Tooth Replacement Grand Rapids - Best Choice Dental Implant Center

REPLACING ALL THE MISSING TEETH WITH A FIXED, IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURE

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 your BEST CHOICE for a long term solution.

Before dental implants, there were no fixed solutions available for people who lost all of their teeth. Today, it is possible to replace a full arch of teeth with dental implants and a fixed bridge that restores the esthetics, stability and function comparable to natural teeth.

Benefits:
      1. Lets you eat and function like having natural teeth
      2. A solid, stable long term solution that may serve you for life
      3. 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 prosthodontist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.


1: Before the procedure The prosthodontist determines what needs to be done and prepares a detailed plan for the patient and the upcoming treatment.	2: Installing the implants The first step is installing dental implants to replace the lost tooth roots. In this case, five implants are used. You will wear your old denture while waiting for the implants to heal and the permanent bridge to be installed.


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 6-10 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.

ALTERNATIVES TO A FIXED BRIDGE

	Removable, implant supported overdenture A removable full denture that is connected to 2 or more implant attachments. It is a dramatic improvement in comfort and function compared to a conventional complete denture
	Removable, implant supported and bar retained overdenture A removable full denture that is connected to a 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.
	Removable full denture A denture that is loosely placed on top of the gum to replace the missing teeth. This alternative has no real advantages – except for its lower price and easy installation. The disadvantages are many: discomfort in eating, affected speech, and sore gums from denture movement. Moreover, a full denture placed in the upper jaw severely reduces the sense of taste.