Hello!
Fourteen years ago my dentist made me a bridge (posts on the roots of teeth 2 and 3) up to the wisdom tooth, which is also my own tooth. The other teeth are missing. The bridge was paid for by health insurance; I only paid the surcharge for the higher-standard ceramic crowns. Because surgery was required for a cyst above the lateral incisor, the existing bridge became unusable (a cracked root had to be extracted), and I would need a new one. Because the span is long, it was suggested that I place implants in the positions of teeth 2 and 4 and connect the bridge to tooth 8, because I would not like to grind the front teeth, which are attractive and healthy.
Approximately how much would the described restoration cost? (two implants and a ceramic bridge from 2 to 8)
Am I entitled to a bridge that the insurance company has already approved once? (Do dental implants that I pay for myself change anything?) If possible, please explain or direct me to an institution that can explain this to me.
How much does a dental implant cost (how much for the titanium screw and how much for the work)?
On what basis should I decide on the type of implant (there are several types)?
How should I choose an implantologist (what references should I ask for)? I would like to choose a good one :)
Thank you very much.
Alan