When all teeth are missing a fixed bridge anchored to dental implants is the best permanent solution.
INSTALLING THE FIXED BRIDGE– STEP-BY-STEP
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1: Examination
The dentist examines the area, takes conventional or 3-dimensional Xrays as needed. |
2: Implant Surgery
The implants are placed usually in 1 visit, or 2 visits if numerous implants are to be used. The implants will take a few months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken. |
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3: Impression
AButments are placed on the implants and an impression is made to send to the laboratory for fabrication of the final crowns. |
4: Installation of Final Bridge
The last step is to insert the final crowns on the implants. You should expect the new teeth to fir and function just like natural teeth. People who have had traditional dentures before getting a fixed bridge often describe this as an overwhelming and very positive experience. |
ALTERNATIVES TO A FIXED BRIDGE
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Removable, implant anchored overdenture
A removable full denture that is connected to either a ball or bar attachment, which in turn is anchored on two or more implants in the front part of the jaw.
The implants help keep the denture in place and provide better function and comfort. This alternative is less expensive than a fixed bridge, but needs to be removed daily for cleaning purposes/ |
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Removable Full Denture
A denture that is loosely placed on top of the gum to replace the lost teeth. This alternative does not involve implants and therefor is less expensive but also less comfortable and less stable than an implant-anchored over-denture.
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