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A dental bridge replaces missing teeth with a fixed, non-removable solution. It is permanently bonded or cemented and functions like natural teeth. Modern bridges are an equal option alongside implants. If adjacent teeth already require full-coverage restorations, a bridge is a sensible choice. We plan digitally and fabricate in-house using CAD/CAM technology. We consider function, esthetics, and hygiene from the start. Our clinic is in Jestetten, near Zurich.
20 min from Zurich Airport • 1 min SBB S9/S65 • Appointments bundled
No removal possible.
Fixed in everyday life
No removal possible.
Bridges are rigidly connected to the abutment teeth. You can eat, speak, and clean them like natural teeth, with dedicated cleaning pathways beneath the pontic.
No removal possible.
Bridges are rigidly connected to the abutment teeth. You can eat, speak, and clean them like natural teeth, with dedicated cleaning pathways beneath the pontic.
In-house precision
Digitally planned and fabricated.
In-house precision
3D scanning, CAD design, in-house milling (including 5-axis), and 3D-printed provisionals. Fewer hand-offs, higher predictability, and fewer visits.
In-house precision
3D scanning, CAD design, in-house milling (including 5-axis), and 3D-printed provisionals. Fewer hand-offs, higher predictability, and fewer visits.
Stable and easy to clean.
The Pontic shape and emergence profile are designed for everyday hygiene.
Stable and easy to clean.
Stable and easy to clean.
Long-term success hinges on planning, materials, occlusion, and hygiene — that is our focus.
For expats in the Zurich area
For expats in the Zurich area
You will always have access to a dedicated clinician for consultations, planning, and follow-ups, all conducted in English. You can expect clear answers, quick responses, and no surprises. We streamline steps wherever possible for dental bridge treatments and plan around your schedule. This reduces the number of visits while ensuring steady progress and predictable results.
For expats in the Zurich area
You will always have access to a dedicated clinician for consultations, planning, and follow-ups, all conducted in English. You can expect clear answers, quick responses, and no surprises. We streamline steps wherever possible for dental bridge treatments and plan around your schedule. This reduces the number of visits while ensuring steady progress and predictable results.
Prosthodontics at a high level
Dr. Sebastian Horvath is a DGPro-recognized specialist in prosthodontics. We engage in interdisciplinary planning with orthodontics when useful. Our concept is featured in the curated QDT 2026 yearbook, and we have publications and lectures. Transparent quality.
Prosthodontics at a high level
Dr. Sebastian Horvath is a DGPro-recognized specialist in prosthodontics. We engage in interdisciplinary planning with orthodontics when useful. Our concept is featured in the curated QDT 2026 yearbook, and we have publications and lectures. Transparent quality.
Scan • CAD • CAM
High-tech workflow
Scan • CAD • CAM
End-to-end digital workflow for durable, long-term provisionals (CAD/CAM) and definitive zirconia/alternative ceramics made in-house. We control fit, contacts, and esthetics.
Scan • CAD • CAM
End-to-end digital workflow for durable, long-term provisionals (CAD/CAM) and definitive zirconia/alternative ceramics made in-house. We control fit, contacts, and esthetics.
Daily Use and Hygiene
Occlusion and pontic design
Daily Use and Hygiene
The contact areas, emergence profile, and pontic form (e.g., modified ridge-lap or ovate) are designed for functionality and ease of cleaning, minimizing food traps.
Daily Use and Hygiene
The contact areas, emergence profile, and pontic form (e.g., modified ridge-lap or ovate) are designed for functionality and ease of cleaning, minimizing food traps.
Continuity you can trust.
One accountable clinician
Continuity you can trust.
No hand-offs, no investor pressure — one experienced dentist will guide you from analysis to follow-up.
Continuity you can trust.
No hand-offs, no investor pressure — one experienced dentist will guide you from analysis to follow-up.
Both are proven. The choice depends on your bone density, neighboring teeth, hygiene habits, the effort required, and your goals. We provide neutral advice, show examples, and recommend the best option for your case.
Neutral and transparent
Decision with a plan
Neutral and transparent
We compare effort, risks, maintenance, and the long-term outlook, providing photo and scan visualizations.
Neutral and transparent
We compare effort, risks, maintenance, and the long-term outlook, providing photo and scan visualizations.
A bridge consists of abutment teeth (crowns) and one or more pontics that are rigidly connected and fixed in place.
Abutments and Pontics
Structure and Load
The image shows how a fixed dental bridge replaces two missing teeth in the upper jaw. The adjacent teeth serve as anchors for the dental bridge.
Abutments and Pontics
Chewing forces are carried by the abutment teeth. Success requires sound abutments (and pretreatment, if necessary), as well as an occlusion that distributes the load.
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
Abutments and Pontics
Chewing forces are carried by the abutment teeth. Success requires sound abutments (and pretreatment, if necessary), as well as an occlusion that distributes the load.
