What types of prostheses (replacement teeth) are available?
A single prosthesis (crown) is used to replace one missing tooth – each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant. A partial prosthesis (fixed bridge) can replace two or more teeth and may require only two or three implants. A complete dental prosthesis (fixed bridge) replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies depending upon which type of complete prosthesis (removable or fixed) is recommended. A removable prosthesis (overdenture) attaches to a bar or ball in socket attachments, whereas a fixed prosthesis is permanent and removable only by the dentist. Your surgeon performs in-office implant surgery in a surgical operating suite equipped with specialized instrumentation. The goal of office surgery is to give the patient the opportunity to have implants placed in a comfortable, convenient setting with a choice of anesthetic techniques tailored to the patient’s wishes and systemic health. Inpatient hospital implant surgery is for patients who have
