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Benefits
With 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
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.
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1:
Before the Procedure
The dentist determines what needs
to be done and prepares both himself
and the patient for the coming treatment
procedure. |
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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. |
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3:
Attaching the 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. |
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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. |
Alternatives To a Fixed Bridge:
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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. |
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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.
Cost is usually the reason why this solution is chosen over a fixed bridge – although
the end result can’t be compared. |
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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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