26 Apr What is the Difference Between Implant Supported Bridges and Fixed Prostheses?
Emident Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic Dentist Ali Osman Emiroğlu explains the difference between implant supported crowns and bridges and fixed prostheses.
“The difference between implant supported crown bridges and fixed prosthesis is that we can bridge the missing area by placing an implant on the missing teeth without any application.”
Implant-supported prostheses are fixed or removable prostheses placed on the implant and supported by the implants. Implant supported prostheses can be used in people who have no teeth but have sufficient bone level.
Fixed prostheses are the most commonly used prosthesis option among the prostheses applied today. It is the restoration that we make by making use of the neighboring teeth in cases where a few teeth are missing in the mouth.
Fixed dental prostheses, which should not be used in patients with clenching and grinding, may cause bone loss in areas where natural teeth are lost. It can also increase potential gum discomfort.
Fixed dental prosthesis can cause bacterial growth and poor oral hygiene when a bridge is used. Information should be given during the application as it may cause caries formation in the teeth and roots under the bridge. In addition, if fixed prostheses break and change color, it may need to be done again.
Traditional treatment of missing teeth; Although there are full dentures, it is very difficult for the individual to get used to using a full denture, functionally and psychologically. In order to overcome these negativities, treatment options placed on the implant and supported by implants come to the fore.
Fixed bridges on implants the size of our natural teeth, hybrid screw prostheses on implants that can only be removed by the physician, and removable implants on implants that can be removed by the patient are the main treatment options. Implant-supported prostheses have many advantages over non-implant treatment options. Removable dentures (removable palatal prostheses) are difficult to use. In addition, these prostheses can accelerate bone resorption in the jawbone. Prostheses supported by implants create a natural tooth structure and provide comfort of use. The confidence that the use of implant-supported prosthesis gives to the person; It eliminates the negative psychological effects of tooth deficiency. At the same time, the implants also ensure that the volume of the surrounding jawbone is preserved.