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What is a full-arch fixed hybrid implant prosthesis?
When all teeth are missing, one of the treatment options are fixed prostheses on implants There are three types of prosthesis on implants: the fixed bridge, the removable overdenture and the full-arch hybrid prosthesis. A prosthesis on full-arch hybrid implants consists of a total denture fastened on dental implants. The main difference between a prosthesis on fixed full-arch hybrid implants and a removable overdenture on implants is that in the second, prosthetic teeth have a resin fastening (which mimics the gum and palate) while in the hybrid they do not. The dentist determines which is the best option for each case. The full-arch hybrid prosthesis is a good rehabilitation option, since it is placed on 5 or 6…
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And what do we do when we no longer have teeth left?
Today we are working to transform a technical explanation about types of complete rehabilitations on implants into an article that is simple and understandable. What we want is to explain the type of dentures that we can choose when, for whatever reason, we find a mouth that is missing all or practically all teeth. Basically what we need to know is that it’s like a ladder: If a single tooth is missing, we can replace it with an implant, When several adjoining teeth are missing, with 2 or 3 implants, up to 6 teeth can be replaced (what we call bridge over implants) If there is no tooth left (or practically none),…
