1, Single Tooth Replacement:
Immediately (at the same time an implant is placed) or
after a period of healing, an abutment is attached to the implant. This is a
device that “abuts” or joins the implant to a tooth form called a crown, which replaces the tooth part you see in the mouth.
It will hold a custom-made crown that the dental laboratory will fabricate and match
to your existing teeth. The custom crown is cemented or screwed onto the abutment to
permanently keep it in place. Once the crown is in place, it should be
indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
2, Fixed Multiple Tooth Replacement:
As with single tooth replacement, temporary healing
caps or abutments may be placed on multiple implants until the healing phase is
complete. After healing, permanent abutments are attached to the implants. They
can attach to custom-made crowns or bridge work that a dental laboratory will
fabricate to match your existing teeth. In the final step, the custom bridge, which will replace multiple teeth, is
cemented or screwed onto the abutments. The teeth have been replaced without
disturbing the healthy teeth next to them (as in conventional
bridge),
and bone loss has been halted.
3, Removable Implant-Supported Tooth Replacement:
If all of your lower teeth are missing, depending on the
design of the removable restoration, two to six implants may be used to support
a lower denture. If all of your upper teeth are missing, a
minimum of four implants may be used to support an upper denture. Removable
dentures are often used to replace extensive tooth, bone and gum-tissue loss,
thus providing support for the facial skeleton, lip and cheeks. A new denture
can have attachments that snap or clip it into place on the implants or a
custom made, milled bar can be fabricated to create additional strength and
support for the restoration. Design variations are often related to your bone
density and number of implants present; We will discuss these options during
your consultation. A significant advantage of a removable denture is
facilitating the cleaning of the dental implants.
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