Implant-Supported Bridges

An implant-supported bridge is a row of connected replacement teeth secured to dental implants placed in the jawbone. A traditional bridge depends on crowns cemented over healthy teeth on either side of a gap. This approach works differently. It uses implants as the anchors, so a few implants can support a span of several teeth without asking your natural teeth to carry the load. The bridge is fixed in place, so you don't take it out at night the way you would a removable partial denture.

Patients come to us for this treatment for many different reasons. Some have lost a series of back teeth to decay or gum disease and are struggling to chew comfortably. Others have worn a partial denture for years and are tired of clasps, adhesives, and movement while eating. Some have a failing traditional bridge and would rather not involve more natural teeth in the replacement. Others lost several front teeth in an accident and want something stable and natural-looking. Our team, led by Dr. Michael Westcott and Dr. Sujay Trivedi, looks at each of these situations individually.

A good candidate generally has enough healthy jawbone to hold implants and gums that are free of active disease. If bone has thinned after tooth loss, that doesn't automatically rule you out. We offer bone grafting to help rebuild areas that need more support before implants are placed. If gum disease is present, we can treat it first with care such as scaling and root planing, so your new teeth start on a healthy foundation.

Because we provide extractions, gum treatment, bone grafting, implant placement, and restorations, much of your care can be coordinated through one practice. We plan these steps together rather than sending you from office to office. If your mouth needs more extensive work, we can build the bridge into a broader plan. That might include crowns on remaining teeth or, when more teeth are missing, options like implant-supported dentures or full arch implants. For patients who feel anxious about dental visits, we also offer oral sedation to help you feel more relaxed during treatment.

Insurance, Self-Pay, and Planning Your Investment

We accept all major PPO insurance plans, and our team can help you understand how your benefits may apply to implants, grafting, and the bridge itself. Coverage varies widely from plan to plan. We'll go over the details with you before treatment begins so you know what to expect.

We also welcome self-pay patients. Treatment is often completed in stages, from any preparatory care through implant healing and placement of the final bridge. We'll walk you through each phase and its associated costs during your consultation so you can plan with confidence.