Maryland bridge queries

Son of Sniglet

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to get a maryland/butterfly bridge in order to replace a missing tooth. This type of bridge seems to be my best option, price-wise. I'm a mature student, and not flush with cash by any means (understatement) but I'm SO self-conscious about this missing tooth I just have to do something. The gap it causes is manky!

Can anyone let me know what I might expect to pay (approx.)? I'm in the Cork region. What are your experiences with this type of bridgework?

I know it's not kosher to ask for recommendations here but if anyone wants to PM me..

Maggie Benson

Would you not consider getting a denture to fill the gap until such a time as you can afford a maryland bridge. Would think a bridge would set you back a couple of grand.:mad:QUOTE=Son of Sniglet;80671895]Hi everyone,

I'm looking to get a maryland/butterfly bridge in order to replace a missing tooth. This type of bridge seems to be my best option, price-wise. I'm a mature student, and not flush with cash by any means (understatement) but I'm SO self-conscious about this missing tooth I just have to do something. The gap it causes is manky!

Can anyone let me know what I might expect to pay (approx.)? I'm in the Cork region. What are your experiences with this type of bridgework?

I know it's not kosher to ask for recommendations here but if anyone wants to PM me.. [/QUOTE]

Son of Sniglet

I know it's silly, cos a bridge is essentially just a fixed denture, but I think vanity would hold me back from getting dentures, even just as a stop gap measure! Stupid, I know, but still...

Would a Maryland bridge really cost a couple of grand...? My dentist prices bridges as 750 per unit on her website. She doesn't price specifically for an MB though...

Anyone out there who ever got one care to let me know how much it cost them?

Son of Sniglet

Bump!

Anyone..?

georgieporgy

an implant would cost approx 2000-2500.

a fixed bridge would be something similar.

a maryland bridge would be between 1000-1500.

depends on who you go to and what kind of service they provide. I hate maryland bridges, but sometimes they work out just perfectly. So it depends on your situation. Ask your dentist what she thinks is best for your situation. Then worry about the price later. You didn't say how mature a student you are! You may get a deal in the dental school in the regional hosp.

avoid cheap eastern european clinics masquarading as the real thing . I think you have a few of them in Cork.

New build in sight

Just reading this post now, I have looked into this myself and have come across a product called Direct Fibre Reinforced Composite Bridges (FRC) I was hoping to come across someone who knows where I could possibly find a dentist in Ireland that can do these type of bridges? Apparently the Maryland Bridge can be unreliable and as for the standard bridge that attaches to surrounding teeth, they are not an option as i dont want to take a chance with healthy teeth. So after some investigating these RFC bridges seem great but I am struggling to find a dentist in Ireland that do them?

Did you end up getting your bridge done? What choice did you end up with?

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Fiber reinforced bridges are rubbish. They have been around for a long time and can be made by the dentist in the mouth or a lab. Usually seems as a temporary measure. The problem is the composite (fiber reinforced or not) it has no elastic properties and simply cracks under torsion or flexure. The metal in a maryland bridge actually can flex a good bit without problem. Composite bridges are totally unreliable.

Maryland bridges if done correctly can be a very good restoration, totally dependent on the supporting teeth mind you. Not all dentists like them, infact the entire dental community of north america seem to dislike them, my own experience with them has been very positive.

New build in sight

Thank you, so what are the alternatives to implants for a missing molar in your opinion? My dentsist has suggested an implant but the cost of them and the work involved (approx 9 months) just seems too excessive for me. I was hoping denstitry would have progressed in recent years and newer techniques would be available.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Gee you looking for advanced techniques but turn down miracle that titanium will fuse to your bone stick through your gums and support teeth separate from your other teeth seriously implants are the cheapest cost per year restoration you can get, they last so long compared to a Maryland. Also for a molar site marylands and not usually ideal due to the forces.

Look at the implants again and think of them as an investment, there is only about 500-800 euro in the difference between a 3 unit Maryland and a single implant.