took a leap of faith in Dr Santos and his team, and the results are fantastic. Dr Santos took me though the treatment step by step and I had every confidence in him and the final result, I was not let down. Dr Santos even put up with me talking about football every time we met.

Rebecca
Patient

I had a complicated case, whereby I had an infection in my gum in the area that I needed my implant, which also meant that I needed to have a bone graft. I had many consultations with various Implantologists. It was only until I met with Dr Santos, that I felt confident that he would be the one I trusted to do the job.He understood my history of bad experiences with dentists and that I was a very nervous patient. Everything was explained every step of the way, there were no hidden costs and the price was extremely reasonable for what I needed done. Dr Santos made sure that I was happy with the end result and I truly am. It was a long process, but worth as I now have my old smile back. Dr Santos and his team are professional, friendly and make you feel at ease. I cannot recommend MIC enough!

Helen
Patient

I am very happy with my ‘new tooth’ from the Marylebone Implant Centre. From the first time I walked through the door to my last visit and the aftercare plan, I have been completely satisfied. Dr dos Santos explained everything clearly and put me at ease when I had a natural tooth removed for the first time. Ciara and Paula who run the front desk are absolutely delightful and went out of their way to make sure I understood everything properly from finance to aftercare. One year on, my implant feels and looks like a normal natural molar.

Naveed
Patient

Great service for the entire team Very happy with everything and highly recommend them to anyone looking to have treatment or an Implant. Good information and step by step guide to what would happen and the whole thing was smooth and without fault. Thanks!

Malcolm Cox
Patient

I have had three implants carried out painlessly and with great skill. Brilliant dental surgeon.

Antac
Patient

From the 1st call I made and spoke with Paula I was reassured to be in good,professional trusted hands.. After speaking with a few practices I was glad to have left calling here last. Clean,confident,with no fuss from a warm welcome at reception to final fit. 100% happy.

David Fry
Patient

I just had a second set of overdentures made by the Marylebone Implant Centre (Francisco dos Santos). I was amazed at the quality and speed of the work, and the price was also very reasonable. But most importantly, at this practice you always feel that the customer comes first, and that your comfort and satisfaction are paramount. My first set of overdentures are also still going strong after more than 5 years, and the actual implants themselves have given me no trouble in all this time. While I cannot claim the actual implant procedure was pain-free, and I doubt it ever could be, the whole experience was extremely professionally managed, and also reasonably priced at one half to one third of the price quoted by other implant practices. I wholeheartedly recommend this practice for the reasons cited above.

Scott Spiro
Patient

It’s almost impossible for me to write this review without sounding like a relative but I will do my best. I was recommended to Marylebone Implant Centre by a friend at work. I am absolutely amazed at the professionalism, service and the final look of my teeth (I had them all done and they look incredible!!) Everything was so professional from start to finish and the team at the centre were all absolutely incredible. I highly and thoroughly recommend them to anybody.

Geoffrey Miles
Patient

Very professional approach to the dental surgery giving good confidence in a successful outcome. Absolutely no problems with the two implants which have given me the confidence to smile in public again.

Barbel Rosemarie France
Patient

I was always welcomed by staff in reception and dentist and his assistant. It was an uncomfortable experience to undergo but I was given painkillers to combat any discomfort . Great care was taken by the dentist to make me feel comfortable. It was the best decision I made and it was due to my dental Hygienist Catriana Bavington who strongly advised me to undergo this treatment and she introduced me to MIC. I am grateful to her and all the staff who looked after me.

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