Dental Bridges in Wuppertal

a bridge sits firmly and uses the neighbouring teeth as abutments. With our own master laboratory (Meisterlabor) and a digital impression, we match fit and shade precisely. We compare bridge and implant honestly, and say which suits you better. First consultation free. Consultation and written plan are available in English. fixed, not removable · our own master laboratory

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What is a dental bridge?

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by spanning the gap permanently. The two neighbouring teeth are crowned as abutments and carry the pontic — the replacement tooth in between. That gives you a closed row of teeth again, for chewing and for speaking. A bridge makes sense above all when the neighbouring teeth are sound and the gap is not too wide. Whether that fits your case is something we work out unhurried.

prepared, or left alone

For a bridge, the healthy neighbouring teeth have to be prepared so they can be crowned. An implant stands on its own and leaves them untouched. If those abutment teeth need crowning anyway, the bridge is often the obvious answer.

Preserving the jawbone

An implant is anchored in the jawbone and loads it when you chew, which can counteract bone loss in the gap. Under a bridge pontic the bone stays unloaded and can recede over time.

Longevity and effort

Both are fixed restorations and both, as a rule, last many years when looked after. The bridge is usually finished sooner and needs no surgery. The implant requires a small procedure and a healing period, but in return it stands independently of the neighbouring teeth.

Cleaning in everyday life

The space under the pontic has to be cleaned with special floss or an interdental brush. An implant you clean much like your own tooth. Both benefit from regular professional cleaning.

Get an honest assessment

Which bridge comes into question depends on the gap and on the neighbouring teeth. The conventional bridge rests on crowned abutment teeth at both ends and is the classic answer, for a missing back tooth for instance. The resin-bonded bridge (Klebebrücke, also known as a Maryland bridge) is fixed with only a thin wing to one neighbouring tooth and spares its substance — often used at the front. The cantilever bridge (Freiendbrücke) carries the pontic from one side only, where there is no abutment behind it. The implant-supported bridge rests on implants instead of your own teeth and so leaves the neighbours untouched. Which solution suits you is something we discuss individually.

Consultation and examination
First we look closely at the gap and at the neighbouring teeth and check whether a bridge is the right answer. Together we weigh up honestly whether an implant would also come into question.
Preparing the abutment teeth
The abutment teeth are prepared gently under local anaesthetic, so that the bridge will seat exactly. If you prefer, this is also possible with sedation or nitrous oxide.
Digital impression
Instead of uncomfortable impression material we take the measurements with a digital scanner. That is pleasanter, and it gives our master laboratory a precise template.
A temporary bridge in the meantime
While the bridge is being made, a fixed temporary protects the prepared teeth. You can eat and speak normally with it, and no gap shows.
Try-in with the master laboratory
Your bridge is made in our own master laboratory, in a shape and shade to match your teeth. At the try-in we check seating, bite and appearance before going further.
Fitting and check-up
Once everything sits properly, the bridge is fixed in place. We check the bite and show you how to clean the space under the pontic properly.

Our own master laboratory in-house
Dentist and dental technician work hand in hand under one roof. That lets the shape, shade and fit of your bridge be matched precisely — with no detour via an outside laboratory.
Two-year guarantee on laboratory work
We give a two-year guarantee on your bridge. It applies on the condition that you come for a check-up at least once a year and take up the recommended professional cleaning. The terms are set out in writing before treatment starts.
Digitally planned, precisely made
From the digital impression to the finished bridge we rely on modern technology. That makes the process pleasanter for you and the fit, as a rule, very accurate.

“How long a bridge lasts is decided above all at the abutment teeth. If they and the gum stay healthy, a well-cared-for bridge will often be with you for many years. What matters is cleaning the space under the pontic every day — with special floss or an interdental brush. Plus the regular check-up and professional cleaning here. We show you exactly how to make that easy in everyday life.”

Veniamin Tsypin *(имя не переводится)*

Owner & Dentist, Zahnarztpraxis Tsypin Wuppertal

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Bridge or implant — which is better?

