What is the difference in quality between NHS and private bridges?
Q. I have recently had a tooth extracted and have been told by my dentist that I should have a bridge fitted. As I now have a space where two teeth should be I would very much like to have this done.However.I cant decide if I should have a NHS bridge or it done privately.It is quite a substansial difference in cost. £400 for NHS and £1500 for private. What are your views on the quality of NHS bidges?,
A. There are no NHS bridges for £400 , the maximum NHS fee is £198. The NHS rules mean that no NHS contractor can say that the NHS treatment is not of a suitable standard. However they may state that Private is a higher standard. It is a minefield that is best explained by the dentist provides the treatment as the individual specification relies on the prescribing dentist. Rob
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