Why UK patients choose dental bridges in Turkey
Dental bridges in Turkey are a fixed alternative to dentures and implants for patients with one or more missing teeth. A bridge spans the gap, anchored either by neighbouring teeth (traditional / cantilever / Maryland designs) or by implants (implant-supported bridges). At our Didim clinic, the most popular option is a 3-unit zirconium bridge supported by the two adjacent teeth, completed in a single 5–7 day visit.
This page covers the four bridge designs, when each is the right choice, how a bridge compares with a single implant or denture, the digital workflow we use, and how Turkey pricing compares to UK fees of £1,000–£3,000 for a typical 3-unit bridge.
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Bridge designs compared
Traditional vs cantilever vs Maryland vs implant-supported bridges
Traditional
- Anchored by
- Two adjacent teeth (crowned)
- Tooth preparation
- Significant on anchors
- Best for
- Single or short gaps with healthy adjacent teeth
- Lifespan
- 10–15+ years
- Bone preservation
- No
- Indicative price (3-unit)
- From £450
Cantilever
- Anchored by
- One adjacent tooth (crowned)
- Tooth preparation
- Significant on anchor
- Best for
- Selected anterior gaps
- Lifespan
- 10+ years
- Bone preservation
- No
- Indicative price (3-unit)
- From £400
Maryland (resin-bonded)
- Anchored by
- Adjacent teeth via metal/ceramic wing
- Tooth preparation
- Minimal
- Best for
- Single anterior tooth, healthy adjacent enamel
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Bone preservation
- No
- Indicative price (3-unit)
- From £350
Implant-supported
- Anchored by
- Implants placed in the gap
- Tooth preparation
- None on adjacent teeth
- Best for
- Single, multiple or long-span missing teeth
- Lifespan
- 15+ years
- Bone preservation
- Yes
- Indicative price (3-unit)
- From £1,500
| Feature | Traditional | Cantilever | Maryland (resin-bonded) | Implant-supported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchored by | Two adjacent teeth (crowned) | One adjacent tooth (crowned) | Adjacent teeth via metal/ceramic wing | Implants placed in the gap |
| Tooth preparation | Significant on anchors | Significant on anchor | Minimal | None on adjacent teeth |
| Best for | Single or short gaps with healthy adjacent teeth | Selected anterior gaps | Single anterior tooth, healthy adjacent enamel | Single, multiple or long-span missing teeth |
| Lifespan | 10–15+ years | 10+ years | 5–10 years | 15+ years |
| Bone preservation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Indicative price (3-unit) | From £450 | From £400 | From £350 | From £1,500 |
Your dental bridges treatment journey
- 1
Free remote consultation
Before you travelSend photos and X-rays via WhatsApp. We confirm bridge design and send a draft plan and indicative pricing within 24 hours.
- 2
Arrival, examination & X-rays
Day 1Examination, X-rays, intra-oral scan, shade selection, treatment plan signed.
- 3
Tooth preparation & temporary bridge
Day 2Anchor teeth prepared under local anaesthetic (for traditional designs), digital scan, temporary bridge placed for comfortable function.
- 4
Laboratory fabrication
Day 3–5Bridge milled in zirconium or pressed in E-max, finished in our partner laboratory.
- 5
Try-in & final cementation
Day 5–6Try-in for fit, shade and bite, then adhesive cementation of the final bridge.
- 6
Aftercare briefing & departure
Day 6–7Written aftercare, hygiene technique under the pontic, ongoing WhatsApp support.
Are you a candidate for dental bridges?
This treatment typically suits you if you…
- Have one or more missing teeth and want a fixed (non-removable) replacement.
- Have healthy adjacent teeth that could carry a traditional bridge — or are happy with implant-supported.
- Want a faster, lower-cost alternative to a single implant.
- Are committed to specialised hygiene under the pontic to prevent decay.
It may not be the right first step if you…
- – Have weak, decayed or root-canal-treated adjacent teeth that can't reliably carry a bridge.
- – Want to preserve healthy adjacent enamel (consider a single implant).
- – Have severe untreated periodontal disease.
- – Are missing too many teeth for a bridge to span (consider implant bridge or All-on-4).
Dental Bridges in Turkey cost & what's included
- Examination, X-rays, intra-oral scan and treatment planning.
- All bridge units fabricated in our partner laboratory.
- Local anaesthetic, temporaries and bonding materials.
- Hotel accommodation in Didim and Bodrum Milas Airport transfers.
- Aftercare guidance, photographs, full clinical record and ongoing WhatsApp support.
Safety, qualifications & materials
GDC-trained dentists
Members of our clinical team have international training and qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK and equivalent Turkish regulatory bodies.
CQC-aligned protocols
Sterilisation, infection control and patient-record practices follow CQC-equivalent standards: single-use instruments where required, autoclaved hand-pieces, traceable batch logs.
Brand-name materials
We use established brands across implants, ceramics and bonding agents. Materials are sourced through licensed suppliers with traceable batch records.
Modern clinical setup
Digital intra-oral scanning, 3D imaging and CAD/CAM milling allow precise diagnostics and accurate restorations finished in-house.