Learn More About Dental Implants
A Stronger Way to Replace Multiple Missing Teeth
When several teeth in a row are missing, a traditional bridge or removable partial denture is not always the best long-term solution. An implant-supported bridge anchors your replacement teeth directly to dental implants rather than to your natural teeth, providing a level of stability and function that closely mimics your original smile.
At Sumner Dental Group in Gallatin, TN, this approach means the surrounding healthy teeth are left untouched and unaltered, while the implants themselves help preserve the jawbone in the area where teeth are missing. The result is a fixed, secure restoration that allows you to bite, chew, and speak with confidence.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for an Implant-Supported Bridge?
An implant-supported bridge may be the right solution for you if you have:
- Multiple missing teeth in a row, rather than a single gap
- Adequate jawbone density to support dental implants, or the ability to build it up with bone grafting
- Healthy gums without active, untreated periodontal disease
- A preference for a fixed, permanent restoration over a removable option
- Neighboring teeth you would rather not alter or place under additional strain, as a traditional bridge would require
During your consultation, our team will evaluate your jawbone and oral health with digital imaging to confirm whether an implant-supported bridge is the right fit for your specific situation.
Building Your Implant-Supported Bridge
Getting an implant-supported bridge is a multi-step process designed to give your new teeth a strong, lasting foundation.
Consultation and Planning
We evaluate your jawbone, gums, and the extent of your missing teeth to determine how many implants your bridge will need. This step also allows us to identify whether any additional treatment, like bone grafting, should happen first.
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Implant Placement
Two or more implant posts are placed in the jawbone to serve as anchors for your bridge, spaced strategically to support the replacement teeth between them. This is done using local anesthetic, with sedation options available for added comfort.
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Healing and Integration
The implants are given time, typically a few months, to fully fuse with the surrounding jawbone before moving forward. This integration process is what gives the finished bridge its long-term stability and strength.
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Digital Scanning and Custom Fabrication
Once healed, we take digital scans to design a custom bridge that fits precisely over your implants and blends naturally with your smile. Our in-house lab allows us to fabricate your bridge with precise attention to shade, shape, and fit.
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Placement and Adjustment
Your finished bridge is attached to the implants and adjusted for a comfortable, secure fit and a natural-feeling bite. We check your bite alignment carefully at this stage to make sure everything feels balanced before you leave.
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Caring for Your Implant-Supported Bridge
An implant-supported bridge is built to last, and a few simple habits help protect your investment.
- Brush and floss daily, using a floss threader or water flosser to clean beneath the bridge
- Avoid chewing on very hard foods or objects that could damage the restoration
- Keep up with regular checkups so our team can monitor the implants and the fit of your bridge
- Address any looseness or discomfort promptly to catch potential issues early
With consistent care, an implant-supported bridge can last for many years, often decades, before any part of the restoration needs attention.
Restore Your Smile with a Stable, Lasting Solution
If you are missing several teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge may offer the strength and stability you are looking for. Schedule your consultation at Sumner Dental Group in Gallatin, TN, and find out if this is the right option for your smile.
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Cost of Implant-Supported Bridges
Our pricing reflects the best value in the area while also delivering the best final result. We are able to achieve this by having a highly trained dentist who performs the entire procedure from start to finish, alongside a highly trained in-house dental lab technician. Together, they have performed this procedure more times than they can count, giving you the benefit of a coordinated, experienced team rather than multiple outside providers handling different parts of your treatment.
Implant Bridge
Replaces 3 teeth$8,000
or starting as low as $135/mo- Includes 2 implant bodies, 2 abutments, and a 3-unit bridge.
- More cost-effective than placing 3 individual implants.
- Includes 5-year warranty.
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Available Financing & Payment Options
An implant-supported bridge is an important investment in yourself, and having the option to break this investment down into monthly payments can help make this life-changing treatment more accessible and easier to fit into your budget. We work with multiple financing providers to offer payment plans to cover either all or part of your implant-supported bridge procedure in Gallatin, TN.
- Longer-term options for lower payments (up to 96 months)
- No collateral required to apply
- Rates as low as 3.99% for qualifying applicants
- Zero Perfect Interest for 24 Months
- No Paperwork
- Superfast & Easy Approval
- No Hard Credit Check
- Stress-free to Apply
- Interest-free up to 12 months
- Longer-term options for lower payments (up to 60 months)
- Option to apply with a co-applicant increases the chance of approval