If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
What are the advantages of implant-supported full bridges and implant-supported dentures over conventional dentures?
Dental implants provide several advantages over other teeth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like natural teeth, implant-supported full bridges or dentures are designed to be long lasting. Implant-supported full bridges and dentures also are more comfortable and stable than conventional dentures, allowing you to retain a more natural biting and chewing capacity.
In addition, because implant-supported full bridges and dentures will replace some of your tooth roots, your bone is better preserved. With conventional dentures, the bone that previously surrounded the tooth roots begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact.
In the long term, implants can be more esthetic and easier to maintain than conventional dentures. The loss of bone that accompanies conventional dentures leads to recession of the jawbone and a collapsed, unattractive smile. Conventional dentures make it difficult to eat certain foods.
How will the implants be placed?
First, implants, which looks like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Then, over the next two to six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors for your artificial teeth. During this time, a temporary teeth replacement option can be worn over the implant sites.
Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implants and attach extensions. These temporary healing caps, along with various connecting devices that allow multiple crowns to attach to the implants, complete the foundation on which your new teeth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure.
There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your periodontist will advise you on which system is best for you.
Depending upon the number of implants placed, the connecting device that will hold your new teeth can be tightened down on the implant, or it may be a clipped to a bar or a round ball anchor to which a denture snaps on and off.
Finally, full bridges or full dentures will be created for you and attached to small metal posts, called abutments, or the connecting device. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.
Every case is different, and some of these steps can be combined when conditions permit. Your dental professional will work with you to determine the best treatment plan.
Much like the standard dental implant, these involve a screw that’s inserted into the jawbone to hold the new artificial tooth replacement with minimum of four (4) implants to support an entire arch of the teeth on each jaw.
In other words, each missing tooth won’t have its own implant. Instead, like the legs of a chair, four implants will be placed along the top and bottom jaws for an entire set of teeth, not individual tooth.
While a regular dental implant is designed to enhance your smile, hybrid prosthesis are designed to replace the entire set of teeth when you don’t have any remaining.
All-on-4 dental implants benefits:
- Get fully-functioning, new teeth in a short amount of time
- Improve your appearance
- Eat foods without reservation
- Get a long-lasting smile
- Eliminate health issues associated with failing teeth
- Easily care for your teeth
The All-on-6 implant treatment is a immediate option. This procedure is used to replace the entire upper or lower set of teeth. many patients have been benefited by this technique and is a stronger, healthier replacement for removable dentures
Treatment ?
This procedure provides a permanent prosthesis by using 6 dental implants which act as an anchor for a bridge . Six implants are placed in the lower or upper jawbone to permanently anchor prosthetic teeth . impantologist will conduct a thorough examination, taking x-rays to assess the anatomical structures in your mouth and impressions will be made to create the prosthesis.
Over the time, the implants that are placed in the jaw will fuse to the jawbone, mimicking the natural roots and giving you a more natural smile
Who’s a candidate for All-on-6?
. This treatment is recommended for patients with a full set of missing teeth, or who are planning to have any remaining infected teeth removed and replaced with implants. The All-on-6 treatment offers a stable, long-term, alternative to traditional dentures.
Advantages of All-on-6
The All-on-6 procedure rarely requires bone grafting. easy for cleaning, you’ll have an incredibly beautiful set of teeth. The treatment time is shorter, and along lasting option for replacing missing teeth