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The pricing of fixed prosthodontics is similar within the Nordic countries, due to tradition in the clinical and laboratory sectors. Patients are, however, encouraged to seek internet price comparisons by e.g. the Swedish National Insurance System and the Danish Dental Association. At the same time, some reluctance against international dental shopping is detected. However, import of laboratory products from East Asia has grown considerably due to economy. Apart from these general aspects, examples are given of cheap and rational clinical treatments like: acceptance of the shortened dental arch concept giving the greatest economic gain, fibre- reinforced composite bridges that are quick, cheap, and reasonably effective, two-unit bridges that are low price alternatives to removable partial dentures as well as conventionally extended bridges, resin bonded bridges that are low invasive, esthetic and cost-effective. Rationalization is exemplified by one-cast post-crowns, posts and cores and outer crown on the same master model, crowns in metal, immediate pontics, and alternatives to precious metal. It is, however, also discussed that a wider price range between simple cases and complex risk patients could give a more correct pricing and cheaper alternatives for the majority of patients.

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