Implant Supported Prosthesis

Implant Supported Prosthesis

The implant supported prosthesis may be a game changer to eliminate congenital or acquired tooth loss. Tooth loss creates a space in the jawbone and causes discomfort in terms of both aesthetics and function. To prevent these unfavorable conditions, implant-supported prostheses have been developed. There are mainly 2 different prosthesis designs, fixed and removable, in implant-supported prostheses. The most suitable prosthesis design for the patient is determined by the dentist after a detailed examination.

The design of prostheses that the patients are most comfortable with is the prosthesis that is fixed and does not need to be attached and removed by the patient.

The implant acts like a root, which is placed in the jawbone and can be used for many years. Implant treatment consists of two different stages. The first of these stages is the placement of the screw-like implant in the bone. The second stage is the prosthetic stage, in which the prosthesis on the implant is made. These prostheses can be produced with different materials and in different designs.

Who is a good candidate for Implant-supported Prosthesis?

It can be used in any situation, from missing a tooth to missing all teeth. There should be sufficient volume of the jawbone for implant placement. Bone blocks or grafts can be added to the bones of people who don’t have enough bone volume. Implant treatment may even increase the self-confidence caused by the lack of teeth. Implant treatment may be useful to repair broken teeth, or to replace one tooth or more teeth that are lost due to caries or genetic reasons.

Implants produced from quality materials and applied by a specialist surgeon provide great advantages such as comfort and self-confidence. Implants can be used for many years with comfort like natural teeth. There are different implant brands in the market for different prices. The implant type and brand are decided by considering the amount and volume of the patient’s jawbone, the design of the prosthesis to be made, and the patient’s budget.

What are the different types of implant-supported dentures?

It can be produced in two different designs removable and fixed. Fixed prostheses can be produced from porcelain or different materials. Porcelain is very durable due to its structural features and has an aesthetic appearance similar to the natural tooth structure. Implant-supported porcelain crowns cost more than removable prostheses since they require more implants. For full mouth restorations, implant-supported porcelain veneers are preferred and used comfortably by the patients.

Where there isn’t enough volume in the bone to place implants in the desired number, fewer implants can be placed. Removable prostheses supported by these implants can be made. The patient can put on and take off these dentures. After the examination, the dentist decides whether a removable or fixed prosthesis will be made for the patient and discuss the options with the patient. Although more implants can be made in some cases, the patient may prefer less implantation and removable prosthesis due to the treatment cost.

How to Care for Implant Supported Removable Dentures?

Care should be taken to ensure that implants and implant-supported removable prostheses can be used for many years. Due to the framework in the removable denture, the prostheses are very durable.

However, if adequate care is not given, its integrity may be compromised and deformations may occur. Removable prostheses should be kept in suitable solutions when they are not used. It should be cleaned after every meal with the help of a brush. Removable dentures should be kept in a special box when they are not in the mouth.

The fixed dentures act and may make the patient feel like their own teeth. They should care like natural teeth.

Any prosthesis no matter fixed or removable should be brushed after meals. After brushing, rinsing with mouthwash should also be done. Implant material is compatible with the human body and does not cause any harm. The implant treatment and implant itself do not cause any infection in the body.

How are Implant-Supported Prosthesis delivered?

After the implant integrates with the bone, the denture supported by the implants can be produced. Local anesthesia is generally not required during the prosthetic phase. 3 months after the surgery, the integration is evaluated by the doctor.

If everything is normal and no need to wait any longer, the impression of the prosthesis is taken. The production phase varies from several days to weeks after the production phase.

Prostheses may be fixed to the implant with adhesives and abutments or just screws that go directly into the implant. Chewing and biting can be done as one’s natural teeth with implant-supported dentures. Teeth affect the sounds during speech. For this reason, speaking problems may occur in fully or partially edentulous patients. After the delivery of the prostheses, these problems can be eliminated.

How long is the process for implant-supported dentures?

The design of the prosthesis is important. Fixed prostheses can be completed in 3 sessions,  usually impression, try-in, and delivery. The number of try-in sessions might be more in removable prostheses. The impression is taken in the first session. If the impression is not precise, performance and comfort cannot be obtained from the prepared prosthesis. For this reason, the impression should be made with special effort. After the impression, try-in sessions are made the fit of the prepared prosthesis is controlled. Prostheses that fit into the mouth without any problems are completed and delivered.

