Dental Bridge: What Patients Should Know
Types, procedure, costs and comparison with implants — explained independently. So you can understand your dentist's recommendation and make an informed decision.
Contents of this guide
1. Bridge or Implant?
A dental bridge closes a tooth gap by resting on adjacent teeth. This is tried and tested for decades — but has a decisive disadvantage: the adjacent teeth must be ground, even if they are healthy. An implant avoids this, but is more expensive and requires a surgical intervention.
Bridge makes sense when…
Implant better when…
What is Prosthodontics?
Prosthodontics deals with the replacement of missing or severely damaged teeth with artificial restorations. Modern prosthodontics uses digital procedures (intraoral scanner, CAD/CAM) for precise, aesthetic and long-lasting results.
The goal is the restoration of chewing function, aesthetics and quality of life — with materials that come as close as possible to natural teeth in appearance and function.
All prices stated on this page are average market reference values for the Austrian market (as of 2025). These are expressly not fixed prices of the Institute or any specific practice. Actual costs may vary significantly depending on clinical findings, scope of treatment, chosen material, and the individual practice. Binding cost information is available exclusively through a personalised treatment cost estimate (Heilkostenplan) from your treating dentist.
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Medical note: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical advice from a licensed dentist or specialist. The Institute for Implantology and Digital Dentistry Vienna is a non-profit, independent scientific platform — not a treatment facility. All content reflects current scientific literature; individual treatment decisions must always be made in consultation with a qualified dental professional.