The implant bridge in Timonium
Missing several teeth in a row? You may not need an implant for every tooth—a few implants can support a bridge of 3 or more teeth, often for 20–30% less than one implant per tooth.
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Timonium, MD
Implant bridges in Timonium
3+ teeth on 2+ implants
Replacement teeth joined as one bridge.
Lower cost than one per tooth
Can cost 20–30% less than an implant for each missing tooth.
Screwed or cemented in
Serviced at no cost if it comes off while you’re current with care.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Implant bridges are one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Your implant bridge, step by step
Here’s how an implant bridge comes together at the practice.
See where a bridge fits
Implant bridges work best where most or all back teeth are lost, where 3 or 4 front teeth were lost to trauma, decay or gum disease, and where gum tissue has been lost and avoiding extra surgery is key.
Place the supporting implants
Instead of an implant for every missing tooth, a few implants are placed in the jaw. Two or more implants hold 3 or more replacement teeth between them, saving the cost of extra implants and their posts.
Fit your bridge
The joined teeth are screwed or cemented onto the implants and made to the same quality as the practice’s dental crowns. If a bridge ever comes off while you’re current with regular care, it’s serviced at no cost.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“When I realized Dr. Haywood could give me implants that would be just like my natural teeth, I signed up immediately. After only a few painless visits, I had a smile like never before.”—Robert
“Received excellent care. Always detailed the work to be done and the cost. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.”—Dan
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety… Dr Haywood has been awesome with me. I have had major bone loss and need multiple implants, and he has made the whole experience very easy.”—Amanda
“I’ve finally found my dentist and I couldn’t be happier! Really impressed by how comfortable they made me feel from the moment I walked in.”—Andrew
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
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- No-interest financing options with CareCredit for up to 12 months
- Cherry uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
- Apply online before your visit and get a decision in minutes
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When several teeth are missing in one area, 2 or more implants can replace 3 or more teeth by joining the replacement teeth together as a “bridge.” The implants act as the supports, and the teeth between them rest on those implants rather than on your natural teeth. See all dental implant options.
A bridge saves the cost of one or more additional implants and the fee for the supporting post on each one. An implant bridge can cost 20–30% less than placing an implant for each missing tooth. Your own fee depends on your case, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.
In the back of the mouth where most or all back teeth have been lost; in the front where 3 or 4 front teeth have been knocked out or lost to decay or gum disease; for people who want restorations that act and feel just like natural teeth; and where gum tissue has been lost and avoiding extra surgery is key.
You can’t floss any kind of bridge without a floss threader, and some food can collect under the bridge itself. If a bridge is damaged, it is also harder to repair than regular single tooth implants.
Replacing each missing tooth with its own implant and crown is ideal in many ways, but it is also the most expensive way to replace a series of missing teeth. That’s why many patients choose to place just a few implants and support 3 or more teeth between them. See single tooth implants.
Implant bridges may be screwed in place or cemented in place. In either case they can occasionally come off. Patients who are current with their regular care will always have the bridge serviced at no cost.
Use a floss threader to clean under the bridge, since food can collect there. Implants also benefit from professional cleanings at a 3–4 month frequency, using instruments that are safe for titanium. See implant care.
Yes. Implant bridges work well where 3 or 4 front teeth have been knocked out through trauma or lost to decay or gum disease. Front teeth need extra planning, because the bone there is often thinner and less dense. See front tooth implants.
Implant bridges are a good fit when you want restorations that act and feel just like natural teeth. They are made to the same quality as the practice’s dental crowns and are extremely strong.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.