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
Zirconia and Alternatives
Materials
Zirconia and Alternatives
We often use zirconia (monolayer or multilayer) because it is strong, natural-looking, and proven. Alternatives by indication include feldspathic, lithium-disilicate, or metal-ceramics.
Systematic review: Fixed dental bridges made of all-ceramic or metal-ceramic?
Zirconia and Alternatives
We often use zirconia (monolayer or multilayer) because it is strong, natural-looking, and proven. Alternatives by indication include feldspathic, lithium-disilicate, or metal-ceramics.
Systematic review: Fixed dental bridges made of all-ceramic or metal-ceramic?
Minimally Invasive
Adhesive Options
In this case, we closed a gap in the front teeth with a Maryland bridge. The thin ceramic wing was bonded to the adjacent tooth using a minimally invasive technique, so that no healthy tooth structure had to be ground down. This solution is functionally stable and blends naturally into the smile.
Minimally Invasive
In selected cases, such as a single missing anterior tooth with intact neighbors, resin-bonded "wing" bridges are a tooth-sparing option.
Scientific overview of adhesive bridges
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
Minimally Invasive
In selected cases, such as a single missing anterior tooth with intact neighbors, resin-bonded "wing" bridges are a tooth-sparing option.
Scientific overview of adhesive bridges
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
For conventional bridges, yes, but many of these teeth already require full-coverage restorations. Adhesive "wing" designs are possible when the neighboring teeth are intact and the case fits.
Indication over brand
Tooth preservation first.
Indication over brand
We recommend the option that preserves structure and lasts, and we explain it clearly.
Indication over brand
We recommend the option that preserves structure and lasts, and we explain it clearly.
A bridge is fixed and stays in the mouth. A partial denture is removable and taken out daily. We outline the pros and cons of each for daily use, hygiene, and stability.
Daily Life and Care
Fixed vs. Removable
Daily Life and Care
Bridge: "Like your own teeth," with cleaning under the pontic. Denture: Removable and flexible with different care and wear characteristics.
Daily Life and Care
Bridge: "Like your own teeth," with cleaning under the pontic. Denture: Removable and flexible with different care and wear characteristics.
Goals, photos, and 3D scans. DVT/CBCT is used when needed to assess abutments and the ridge. We provide honest and concrete options, effort, and timeline.
Immediate function and esthetics during ridge remodeling. Test bite, speech, and hygiene in real life — there’s no rush.
Scan, design, mill/sinter, and individual characterization for precise margins and reliable contacts. Pontic design is matched to tissue, and cleaning is included.
Interdental brushes, superfloss/threaders, and optional irrigators are demonstrated chairside.
Clear. Efficient. Reliable.
Structured visits and transparent steps make outcomes predictable.
Clear. Efficient. Reliable.
Clear. Efficient. Reliable.
Does your current bridge look unnatural, leak, trap food, or just never feel right? We don't just copy the old solution — we improve it.
Why did it fail?
Find the cause
In the case shown, incorrect loading of the teeth led to chipping of the old bridge. The misalignment of the teeth was corrected orthodontically and a new dental bridge was then fabricated.
Why did it fail?
We diagnose before we redesign: margins, occlusion, pontic form, periodontium, hygiene.
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
Why did it fail?
We diagnose before we redesign: margins, occlusion, pontic form, periodontium, hygiene.
All cases shown on our website have been fully treated in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular reproduction, is not permitted and is punishable by law.
Stable and everyday-proof
Functional corrections, a refined emergence profile, and a hygiene-friendly pontic — a bridge that works today and tomorrow.
Stable and everyday-proof
Functional corrections, a refined emergence profile, and a hygiene-friendly pontic — a bridge that works today and tomorrow.
Real cases from our practice: natural, functional, and durable. Explore more in our gallery.
From temporary solution to permanent bridge
Replacement of an incisor after an accident
From temporary solution to permanent bridge
Following an accident, the central incisor had to be removed. Initially, the patient received a long-term temporary restoration in the form of a bridge. After six months, a permanent bridge was fitted, which blends harmoniously with the existing crowns and gums.
All cases presented on our website were treated entirely in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular copies, is prohibited and punishable by law.
From temporary solution to permanent bridge
Following an accident, the central incisor had to be removed. Initially, the patient received a long-term temporary restoration in the form of a bridge. After six months, a permanent bridge was fitted, which blends harmoniously with the existing crowns and gums.
All cases presented on our website were treated entirely in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular copies, is prohibited and punishable by law.
Fixed restoration for advanced periodontitis
Implant-supported bridges after tooth loss
Fixed restoration for advanced periodontitis
In this patient, advanced periodontitis led to the loss of his own teeth. After removing the teeth, we placed implants on which we attached ceramic bridges. This allowed us to restore a complete, stable, and aesthetically pleasing set of teeth.
All cases presented on our website were treated entirely in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular copies, is prohibited and punishable by law.
Fixed restoration for advanced periodontitis
In this patient, advanced periodontitis led to the loss of his own teeth. After removing the teeth, we placed implants on which we attached ceramic bridges. This allowed us to restore a complete, stable, and aesthetically pleasing set of teeth.
