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Implant-supported bridges in Lansvale

Implant-supported bridges
in Lansvale

A fixed row of teeth that stands on its own

When three or more teeth are missing side by side, an implant bridge can fill the whole space with one piece. The new teeth are joined together and held on implants in the jaw, usually one at each end, so the healthy teeth nearby are not filed down to carry them. At Odontologie Dental Care in Lansvale an implant bridge starts from $9,000 for three teeth, planned at a free consultation.

Fewer implants than one per tooth
Neighbouring natural teeth left as they are

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Your next step

Book a free implant bridge consultation

See us at our Lansvale practice, with parking at the front and back. We take photographs and an OPG X-ray of the gap, tell you whether an implant bridge or another option suits it, and give you a written treatment plan with the fees and timeline. Payment options are explained before you decide. A $75 deposit holds your free consultation, and it is refunded when you attend or if you give us 48 hours' notice to cancel.

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Photos and OPG X-ray included
Written plan with fees and timeline
Implant and traditional bridges compared
Payment options explained

Transparent pricing

Implant bridge cost in Lansvale

Treatment	Price
Implant consultation and treatment plan	Free
3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan	$220
Implant bridge replacing 2 teeth	from $5,000
Implant bridge replacing 3 teeth	from $9,000

The implant bridge cost for your mouth depends on how many implants the span needs, how many teeth the bridge carries, the bridge material, and whether you need extractions, a bone graft or IV sedation. Each part is itemised in your written plan before treatment starts. Our dental implant cost guide explains why implant fees vary.

Odontologie Dental Care offers humm and Afterpay, subject to approval, to help spread the cost of an implant bridge. See our payment options.

Render of a three-tooth bridge supported by two dental implants in the jaw

The basics

What is an implant-supported bridge?

An implant-supported bridge is a single restoration of joined teeth that is fixed onto dental implants rather than onto natural teeth. The implants act as the pillars and the bridge spans between them, so a gap of three or four teeth can be closed without an implant under every one.

It suits people who have lost several neighbouring teeth through decay, gum disease or an accident, and who would rather have something fixed than a removable plate. Because the bridge is screwed or cemented onto the implants, it does not come out at night and does not rest on the gum the way a denture does.

Patients from Lansvale, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Wetherill Park and Edensor Park see us for this treatment.

Render of a traditional bridge held on two crowned natural teeth

The big question

Implant bridge or traditional bridge?

A traditional bridge is held by the natural teeth on each side of the gap. Those teeth are shaped and crowned, and the false teeth hang between them. It can be completed in a couple of weeks with no surgery, and it is a sensible option when the supporting teeth already have large fillings or crowns. It works for shorter gaps, and our crowns and bridges page explains it in full.

An implant bridge takes its support from the jaw instead. The points that tend to matter to patients:

Healthy teeth stay untouched. Nothing is cut back on the teeth nearby.
Longer gaps. Because the load goes into the bone, an implant bridge can span three or more missing teeth where natural teeth could not carry that weight.
Bone under the gap. Implants give the jaw something to hold, which helps slow the shrinking that follows tooth loss.
Time and cost. It takes months rather than weeks and involves minor surgery.

Both are fixed in the mouth and cleaned with a floss threader or water flosser underneath. We look at your teeth and bone and tell you honestly which one fits.

Exploded view of an implant post, abutment and crown, the pieces that anchor a bridge

How many implants

How many implants hold a bridge?

For most bridges of three or four teeth, two implants are enough: one at each end of the gap, with the middle teeth sitting between them. Some situations call for more support:

Longer spans. Five or more missing teeth in a row usually need a third implant so the bridge does not flex.
Back of the mouth. Molars take heavier chewing forces, so a bridge there may be planned with extra support.
Softer or thinner bone. Where the bone is less dense, spreading the load over more implants is safer.
Grinding. People who clench or grind at night may need sturdier support and a night guard to protect the bridge.

Each implant is a Swiss-made Straumann post set into the jaw, and the bridge connects to them through abutments. Fewer implants means less surgery and a lower fee, so we use the smallest number that will carry the bridge safely.

A dentist holding a shade tab beside a woman's teeth to match the colour of her implant bridge

The finished teeth

What the bridge is made of and how long it lasts

The bridge itself is made by a boutique dental laboratory from a digital scan of your implants and bite. Tooth-coloured ceramics are the usual choice, shaded to blend with your remaining teeth and shaped so the gum line looks natural. On a long span at the back of the mouth, a stronger framework under the ceramic may be advised.

With daily cleaning and regular check-ups, an implant bridge can serve you for many years. The implants are designed to stay in the bone long term. The bridge takes the wear of eating and may eventually need repair or replacement, and because it is fixed to implants rather than teeth, it can often be removed and refitted by your dentist without disturbing the posts.

