Dental bridge tax relief (Med 2), Medical Card and PRSI rules
Every type of dental bridge in Ireland — a 3-unit fixed bridge, a Maryland winged bridge, a cantilever bridge or an implant-supported bridge — qualifies for 20% income tax relief on Revenue's Form Med 2. On a 3-unit bridge (€1,800 to €3,300), that refunds €360 to €660, bringing your net cost to €1,440 to €2,640.
How to claim your 20% refund in Revenue myAccount, and how the Medical Card (DTSS), PRSI and private insurance treat bridgework.
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Calculate your dental bridge and 20% Med 2 tax relief
Pick the type of dental bridge, the ceramic or metal-porcelain material, and see your gross clinic fee alongside your net cost after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief.
Estimated cost guide
€1,680 to €2,640 after 20% relief
Clinic price: €2,100 to €3,300 · Form Med 2 refund: €420 to €660
Revenue explicitly lists all bridgework (enamel-retained Maryland bridges, tooth-supported fixed bridges and implant-supported bridges) as qualifying non-routine dental treatment on Form Med 2. On a 3-unit fixed bridge (replacing 1 missing tooth, anchored on 2 adjacent teeth) in all-ceramic zirconia / e-max (€2,100 to €3,300 at the clinic), claiming 20% back in Revenue myAccount brings your net cost to €1,680 to €2,640.
Ask a local clinic for a priceForm Med 2, Medical Card, PRSI and insurance side by side
| Scheme | Covers a dental bridge? | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Form Med 2 (Non-Routine Dental) | Yes — all bridgework & crowns | 20% income tax refund via Revenue myAccount (saves €170–€1,300 depending on bridge type) |
| HSE Medical Card (DTSS) | No (covers acrylic dentures only) | The DTSS funds routine extractions and removable plastic dentures, not fixed bridges or crowns |
| PRSI Treatment Benefit | No | Covers your annual dental exam + €50 towards a scale and polish (or €42 periodontal clean) before bridgework |
| Private dental insurance (Vhi, Laya, DeCare) | Usually 50% to 70% up to policy maximum | Major restorative plans contribute towards bridges after the policy waiting period; you can claim 20% Med 2 tax relief on the unpaid balance |
How to claim your 20% back on Form Med 2
- Ask the dental clinic for Form Med 2 when your bridge is paid. Revenue's Form Med 2 lists 'Crowns' and 'Bridgework (enamel-retained or tooth-supported)' as qualifying non-routine dental care.
- Keep the signed Form Med 2 for 6 years. You do not need to post the paper certificate to Revenue unless requested during a routine check.
- Log into Revenue myAccount. Select 'Review your tax for the previous 4 years' (or 'Manage your tax' for the current year), open Health Expenses, and enter the out-of-pocket amount under Non-Routine Dental Expenses.
- Paying across two tax years: if you pay a deposit in December and the final balance when the bridge is fitted in January, you can claim each payment in the tax year it was paid (or claim the combined total once treatment finishes).
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Questions patients ask
Can a family member claim the 20% Med 2 tax relief if they pay for my dental bridge?
Yes. Under Revenue rules, you can claim 20% Health Expenses tax relief on qualifying non-routine dental treatment that you pay for yourself, your spouse/civil partner, your children, or any relative/individual for whom you actually paid the dental clinic bill.
What if I don't pay enough PAYE income tax in the year to use the full 20% refund?
Med 2 tax relief is a non-refundable tax credit at 20%, so you can only get back up to the amount of income tax you paid in that tax year. If a household partner pays PAYE tax at 20% or 40%, having the taxpayer pay the dental bill and claim it in their myAccount ensures the full 20% refund is received.
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