Pee Dee Implant Center fits implant-supported bridges in Florence, South Carolina for patients across the Pee Dee region. An implant bridge spans a run of missing teeth on two implants placed at either end, with the teeth between suspended as pontics. Three teeth need two implants, not three. Four teeth still need two where the span and bone allow it.
How much does an implant supported bridge cost in Florence, SC?
$6,000 to $10,000 for a three-unit bridge on two implants. A four-unit bridge runs $8,000 to $13,000. Compare that against $9,000 to $15,000 for three separate single implants doing the same job. The saving is one fewer implant and one fewer surgical site, which is why bridges are the default for consecutive gaps.
Implant bridge or a traditional bridge?
A traditional bridge anchors on the natural teeth either side, which have to be ground down to pegs first, removing 60 to 70 percent of their structure. An implant bridge anchors on implants and leaves those teeth untouched. Traditional bridges last seven to fifteen years; implant bridges track the implants beneath them at 90 to 95 percent survival over ten. The traditional bridge also leaves the bone under the gap unloaded, so the ridge keeps resorbing and a visible hollow develops beneath the pontic.
How many implants does a bridge need?
Two for a three-unit or four-unit span. Three for longer spans, or where the bone at one end is poor. The pontic between them carries load through the framework rather than into the ridge, which is what allows two implants to serve three or four teeth. Spans longer than four units usually move to a full arch approach instead.
Will I need bone grafting for an implant bridge?
It depends on the two anchor sites, not on the span between them. The CBCT measures width and height at each planned implant position. Anchor sites in the upper back jaw frequently need a sinus lift; a resorbed ridge at either end needs grafting. The gap in the middle needs no bone at all, because nothing is being placed there.
How long does an implant bridge take?
Five to nine months. Both implants are placed in one appointment lasting two to three hours, then osseointegration runs three to four months in the lower jaw and four to six in the upper. The bridge is fabricated from a digital scan afterwards and fitted at a single appointment. A temporary bridge holds the space throughout.
What is the bridge made of?
Zirconia or porcelain fused to a metal framework, screw-retained onto the implants. Screw retention matters more on a bridge than a single crown: it means the whole unit can be removed for servicing without destroying it, and cement never gets left under the pontic where it drives peri-implantitis.
Technician insight
Patients quoted an implant for every missing tooth are being quoted the most expensive version of their case. Three consecutive gaps take two implants. If a treatment plan scales one-for-one with the gaps, ask the practice to explain why a bridge will not work, and get that answer in writing before you pay a deposit.
Implant Supported Bridges Services We Offer
✓Three-Unit Implant Bridge
Two implants carrying three teeth, the most common configuration.
✓Four-Unit Implant Bridge
Two or three implants spanning four consecutive missing teeth.
✓Cantilever Implant Bridge
One suspended tooth beyond the last implant where bone is limited.
✓Anterior Bridge
Front-tooth spans where gum contour and shade decide the result.
✓Screw-Retained Zirconia Bridge
Removable by a clinician for servicing, with no residual cement.
Implant Supported Bridges Cost in Florence, SC
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Three-unit bridge on 2 implants | $6,000-$10,000 | The most common configuration |
| Four-unit bridge on 2 implants | $8,000-$13,000 | Where span and bone allow |
| Four-unit bridge on 3 implants | $10,000-$15,000 | Longer spans or poorer bone |
| Cantilever unit | +$1,200-$2,000 | One tooth suspended beyond the last implant |
| Grafting or sinus lift if required | $300-$2,800 | Priced per anchor site |
Ranges are typical for Florence, SC and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
Pricing
Ranges for the Florence and Pee Dee area, covering implants, framework and the finished bridge.