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Issue #5, March 2017
Bridges are
made just like
crowns are
made with
the difference
of bridges
consists of
a few units
of “attached
crowns”
Bridges
A crown can
be made
completely of
metal, which
is normally
indicated for
your back
teeth
Dental bridges are done when there is a x 3 = RM19 50. Some dentist will not
tooth missing in between two “healthy” be calculating like this and may offer a
tooth to replace the missing tooth in cheaper price. Please do take note that,
between. With a larger missing teeth Crowns and bridges are complicated
area missing in an area, the probability pieces of mini prosthesis for your teeth
of a bridge to fail will increase too. That and our fellow dentists are required
is because the bridge itself will be only to send them to a dental laboratory
supported by less “foundation” and for fabrication, which means prices
will experience more force from biting. of crowns and bridges are actually
Therefore, It is of utmost importance determined by the type of metal and the
to discuss the treatment plan with your workmanship from the dental lab’s side.
dentist thoroughly and you might be
better off with a pair of dentures.
Bridges are made just like crowns are
made with the difference of bridges
consists of a few units of “attached
crowns”.
Based on the Malaysian Dental
Association guidelines of 2010, Bridges
are priced based on the number of
“units” of the bridge. Which means, if
your bridge is a 3 unit bridge using
non precious metal, it will be RM650
Source: dentistsnearby.com
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