Reilly Gelder OMS
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Full Arch Replacement

ALL TEETH MISSING

1: 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 solutions 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 give you a solid and stable solution
  • Helps preserve your facial appearance and helps prevent bone loss 

Treatment:
The treatment procedure and number of visits largely depend on the specific conditions. 

  INSTALLING THE FIXED BRIDGE– STEP-BY-STEP

The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your oral surgeon to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.


 

                             1: Installing the Implant         2: Attaching the Bridge              3: End Result          

 

2: Benefits of the "Fixed Hybrid" TeethXpress Solution

See TeethXpress Solution Here

 
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 can’t 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.