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Roundhouse Dental Bridge Cost Breakdown [Video Explanation]

Roundhouse Dental Bridge Cost in Butler, PA [Video Explanation]

Traditional dentures must be removed at least once a day for cleaning. Without proper denture hygiene, patients risk developing conditions such as denture stomatitis, ulcerations, and even pneumonia! But for patients who want a more permanent solution that doesn’t involve taking their teeth in and out, we recommend a roundhouse bridge. This restoration replaces all of your teeth, but without the need for routine removal. Instead, they stay anchored to your jawbone by dental implants, replicating the strength and stability of your natural teeth. While some patients may worry about the cost of a roundhouse dental bridge, Brockley Dental Center helps keep dental care affordable and accessible to patients on a budget!

What Is a Roundhouse Dental Bridge?

A roundhouse dental bridge may replace a full arch of teeth, but it’s not your average denture.

This restoration has a sleek design without a bulky denture base. It resembles a row of crowns cemented together in a horseshoe-like shape, following the natural curve of your jaw to create a natural-looking appearance. We then place the bridge on multiple mini dental implants that we carefully screw around your jaw, evenly distributing the pressure of your bite.

To clean and care for your roundhouse dental bridge, treat it exactly as you would natural teeth. Be sure to brush at least twice a day and floss regularly. To ensure you get into all the hard-to-reach spaces and between your implants, we recommend using a water flosser! This tool uses a gentle stream of water to clean your mouth, getting between your restoration and your gums.

Because the roundhouse dental bridge is cemented on your implants, you never remove it. This permanence makes the bridge look and function like your natural teeth, allowing you to eat the foods you love without hesitation.

Breaking Down the Cost of a Roundhouse Dental Bridge

The cost of a roundhouse dental bridge depends on which restoration is right for you. At Brockley Dental Center, we offer two types of roundhouse bridges.

  • Semi-permanent roundhouse bridges: Using 6 to 10 mini dental implants for support, we anchor a semi-permanent roundhouse bridge to your jaw. The restoration is incredibly secure, staying put while you eat, speak, and live your daily life. But during routine dental visits, we will need to remove your bridge for routine maintenance. Afterward, we secure your bridge back on your implants, ensuring it stays put over time.
  • Permanent roundhouse bridges: For an even more stable solution to tooth loss, we recommend a permanent roundhouse bridge. This restoration requires 10 to 12 mini implants for extra stability and strength. Additionally, a permanent roundhouse dental bridge is cemented to your implants, never to come out. Even during routine dental visits, we will treat your smile like natural teeth and ensure your implants are in good condition.

It’s important to note that permanent roundhouse bridges are a little more expensive than semi-permanent roundhouse bridges, as they require more implants. These metal screws are made from high-quality titanium, which does raise your price. However, Brockley Dental Center uses mini dental implants rather than conventional implants, which makes these restorations more affordable than other implant dentures.

Because mini implants have a simpler placement, one-piece design, and faster process, they are a cost-effective alternative to conventional implants. For many patients, using mini implants is what pushes implant dentures from out of budget into affordable!

Financing Your Roundhouse Bridge

Unfortunately, many dental insurance companies don’t cover dental implants. But that doesn’t mean that your insurance company won’t! Some insurance plans do cover dental implants, or may cover part of the procedure or restoration.

To learn what your insurance will cover, we recommend booking a consultation with us. There, we will go over costs and review your insurance plan to help you get the most out of your coverage.

For those without insurance coverage, we offer financing plans to help keep your dental care affordable! By partnering with multiple third-party lending institutions, we help break down your overall costs into manageable monthly payments. With financing, you can receive the care you need now and pay on your own time, choosing between flexible payment plans.

Of course, you’ll need to qualify for dental financing, but we will help you with every step of the process. If you’re looking for affordable dental care in Butler, PA, book your consultation to learn more!

Restore Your Smile in Butler, PA

If you’re tired of removing your dentures or looking for a more permanent solution to tooth loss, visit Brockley Dental Center. We offer roundhouse dental bridges that restore your smile, permanently cementing on mini dental implants. These restorations are incredibly secure and mimic your natural smile in appearance and stability.

To learn if you’re eligible, book a consultation with us!

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Donald B. Brockley, DMD

Dr. Brockley earned his doctorate degree in Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 1972. He is a second generation dentist and a legacy of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine where his father, Dr. Charles R. Brockley earned his doctorate in general dentistry in the year 1927. While attending the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, he held the office of Class Secretary for his graduating class. Following dental school, he chose to do his residency training at Wilmington Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, with a focus on research. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Brockley enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War Era as a Naval Officer. Dr. Brockley opened his own private practice 1975 in Butler, PA a historic town just 34 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brockley held the office of President of the Butler County Dental Society. After many years of practice, Dr. Brockley realized that fear is the #1 reason why people do not visit their dentist regularly. Therefore, he made it his mission to find an alternative way to practice (and to help his patients overcome this fear). This alternative was through Sedation Dentistry. In 1996 he became trained in Conscious Oral Sedation. This technique allowed him to treat fearful patients by gently putting them to sleep with the aid of a pill, not needle IV sedation which was the popular treatment at that time. Dr. Brockley received his dental training at the following institutions: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Raleigh, NC Mini Dental Implant Training Centre, Buffalo, NY. Due to the high number of patients who are diabetic in his practice, his next goal was to understand the impact of Diabetes in Dentistry. Due to the subset of Diabetic patients in his practice who had similar recurring oral and systemic health problems, special attention became warranted. This led to a different standard of care and treatment for patients whose health was compromised by diabetes. Early detection, observation, evaluation and treatment to eradicate infection plays a major role in maintaining oral health for diabetic patients. Poorly managed treatment for diabetic patients has been shown to lead to a higher risk of uncontrolled gum disease and vice versa, making prevention of gum disease the #1 priority for this subset of patients. Dr. Brockley’s research on dentistry for diabetics led him to his next specialization: the treatment and eradication of gum disease. His aim has been to change the the treatment of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. For this reason, he designed a radically different protocol to the Soft Tissue Management (STM) program. STM treats the symptoms of gum disease, and more importantly, the underlying cause of gum disease, bacteria. Studies have shown that gum disease affects 80% of American adults. However, Dr. Brockley has observed that more than 90% of his baby boomer patients have gum disease. His unique STM protocol has shown significant success within his patient population. With patient knowledge, understanding, and cooperation, Dr. Brockley is able to arrest and manage gum disease in his practice. After perfecting his procedures for crowns, bridges, partials and dentures to replace missing teeth, the introduction of Small Diameter Implants (also known as SDI or Mini Dental Implants) into his practice has revolutionized the way Dr. Brockley practices cosmetic dentistry. Small Diameter Implants provide the possibility of full mouth restoration, multiple teeth restoration, or single tooth restoration. Small Diameter Implants can be implemented in all types of tooth and bone conditions, in all ages, and in all types of health conditions. Dr. Brockley uses Small Diameter Implants to restore chewing ability and create beautiful smiles, which ultimately changes peoples’ lives. Dr. Brockley is the proud owner and operator of the first Mini Dental Implant Center of America in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Dr. Brockley has achieved Diplomate status in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. He is the President Emeritus of the Butler County Dental Society. Dr. Brockley was also a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. He is a a lifetime member of the Delta Sigma Dental Fraternity, and he was the Class Secretary for the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Dr. Brockley likes to spend time with his family at home or while traveling, has been an avid scuba diver since 1980, and describes himself as a “just okay” golfer.

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