Dental Implants II

Patients are referred to a specialist oral surgeon or periodontist for surgical implant placement, which is usually performed in the surgery using local anaesthetic. A dental implant can be used to replace a missing tooth with an implant retained crown. The restorative phase of the dental implant is managed by Dr Cliff after a healing period of between six to ten weeks. In certain cases, the implant can be restored immediately.

Cemented Crown

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw-Retained Crown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed Partial Denture (Bridge)

Two or more implants are used to support a bridge (fixed partial denture).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw-Retained Fixed Partial Denture (Bridge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPLANT-SUPPORTED PROSTHESIS

Implant therapy is used to support full dentures. Once a patient has his teeth extracted, the jaw bone tends to resorb. (bone resorbtion after extraction) – placement of dental implants can stop or slow down bone resorbtion.

• The prosthesis is removable only by the dentist.
• Inter-digitates with the implant’s octagon or hexagon for antirotational stability.
• Prosthetic design should reflect cosmetic and hygiene considerations.
• Provides restorative ease and flexibility with full-contour straight or angled and “cast-to” gold abutment options.

Screw-Retained Denture

• This prosthesis is recommended primarily for the lower jaw.
• The prosthesis is removable only by the dentist.
• The secure fit offers the psychological advantage of a fixed prosthesis.
• Five to six implants are necessary.

 

Bar Overdenture

• This prosthesis is recommended for the upper and lower jars.
• The overdenture is removable by the patient to facilitate hygiene.
• Slight prosthetic movement, but is stable and feels natural to the patient.
• Four to six implants are necessary.