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akh43
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I had a 3 tooth bridge done on NHS nearly 28 years ago after a tooth broke and there was not enough left for a crown. The bridge is on the top right hand side from canine tooth going back. A couple of years ago I had problems with the back supporting tooth and it had to be removed so left me with 2 of the teeth which are so far holding up, but I hate the gap, food is always getting caught around it, and the difference in colour between these teeth with the rest of my teeth.
My dentist will only do a denture under NHS as she classed it as cosmetic once I mentioned the difference in colour as one of the reasons I wanted a bridge. She has said she can do the 4 tooth bridge option going from the canine to the tooth before the last one at the back as private at £350 (is that the going price?) a tooth.
I went to a different private dentist for a second opinion and he agreed with the 4 tooth bridge, but thought that 2 x 2 bridges would be better as less strain on the back tooth, but his quote was £200 more for the metal and porcelin option.
I am now ready to go ahead with the bridge and have gone back to my original dentist, but have now been given 2 options by her of £1,400 for a metal and porcelin 4 bridge and £1,920 for a zirconia ceramic bridge which she says will be stronger and a better looking finish. My dentist also thought the 2 x 2 bridges was a good idea, but after speaking to the technician she has gone back to the original 4 bridge option, but now thrown in the zirconia choice.
Has anyone had the zirconia ceramic bridge and can comment on them as this is a lot more expensive option but feel I should look at both options before deciding?
My dentist will only do a denture under NHS as she classed it as cosmetic once I mentioned the difference in colour as one of the reasons I wanted a bridge. She has said she can do the 4 tooth bridge option going from the canine to the tooth before the last one at the back as private at £350 (is that the going price?) a tooth.
I went to a different private dentist for a second opinion and he agreed with the 4 tooth bridge, but thought that 2 x 2 bridges would be better as less strain on the back tooth, but his quote was £200 more for the metal and porcelin option.
I am now ready to go ahead with the bridge and have gone back to my original dentist, but have now been given 2 options by her of £1,400 for a metal and porcelin 4 bridge and £1,920 for a zirconia ceramic bridge which she says will be stronger and a better looking finish. My dentist also thought the 2 x 2 bridges was a good idea, but after speaking to the technician she has gone back to the original 4 bridge option, but now thrown in the zirconia choice.
Has anyone had the zirconia ceramic bridge and can comment on them as this is a lot more expensive option but feel I should look at both options before deciding?
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Discuss this with your dentist. Zirconium bridges can be a problem with people who grind or clench their teeth. They also need more tooth removed than a standard metal/porcelain bridge. More tooth removed means more chance of tooth dying off.
However zirconium sticks on really well and looks very good.0 -
They are however an absolute nightmare to remove if any of the retainers need treatment in the future!0
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