DENTAL IMPLANTS – CROWN, BRIDGEWORK AND OVERDENTURES

what are dental implants?

In the past, the treatment options for patients requiring missing tooth replacement were limited to either a conventional tooth supported bridge which necessitates the tooth structure preparation (removal) of adjacent tooth / teeth or the use of removable dentures. With the advent of dental implants, it has offered a promising alternative for patients with a reduced dentition.

Dental implant refers to a “titanium” root that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. For a single missing tooth or few missing teeth, an artificial crown or bridge can be attached to the implant by the use of abutment.

For a full arch of missing teeth, an entire set of artificial teeth can be fitted to a few dental implants either as a fixed arch fixed prosthesis (fixed ceramic or ceramic-metal or hybrid acrylic-titanium bridge) or removable overdentures with stud attachments (i.e. locators), bar attachments and fully digital customised conus abutments. As compared to conventional removable dentures, this can offer improvement in support, retention, stability and patient comfort.

For dental implants, please contact us to book an appointment to discuss your treatment needs.