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1. Before the procedure
Three teeth at back of the mouth are
missing. The options are a denture or a bridge.
The bridge contains all teeth in one piece and
is anchored on dental implants. Traditional dentures
can’t
offer the same stability or function as the implant
supported bridge. |
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2. Installing the implants
The first step is placing 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 implants need to integrate with the
jawbone before the permanent bridge is attached.
This is normally done 2 -3 months after the implant
installation. The time will vary, depending on
the teeth affected. |
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4. End result
The new bridge will handle all the pressure
that your strong, natural back teeth did. You will
have a stable and secure solution that allows you
to eat what you want. |
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1. Before the procedure
As in the last case, a thorough investigation
is necessary to determine the correct course of
treatment. Here we can either use fixed bridgework
or a denture supported on implants (see below) |
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2. Installing the implants
The first step is placing 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 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. |
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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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1)
Removable, implant anchored overdenture
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.
2) Alternative Design
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.
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