Full Arch Dental Implant Protheses
Full Arch Treatment Options:
In many
cases, there is more than one treatment option for you to consider. After a
detailed analysis, we will explain the advantages and disadvantages
of each
prosthetic treatment opton.
There
are several full arch treatment options. These include a screw-retained
fixed esthetic bridge, a cement-retained fixed esthetic bridge, an
attachment (clip or snap) retained removable denture and a screw-retained
fixed denture prosthesis.
If you are presently wearing a denture,
you may want an opinion on one of these types of prostheses.
The Full Arch Screw-Retained
Porcelain implant bridge is a highly esthetic and functional prosthesis. It is secured to the dental implants by small hidden screws. This prosthesis usually replaces the immediate transitional or temporary acrylic prosthesis after a healing period of four to six months. Porcelain teeth and “gum tissues” are sculpted and baked over a special framework. In addition, prostheses are also being fabricated utilizing high strength CAD/CAM ceramics such as solid Zirconia.
The Implant Supported Overdenture
is often an excellent lower cost alternative to a fixed implant bridge. It is
highly esthetic and very stable in the mouth. It has the advantage of being
removable for daily oral hygiene.