Implant-Retained Bridges in London
Fixed bridges carried entirely by implants, three, four or more teeth restored in one span, with your natural teeth left completely out of it.
Fixed permanently, cleaned in place like natural teeth
Carried by implants, so healthy teeth are never ground down
Spans engineered to your bite, from 3 teeth to a full arch segment
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Every treatment plan is built from your own 3D scan and reviewed personally by Dr Patel.
Patient stories
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The treatment · explained by Dr Patel
What is an implant-retained bridge?
A bridge is a row of connected replacement teeth. The question is what carries it. Traditional bridges are carried by your natural teeth, ground down into supporting pegs. An implant-retained bridge is carried entirely by implants: typically two implants for a three-tooth span, three for longer runs, engineered like any load-bearing structure.
The consequences of that difference compound over the years. Nothing healthy is sacrificed to build it; the bone beneath stays stimulated; and if a unit ever needs attention decades on, your natural teeth were never part of the construction. It's the bridge concept, done without the collateral.
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Your journey
Implant-Retained Bridges, step by step
Anchors first, span second, around 12 weeks.
When bridges beat singles
Where an implant bridge is the right engineering
Adjacent gaps don't need an implant each, a bridge on two or three anchors restores the row with less surgery and less cost.
3+ in a row
The efficient span
Adjacent gaps don't need an implant each, a bridge on two or three anchors restores the row with less surgery and less cost.
Failed old bridges
The second chance
Tooth-supported bridges fail through their anchor teeth. Rebuilding on implants breaks the cycle instead of repeating it.
Molar rows
The chewing rebuild
Losing the back-teeth row halves a side's chewing. An implant bridge restores the working surface your meals actually use.
The protective
Guarding what's left
Every remaining healthy tooth matters more than the last. Implant bridges are how you replace teeth without spending teeth.
Cost & finance
Implant-retained bridge cost & monthly options
Your plan is quoted as one fixed figure, agreed in writing before treatment starts. What moves the price:
- 3-tooth bridge on 2 implants: from £4,500, the standard span, everything included.
- Long-span bridge (4–6 teeth): from £5,900, three or more anchors engineered across the run.
- With bone grafting: from £5,000, only if your free 3D scan shows the bone needs rebuilding.
Consultation, CBCT 3D scan and aftercare reviews are always included. Nothing is added mid-treatment.
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Monthly£375.00per month
Total repayable£4,500over 12 months
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Representative example: £4,500 over 12 months at 0% APR costs £375.00 per month. Total repayable £4,500. Cost of credit £0.
Finance subject to status. Extended terms shown at 9.9% APR representative. Exact figures confirmed in writing at your free consultation.
Compare your options
Implant-retained bridge vs tooth-supported bridge vs individual implants
| Implant-Retained Bridges | Tooth-Supported Bridge | Individual Implants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural teeth involved | None, implants carry everything | Two ground down as anchors | None |
| Implants needed (3 teeth) | Two | None | Three |
| Failure consequences | Contained, natural teeth unaffected | Anchor teeth often lost too | Contained |
| Bone in the gap | Preserved at anchor sites | Shrinks under the span | Fully preserved |
| Cost (3 teeth) | from £4,500 | from ~£2,400 | from ~£5,850 |
Life with your new teeth
Aftercare, risks and your guarantee
Caring for your bridge
- Brush twice daily like natural teeth
- Thread under the span daily, super-floss or water flosser
- Hygienist maintenance every 6 months
- Annual review of anchors and fit
What can put it at risk?
- Peri-implantitis at the anchor implants
- Night grinding without a guard
- Debris under the span from skipped cleaning
- Missing maintenance visits
The span is only as healthy as its anchors, a minute a day keeps them clean.
Your guarantee
- Implant fixtures guaranteed for 10 years
- Restorations guaranteed for 5 years
- Free-of-charge review appointments in year one
- Conditional on attending your check-ups
Full written guarantee terms are provided with your fixed treatment plan.
Common questions
Implant-Retained Bridges FAQs
Span length, bite force and bone quality. Three teeth on two implants is standard engineering; longer runs or heavy bites earn a third anchor. It's structural calculation, shown to you on the scan, not asserted.
Frequently. If the anchor teeth are being removed anyway, implant placement can often happen at the same visit, with the sites grafted as needed. Your scan sequence the plan.
Longer spans carry more load, which is precisely why they get more anchors and stronger frameworks. Engineered properly, a five-tooth implant bridge is as dependable as a three.
Yes, posterior bridges are among the most common cases. Molar spans are engineered for chewing forces, usually on slightly wider implants.
The underside is contoured to shed food and welcome a water flosser. A brief daily pass keeps it immaculate, patients consistently rate the routine easier than expected.
One of implant dentistry's quiet advantages: the plan extends. An additional implant can join the construction, often connecting to the existing bridge rather than starting over.
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