All cases presented on our website were treated entirely in our practice. The images are protected by copyright. Any use of the images outside the limits of copyright law, in particular copies, is prohibited and punishable by law.
Individualized, fair, and transparent — based on the German fee schedule. Patients from Switzerland often benefit from a noticeable cost advantage at the same quality level.
After analysis
Clear & Fair
After analysis
You will receive an itemized plan and a timeline. Financing is available upon request and is handled discreetly with no pressure.
After analysis
You will receive an itemized plan and a timeline. Financing is available upon request and is handled discreetly with no pressure.
English-speaking care, transparent fees, and fewer visits — with easy access from Zurich. About 20 minutes from Zurich Airport.
Clear, friendly communication
We speak English.
Clear, friendly communication
We provide consultations, consent, and day-to-day guidance in English. We explain options, effort, and stability so you can make confident decisions.
Clear, friendly communication
We provide consultations, consent, and day-to-day guidance in English. We explain options, effort, and stability so you can make confident decisions.
German fee schedule
Transparent fees
German fee schedule
Upfront, itemized pricing under the German fee schedule is often more affordable than Swiss prices for the same quality.
German fee schedule
Upfront, itemized pricing under the German fee schedule is often more affordable than Swiss prices for the same quality.
Yes. We bundle appointments, work digitally, and communicate clearly, which makes it easy to plan your trip. This often results in significant cost savings. The Jestetten SBB train station (S9/S65, Schaffhausen–Zurich line) is a one-minute walk away.
Fewer visits
Bundled appointments
Fewer visits
Digital planning, sensible intervals, and combined visits where possible so that care fits your calendar near the border or Zurich Airport.
Fewer visits
Digital planning, sensible intervals, and combined visits where possible so that care fits your calendar near the border or Zurich Airport.
Compact and relevant—original sources from scientific publications on chewing surface protection, materials, and workflow.
Scientific article on pontic design
All-ceramic or metal-ceramic? Systematic investigation of survival and complication rates.
Clinical results of CAD/CAM restorations
Evidence instead of assertion
Our statements on dental bridges are based on studies—supplemented by our own cases and publications, which make our approach transparent.
Evidence instead of assertion
Evidence instead of assertion
Dentist and Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics (DGPro)
Dr. med. dent. Sebastian Horvath
Medically reviewed. Content created responsibly and updated regularly.
Last reviewed: September 12, 2025.
Dentist and Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics (DGPro)
Dentist and Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics (DGPro)
The essentials — brief, practical, and to the point.
Fixed. Bridges are permanently bonded and cannot be taken out; cleaning is done under the pontic.
Longevity depends on planning, occlusion, materials, and hygiene. Long-term data show a high survival rate with proper indication and care.
Consider neighboring teeth, bone availability, medical factors, time, and maintenance. We provide neutral advice and show examples.
Typically, six months — the ridge remodels the most during the first three to six months. A stable, long-term provisional covers that period.
Use interdental brushes, superfloss/threaders, and an irrigator, if desired. We demonstrate this procedure in person.
Often, we use zirconia (monolayer/multilayer), depending on the case. We also use feldspathic/lithium-disilicate or metal-ceramics, depending on the indication.
No, you will have one accountable clinician from a family-run, independent practice.
Yes. We’re easily accessible, located approximately 20 minutes from Zurich Airport. We bundle visits so that trips are worthwhile.
Experience dental excellence and personal care. We are committed to your well-being and satisfaction. Contact us to take the first step towards your optimal oral health. We look forward to meeting you in person soon and are just a call or click away.
Upload photos, describe your goals – we will provide an initial assessment and discuss the next steps.
Upload photos, describe your goals – we will provide an initial assessment and discuss the next steps.
Upload photos, describe your goals – we will provide an initial assessment and discuss the next steps.
Specialist in orthodontics
Dentist, Specialist in Prosthodontics (DGPro)
Dentist
Monday: 07:30-15:30
Tuesday: 07:30-15:30
Wednesday: 10:30-18:30
Thursday: 07:30-15:30
Friday: 07:30-15:30
You will find our practice at Bahnhofstrasse 24 in Jestetten, 5 km from the Swiss border. From Zurich airport our practice can be reached by car in about 20 minutes.
You will find free parking spaces in front of the practice.
A fast charging station (150 kW CCS) for electric cars can be found in the immediate vicinity of the practice.
By train we are comfortable and very easy to reach. Our practice is located directly opposite the Jestetter train station on the SBB line between Schaffhausen and Zurich (line S9, S65).
Our practice is located in the heart of Europe in the immediate vicinity of Zurich International Airport. Zurich Airport is the hub of several airlines and is very easy to reach from all over the world.
By car, we can be reached from Zurich Airport in about 20 minutes. You can also reach us easily by train from the airport, as our practice is located directly opposite the train station on the SBB line between Zurich and Schaffhausen (line S9, S65).
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