Re: Implant Vs. Bridge

From: Dr. Steve (drsteve_at_no-spam.com)
Date: 11/27/04 

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:50:55 GMT

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:23:38 -0500, Joel M. Eichen
<joeleichen@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Some nice bridgework can be fabricated from $100 to $300 per unit
>(wholesale lab cost to the dentist), plus materials, plus profit, plus
>overhead costs. PER UNIT.
>
>So if its a failed bridge, my own costs can be $300 or $600. One
>missing tooth with ONE anchor on each end is THREE UNITS. Two missing
>teeth would be FOUR UNITS ..... etc.
>
No Way! Hour "Lab Fee" may be $ 300-600 but your total overhead to
make a 3- unit bridge is far greater
..
Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA

Writing on a tablet PC,so forgive me if the PC misreads my poor handwriting.