A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a replacement to the crowned teeth on either side — a fixed, non-removable option that doesn't require surgery.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, bridges are planned and placed by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik, both MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology. Read more about the clinic before you book.
Patients usually book this for: one or two missing teeth a gap after extraction neighbouring teeth that already need crowns wanting a fixed option over surgery comparing bridges vs implants
A dental bridge at PlanDental in Mahim, Mumbai replaces one or more missing teeth with a fixed, non-removable restoration anchored to crowned teeth on either side of the gap. It's a good option when the supporting teeth already need crowns, or when avoiding implant surgery is a priority — see Missing Teeth for how it compares to implants and dentures.
A bridge consists of a replacement tooth (called a pontic) fused between two crowns, which are cemented onto the natural teeth immediately next to the gap. Those two teeth do the structural work of supporting the replacement, distributing chewing forces the same way they'd support their own crowns. This is what makes a bridge a fixed, natural-feeling solution — but it also means the health of those two supporting teeth matters as much as the bridge itself.
Crowns on both sides of the gap support the replacement tooth.
Anchored to a supporting tooth on one side only.
Bonded wings attach to the back of neighbouring teeth, without full crowns.
Confirms the supporting teeth are healthy enough and determines the right bridge type.
The anchor teeth are reshaped under local anaesthesia, similar to preparing for crowns.
An impression guides the lab-made bridge, with a temporary in place meanwhile.
The finished bridge is checked for fit and bite, then cemented into place.
Dental bridge cost in Mumbai depends on the bridge type and material, and how many teeth are involved. PlanDental doesn't publish a fixed figure here — call or WhatsApp and the clinic will talk you through it after the exam.
This section describes what affects cost, not a quotation. Actual cost is confirmed only after an exam.
Depending on the health of your neighbouring teeth, an implant might avoid crowning healthy teeth unnecessarily. Send your details on WhatsApp for a straight opinion on which fits your case.
Avoid sticky or very hard foods that could dislodge it.
Mild sensitivity on the supporting teeth is common initially.
Special floss or a floss threader helps clean underneath the replacement tooth.
Routine check-ups monitor the supporting teeth and the bridge's fit.
A bridge relies on healthy supporting teeth — if those teeth later fail, the whole bridge is affected.
Unlike an implant, a bridge doesn't provide any stimulation to the jawbone underneath the missing tooth's space.
A long span of several missing teeth in a row usually isn't suitable for a bridge on its own.
Bridges, implants, and dentures are weighed against your specific case.
A bridge isn't recommended unless the anchor teeth can genuinely support it.
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Well-maintained bridges commonly last a decade or more, though this depends on the health of the supporting teeth and how well the area underneath is kept clean.
The supporting teeth are numbed before preparation, similar to getting crowns, so the procedure itself shouldn't be painful.
Not necessarily, but a bridge does require reshaping healthy teeth for crowns — if they're otherwise perfectly healthy, an implant may be worth considering instead.
Regular flossing doesn't reach underneath a bridge the same way — special floss or a floss threader is needed to clean that area properly.
Since the bridge depends on that tooth, its failure typically means the whole bridge needs to be redone or a different replacement option considered.
It depends on the condition of the neighbouring teeth and your own priorities — both are established, valid options discussed in detail at your consultation.
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Individual treatment plans and outcomes vary based on clinical evaluation by a qualified dentist.