It depends on the neighbouring teeth, the bone, the effort involved and your budget — sometimes the bridge makes more sense, sometimes the implant. The clearest rule of thumb: if the neighbouring teeth need crowning anyway, the bridge costs you nothing extra in healthy substance. If they are untouched, an implant spares them. We go through both with you rather than steering you.

How long does a dental bridge last?

A well-cared-for bridge lasts many years as a rule; fit, material, oral hygiene and regular check-ups all decide the outcome. To put numbers on it: at five years, survival is around 92.9 % for veneered zirconia bridges and 91.3–94.4 % for metal-ceramic ones. Over ten years, all-ceramic CAD/CAM bridges come in at roughly 79–82 %. These are averages from studies, not a prognosis for your individual bridge — what happens at your abutment teeth and your gums matters more than the material..

What does a dental bridge cost?

The cost depends on the material, the number of teeth involved and the subsidy from your health insurance, which is why we do not quote blanket figures here. On the paperwork: the treatment and cost plan (Heil- und Kostenplan, HKP) is submitted to your fund and has to be approved **before** treatment begins. Once approved it is valid for six months, and the date that counts is the day the bridge is fitted. Prices are guide values; the binding figure is the one in your written plan. If you have private cover, your insurer decides what it reimburses on the basis of your own tariff — submit the plan to them first. Payment in instalments is possible; the terms are explained to you in writing beforehand..

When do you need a bridge?

A bridge can make sense when one or more teeth are missing and there are sound neighbouring teeth to serve as abutments. The gap should not be too wide, and the gums and the bone around the abutment teeth have to be healthy — which is exactly what we check first..

What types of dental bridge are there?

the conventional bridge on two crowned abutments, the cantilever bridge (Freiendbrücke) supported from one side only, the resin-bonded or Maryland bridge (Klebebrücke) fixed with a thin wing, and the implant-supported bridge that rests on implants rather than on your own teeth..

Is getting a bridge painful?

The treatment is normally carried out under local anaesthetic, so it is usually well tolerated. For anxious patients we also offer nitrous oxide or sedation. The prepared teeth can feel sensitive for a few days afterwards; the temporary bridge is there partly to protect them.

How do you clean a dental bridge properly?

The area under the pontic in particular has to be cleaned, with special floss (superfloss) or an interdental brush — a toothbrush does not reach it. That one habit does more for the life of the bridge than the choice of material. We show you the technique at the fitting appointment.

Does health insurance cover a dental bridge?

The statutory fund (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV) pays a fixed subsidy (Festzuschuss). It is tied to the finding, not to the restoration you choose, and covers 60 % of the standard-care cost — rising to 70 % if you have kept your bonus booklet (Bonusheft) for five years and 75 % after ten; in cases of hardship it can reach 100 %. For a single-tooth finding in 2026 that comes to roughly €552.96, €645.12 or €691.20, and up to €921.60 in a hardship case; which figure applies depends on the exact finding, and your written plan names it. Worth knowing where the extra cost comes from: in standard care a tooth-coloured facing is only covered for teeth 15–25 in the upper jaw and 34–44 in the lower, and only on the outward-facing surface. Facing all the way round, and all-ceramic, you pay for yourself..

What are the advantages and drawbacks of a bridge?

it is fixed, it is usually finished sooner than an implant and it needs no surgery. Against: the neighbouring teeth normally have to be prepared, the bone under the pontic is not loaded and can recede over time, and the space underneath needs daily cleaning. Both sides belong in the decision, which is why we put them side by side.

Is a bridge possible for a missing back tooth?

Yes, provided there are suitable abutment teeth on both sides. Where the gap is the last tooth in the row and there is no abutment behind it, a conventional bridge is not possible — then a cantilever bridge or an implant come into question, and we look at which is sounder in your case.

If you already have a plan or a CBCT scan, we review the proposed restoration, explain the alternatives and go through cost, choice of material and surgical technique in language you can follow.

Dental Bridges in Wuppertal

What is a dental bridge?