What are implant-supported bridges?

Implant-supported bridges are fixed restorations used to replace several missing teeth in a row. One or more titanium implants are placed in the jawbone to act as artificial roots, and a bridge of linked crowns is attached to implant abutments, restoring the gap with a strong, secure row of replacement teeth.

When are implant-supported bridges a good option?

MyoDental explains that implant bridges are ideal if you have more than one missing tooth next to each other. They are particularly suitable when it is preferable to avoid removing healthy tooth structure for a conventional bridge, or when you want a more stable, longer-lasting alternative to removable partial dentures.

How many teeth can an implant-supported bridge replace?

According to the page, one implant can often support a bridge that replaces two teeth, two implants can typically support a bridge replacing three to five teeth, and three or more implants can be used for longer spans. The exact number of implants is planned individually based on how many teeth are missing and the quality of your jawbone.

How much do implant-supported bridges cost at MyoDental?

The cost guide notes that implant bridges start from £3,600, with packages that include the implants and the final bridge from £4,700. Temporary teeth during the healing phase cost from £275 per unit and the initial implant consultation with scans is £150. A detailed written estimate is provided after assessment.

What finance options are available for implant-supported bridges?

Implant-supported bridges can be placed on 0% finance over 12 months, with example payments from around £240 per month. For patients wishing to spread the cost further, the page illustrates long-term finance from approximately £78.07 per month over 60 months at 11.9% APR, subject to status and credit checks.

How do implant-supported bridges differ from traditional dental bridges?

Traditional bridges rely on crowns on neighbouring teeth, often requiring them to be filed down. Implant-supported bridges are anchored to implants rather than natural teeth, so they do not require cutting healthy enamel. They also replace lost tooth roots, which helps preserve the jawbone and can offer much greater long-term strength and stability than conventional bridgework.

What are the main advantages of implant-supported bridges?

The benefits listed on the page include replacing several missing teeth with fewer implants, avoiding damage to adjacent teeth, preserving jawbone by replacing tooth roots, providing a very secure, fixed solution without adhesives, reducing the risk of decay in supporting teeth and offering a solution that can last significantly longer than conventional bridges when well maintained.

What is the structure of an implant-supported bridge?

MyoDental describes three main components. The implant is a titanium screw placed in the jaw to act as a root. After healing, a titanium abutment is fitted to join the implant to the restoration. Finally, a custom bridge made of crowns is attached to the abutments, providing the visible replacement teeth that restore your smile and bite.

How long does treatment with implant-supported bridges take?

The treatment overview states that implant-supported bridgework follows the usual implant pathway. Implants are placed under local anaesthetic and left to heal and fuse with the bone for several months. Once integration is complete, the final bridge is fitted. The entire process usually takes at least three months, and temporary teeth are available to maintain appearance during healing.

Is the implant-supported bridge procedure painful?

Implant placement for bridgework is carried out under local anaesthetic at the Weybridge practice, so you should not feel pain during surgery, only some pressure. The page notes that dental sedation can be arranged for nervous patients at an additional cost. Some post-operative soreness is normal but is usually manageable with standard pain relief and careful aftercare.

How long can implant-supported bridges last?

MyoDental highlights that dental implants are designed for longevity and that implant-supported bridges can last many years longer than conventional bridges, particularly because they preserve bone and do not rely on weakened natural teeth. With good cleaning and regular check-ups, they can offer a very long-term solution to multiple missing teeth.

Who provides implant-supported bridge treatment at MyoDental and where is the clinic?

Implant bridges are planned and placed by Principal Dentist Dr Ali Rifai, who has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Dentistry (Implantology) and has placed well over a thousand implants. Treatment is carried out at MyoDental, 1st Floor, 40 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8AB, at the Waitrose end of the High Street above Café Nero, with several nearby public car parks and Weybridge Railway Station around a 20-minute walk away.

Implant-Supported Bridges Weybridge | Replace Missing Teeth

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£3,600

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What you can do with implant-supported bridges

Replace two missing teeth using one implant
Replace three to five missing teeth using two implants
Replacing five missing teeth in a row using three or more implants

Compared to traditional tooth replacement treatments like dentures and dental bridges, dental implant-supported bridgework can replace missing teeth without causing unnecessary damage or harm to otherwise healthy teeth. Conventional bridges are more superficial, treating the gap but not the real problem of tooth loss.

By choosing MyoDental in Weybridge, Surrey, to replace your missing teeth, you’ll be choosing one of the best implant dentists in the southeast, who uses advanced techniques, brands and technology to digitally plan your procedure for optimal success, helping to achieve the best natural-looking and functional results.

Implant bridges are ideal when you have multiple missing teeth in a row, using 1–2 implants to support 3–5 teeth (often reducing cost versus replacing each tooth individually).

The implant:

The dental implant is constructed from titanium, in the shape of a screw that’s placed into the jawbone to act like an artificial tooth root.

The abutment:

The abutment, also made from titanium attaches to the implant, which will be the connecting piece between the implant and final prosthetic. Placed after three months.

The teeth:

The final prosthetic will use dental crowns to replace each individual missing tooth, which will anchor onto the abutment to complete your restoration.

The cost of Implant bridges

When you use implant-supported bridges to replace multiple missing teeth, you also lower the cost of your treatment as fewer implants are placed and less expensive final prosthetics are used.

Implant bridges, including post and prosthetic, from £4,700
Temporary teeth units while your implant heals cost £275
Your initial dental implant consultation to take your scans will cost £150

Cost per tooth

Finance price

Implant-supported bridges are available on 0% finance over 12 months. With finance, implant bridges can cost as low as £240 per month over 12 months or Implant Bridges in Surrey – £78.07 PM using 60-month finance (11.9%).

Before and after dental implants

Cases completed by Dr Ali Rifai, who has placed over 2,000 implants

Why implant bridges are often a better solution

Implant bridges replace lost teeth without any support from adjacent teeth.
Replace lost tooth roots, which preserves the bone in the jaw (the only tooth replacement treatment to do this).
Dental implants are designed for longevity and stability and as they integrate and fuse with the bone in the jaw
Dental implants do not rely on cement or adhesives to stay in place, which can wash out.

Long-lasting solution to tooth loss and offer the most secure restoration.
Conventional dental bridges make natural teeth more susceptible to decay. Dental implants avoid this.
Implant-supported bridges can last 20 years longer than conventional bridges.
Regular bridgework uses crowns on healthy adjacent teeth, which means they need to be filed down and lose vital structure.

Experience the difference

Restore your bite
Improve your oral health
Better speech and chewing

While conventional dental bridges literally bridge the gap between adjacent teeth, dental implant bridgework is much better – this is because they’re supported with dental implants and not natural teeth or adhesives.

So, if you have multiple missing teeth in a row or want an improved solution to your regular bridgework, implant bridges are the cost-effective, superior choice.

The treatment journey is a surgical implant visit under local anaesthetic (sedation optional), followed by a few months’ healing, with the overall process taking at least three months (temporary teeth available during healing).

Principal Dentist

The process and procedure

Like any dental implant procedure, implant bridges require dental implants to be surgically embedded into the jawbone.

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic at our Weybridge practice, with dental sedation as an additional charge option for nervous patients.

It will take a few hours to place the implants, and a few months later, after a sufficient amount of healing time has passed, we’ll load your final prosthetic.

The entire process can take at least three months, with temporary teeth being available in the meantime.

A key benefit over conventional bridges: implant bridges don’t rely on neighbouring teeth, helping avoid filing healthy teeth and supporting bone preservation by replacing lost roots.