The average cost of a dental bridge can range in price based on the number of units and the area of the world you live in. Here are some factors to be considered:

Dental insurance

The amount of the price covered by the insurance company depends on the country and the individual dental plan. Most policies will cover only a portion of the cost.

Manufacturing materials

The final price largely depends on the materials used. For example, porcelain or zirconium bridges are much more expensive. Bellow, a list with the most important types of bridges; the more expensive bridges are at the top.

1. Full porcelain bridge; it is indicated only in particular situations (small front restorations).more

2. Zirconium and porcelain fused to zirconium bridge.more

3. Porcelain fused to gold (or other noble metals) bridge.more

4. Porcelain fused to titanium bridge.more

5. Porcelain fused to base metal alloys bridge.more

6. Full gold or full titanium bridge.more

7. Composite or metal composite bridge.more

8. Full metal (base metal) or metal acrylic bridge.more

zirconia dental bridge

porcelain fused to gold dental bridge

Medical staff

High skills are required for both the dentist and dental technician to perform quality porcelain or zirconium bridges. The standards and expertise of the staff may differ from one office to another and so do the prices.

each doctor may have different
professional degrees and different prices

Different countries

The price greatly depends on the geographic area the procedure is performed. Different areas of the same country may show dissimilar prices.

In addition, the prices of dental restorations in different countries are highly divergent. If you are planning to undergo a dental treatment in a foreign country, make sure to check the prices first.

Bridges supported by dental implants

Because high precision is demanded, bridges supported by dental implants are more expensive than traditional bridges (supported by natural teeth). In addition, the basic surgical procedure and other adjunctive procedures are added to the final cost (see dental implants cost).

Price calculation

There is no general rule to determine the exact cost of a dental bridge. In many countries, computer programs are used to make the calculation.

One variation (more often used) is that the final cost is based on the total number of units the bridge has. The total number of units is obtained by adding the number of retainer crowns to the number of artificial teeth (pontics).

The bridge above was designed to restore a 2 teeth gap. The total number of units is 4: 2 abutment teeth + 2 pontics.

The final price is obtained by multiplying the number of units with the price of a single unit. The cost of a unit is the price of a dental crown manufactured from the particular material.

In the example above, if we have a zirconium bridge and the cost of a zirconium crown is 900$, the bridge total fee would be 3600$ (900 x 4).

Another variation is that the cost is based on the necessary procedures. In this variation, each procedure (medical or dental lab) has a distinct cost and the final price is obtained by adding all fees together. Generally, a computer program is used for the operation.

Probably, there are many other ways to calculate the final cost depending on the geographic area. It is important to remember that, besides the cost of the dental bridge, other preliminary procedures may be needed before the preparation for the bridge can actually start.

• All decays should be correctly treated
• The teeth with apical infections should be endodontically treated
• The treatment of gingivitis and periodontal disease
• The teeth that can no longer be treated should be extracted
• Oral hygiene should be checked

The price of these procedures adds to the final cost of the dental restoration and depends on the extent and complexity of the necessary treatments.