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All Teeth Missing
Benefits
of a fixed bridge on implants
When
all teeth are missing or in such condition
that they need to be replaced, a fixed
bridge anchored to dental implants is
the best permanent solution
Before dental implants, there were no
fixed solution available for people
who lost all their teeth. Today, it
is possible to replace a full jaw with
dental implants and a fixed bridge that
results in a permanent, stable and high
esthetic solution.
·
Lets you eat and function like having
natural teeth
· A solid, stable solution that will
serve you for life
· Preserves your facial appearance and
prevents bone loss
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Treatment:
The
treatment procedure and number of visits
is largely dependent on the specific
conditions. But all in all, 8-10 visits
should be enough to have a fixed bridge
installed. Most patients report that
they were much more comfortable following
the procedure than they had anticipated.
COURSE
OF TREATMENT
INSTALLING
THE FIXED BRIDGE STEP-BY-STEP
The
course of treatment described here is
one of several options available. Consult
your dentist to find out what the best
solution is for you, given your specific
condition.
1. Before
the procedure
The
dentist determines what needs to be
done and prepares both himself and the
patient for the coming treatment procedure.
2. Installing the implants
The
first step is installing dental implants
to replace the lost tooth roots. In
this case, five implants are used. Temporary
teeth are attached that enable you to
eat and function like normal while waiting
for the permanent bridge to be installed.
3.
Attaching bridge
The
final bridge is securely installed on
top of the implants. With a full jaw
replacement like this, it normally takes
2-3 visits to have the bridge completely
attached.
4.
End result
Your
new teeth should be hard to tell from
natural both for you and others. People
who have had traditional dentures before
getting a fixed bridge often describe
this as an overwhelming and very positive
experience.
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ALTERNATIVES
TO A FIXED BRIDGE
An alternative to a fixed bridge is
a removable overdenture, which is anchored
on implants. The old fashioned denture
has many disadvantages and should be
avoided if possible.
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.
Cost is usually the reason why this
solution is chosen over a fixed bridge
although the end result cant be compared.
Removable
full denture
A
denture that is loosely placed on top
of the gum to cover the lost teeth.
This alternative has no real advantages
except for its low price and easy
installation.
The
disadvantages are many: discomfort in
eating, poor esthetics, affected speech,
and sore gums from denture movement.
Moreover, a full denture placed in the
upper jaw severely reduces the sense
of taste.
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