Dental bridges — replace missing teeth without implants
Fixed dental bridges for New Zealand patients at Picasso Dental Clinic — when a bridge beats an implant, NZD costs, and trip length.
Bridges fill a gap by crowning the teeth on either side and suspending a pontic in the middle. Kiwis consider them when implants are declined, bone is limited, or timeline is tight.
Traditional vs implant-supported
| Type | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed bridge | Natural teeth | Requires healthy abutments |
| Implant bridge | Implants | Part of All-on-4/6 solutions |
| Maryland / resin-bonded | Minimal prep | Limited cases |
Clinical trade-offs (honest)
Pros: Faster than implant integration; can look excellent.
Cons: Prepares neighbour teeth; if an abutment fails, the whole unit suffers.
NZ pricing context
Three-unit bridges in private NZ care often aggregate NZD 3,500–7,500+ depending on materials. Bundle with crowns or veneers on the same visit.
Trip planning
Typically 5–10 days for lab work — align with /nz-guide/timeline/.
Resources
- /cost/bridges/
- Dental implants alternative
- Dentures removable alternative