What shortens its life is mostly gum inflammation around the implants, smoking and heavy grinding. We show you how to clean underneath it before you leave, and check it at each visit.

Timeline

From first visit to fitted bridge

A typical implant bridge takes about four to seven months from the day the implants go in. The appointments themselves are short; the time is mostly the bone healing around the implants.

If teeth still need to come out, they are removed first, and the sites may be left to heal before the implants are placed. Where bone has thinned after years without teeth, a bone graft can be done first and adds some months to the plan. Our article on dental implant healing stages explains what happens in the jaw during this time.

You are not left with a visible gap while you heal. A temporary bridge or denture can be made for the front of the mouth, and we plan it before the implants are placed.

How it works

How an implant bridge is built

An implant bridge is made in stages, with healing in between. Here is the usual order of events at our Hume Highway practice.

Cross-section of a jaw showing a gap where several neighbouring teeth are missing

Plan the span

We take photographs and an OPG X-ray and measure the bone along the gap, adding a 3D cone-beam scan if needed. This shows where the implants can sit and whether any area needs a graft. You receive a written plan with the fee and timeline.

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Cross-section showing two titanium implants placed at each end of the gap

Set the implants

The implants, commonly two for a three-tooth span, are placed under local anaesthetic. If a long appointment worries you, IV sedation with an anaesthetist is available. Most people return to light duties within a day or two.

Cross-section of the two healed implants with abutments fitted above the gum

Wait for the bone

Over about three to six months the bone grows onto the implants. A temporary can cover the gap in visible areas while you wait. When the implants are firm, we fit abutments and take a digital scan.

Cross-section of a three-tooth bridge fixed onto two implants and filling the gap

Seat the bridge

A dental laboratory makes the bridge from the scan, shaped and shaded to suit your other teeth. We check that it sits evenly on the implants and that your bite meets it correctly, then fix it in place.

Meet your implant dentist

Dr George Sakoutis

Principal Dentist · BDS (Syd)

Dr George Sakoutis earned his Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Sydney and has practised in Lansvale since 1988, with a focus on family, cosmetic and implant dentistry.

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Other implant options

Other implant options in Lansvale

A bridge is one of several ways to use implants. Depending on how many teeth are missing and where, one of these may suit you better. See all our dental implant options.

Single tooth implants

One implant and one crown for a single gap, cleaned like a natural tooth.

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Multiple tooth implants

Separate implants, short bridges or a mix of both for gaps in different parts of the mouth.

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Implant-supported dentures

A full or partial denture that clips onto implants for a firmer hold.

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All-On-4 dental implants

A complete fixed arch on four implants for a jaw with few or no teeth left.

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Good to know

Implant-Supported Bridges - frequently asked

What is an implant-supported bridge?

It is a row of joined replacement teeth fixed onto dental implants instead of natural teeth. The implants sit in the jaw at either end of the gap and the bridge spans between them, so several missing teeth are replaced without an implant for each one.

How much does an implant bridge cost?

At Odontologie Dental Care an implant bridge replacing two teeth starts from $5,000 and one replacing three teeth starts from $9,000. Extractions, bone grafts and IV sedation are added only where needed. Your written plan lists every item before treatment begins.

Implant bridge or traditional bridge: which is better for me?

A traditional bridge is quicker and needs no surgery, but the teeth on either side are crowned to hold it. An implant bridge leaves those teeth alone and can span longer gaps, but takes several months and involves placing implants. If the neighbouring teeth already need crowns, a traditional bridge may make sense.

How many implants hold a bridge?

Most bridges of three or four teeth rest on two implants. Longer spans, softer bone or heavy biting forces at the back of the mouth may call for a third. Your scans show what your jaw can support.

How long does an implant bridge take?

Allow about four to seven months from implant placement to the fitted bridge. Extractions or a bone graft beforehand can add a few months. A temporary can fill the gap while you heal.

What are the risks of an implant bridge?

As with any implant treatment, there is a chance of infection, slow healing, an implant not bonding to the bone, or, rarely, nerve or sinus problems. We plan with X-rays and scans to lower these risks and explain the ones that apply to you. Our advice to every implant patient: "Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner." You are welcome to take your written plan with you to that appointment.

How do I clean under an implant bridge?

Brush it twice a day like your other teeth and clean underneath once a day with a floss threader, a super floss or a water flosser. Regular check-ups and professional cleans help keep the gum around the implants healthy.

Can I still have a bridge if my teeth were lost years ago?

Often, yes. The bone under an old gap may have thinned, so we measure it with a scan. If it is too thin, a bone graft can usually rebuild it before the implants are placed.

Still have questions?

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Photos and OPG X-ray included
Written plan with fees and timeline
Implant and traditional bridges compared
Payment options explained

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