What are the Advantages of Implant-Supported Prostheses

Implant-supported prostheses are widely preferred in recent years. Implants that are placed by an experienced surgeon provide great advantages to patients. If we list these advantages;

• It slows down the resorption of the jawbone by preventing the protection of the bones in the edentulous areas.
• They help to protect the adjacent teeth in single and multiple tooth deficiencies since implant treatment requires no preparation.
• They are very comfortable and have a natural appearance in terms of color, and aesthetics.

Before having an implant, it is necessary to be careful in choosing a dentist. The implant placed by experienced surgeons increases the longevity and quality of the treatment.

What are the different types of implant-supported dentures?

Implant-supported dentures can be classified into 2 main groups implant-supported fixed prostheses, and implant-supported removable prostheses. Removable dentures are attached to the implants but they can be removed and cleaned by the patient at any time. Removable dentures on implants are supported by different types of retainers such as a bar, locater, or ball.

The main factor in the decision of an overdenture prosthesis is the number of implants that will support the implant. If the number of implants in the bone is enough to support a fixed (non-removable) prosthesis, the design of the denture can be changed. Along with the number of existing implants, the relationship of the jaws with each other also affects the denture design and the type of connection to be used. By evaluating these and many other parameters, a prosthetic design for the implant is made. When a fixed prosthesis is desired in cases with inadequate numbers of implants, the longevity of the implants and therefore the prosthesis will be shortened.

What is implant bar overdenture?

In this prosthetic design, at least 4 implants should have been placed. By connecting four implants, stability, and chewing function increase. In the studies, it has been reported that the longevity of the implants and the stability of the denture deteriorate when a bar-connected prosthesis is made with fewer implants. In this type of connection, the stability during the bite is very high. With proper maintenance and regular controls, it provides comfortable use for many years.

The production phase of this type of denture is a little complicated and the technical precision must be high. For this reason, the production process is long and difficult. These prostheses can be used safely for many years when produced by experienced technicians. Teamwork from the surgeon to the prosthodontist and the technician is required during the production of the implant-supported dentures.

What is the main advantage of locator attachment?

Locater-retained dentures are prepared with support from 2, 3, or 4 implants. It has some advantages over bar-supported prostheses during production and the maintenance phase. Retention, stability, and patient comfort are high for these types of retainers. Since their dimensions are shorter and smaller than other retainers, they provide ease of application to physicians. Since the load on the implant is minimal in these connection types, the implant and prosthesis can be used for a long time.

Because the parts are very small and cleanable, they are easy to maintain. It is the type of connection that is frequently used due to its longevity, reasonable price, and advantages. The patient must be suitable for this treatment. They are preferred frequently when the vertical dimension is reduced.

Locater-Bar Retained Implant Prostheses

Locater and bar connections are implant connections that are placed on implants and used to make removable prostheses. This type of connection is generally preferred in people with extensive bone loss. It requires a lot of try-ins during production and has high technical precision both for dentists and technicians. A properly prepared prosthesis provides to the patient comfort close to the fixed prosthesis and increases patient satisfaction. As long as the maintenance and cleaning of the dentures are done correctly, they can be used for many years.

How to decide between removable vs fixed prosthesis?

The answer to the question of whether a removable or fixed prosthesis can be made is important. The height and volume of the bone may be lost due to aging, osteoporosis, menopause, and some drugs. If both types of the denture can be made, the dentist and the patient come to a decision together, taking into account the patient’s request and economic conditions. The desired position of the prostheses may also affect the design of the prosthesis and the implants to be made. The implants and the dentures are made considering both function and aesthetics. If there is not enough bone for the proper placement of the denture, different treatment protocols may be preferred.

How are teeth fixed to implants?

Implants are permanent and fixed to the jawbone. However, depending on the number of implants placed, removable or fixed prostheses can be made on these fixed structures. Therefore, while the implants are fixed, the prosthesis on them can be fixed or removable. Fixed or removable prostheses can be applied on different numbers of implants. According to the patient’s expectation and the type of the desired prosthesis that number can be changed. Patient satisfaction may be different depending on the denture design. The priority is always to make a fixed denture that the patient can use it as their natural teeth. A fixed or removable denture design is selected, taking into account the age of the patient and the design of the prosthesis used previously. If the resorption of bone is intense in very elderly individuals, it may not be possible to make a fixed implant-supported denture.

How many implants are needed for implant-supported dentures?

The fixed prosthesis can be applied to one or more teeth, but the determining factor here is the number of missing teeth in the patient. To make a fixed prosthesis, there should be enough bone volume to place the required number of implants. An implant is a titanium material that is placed in the bone and acts like a tooth root. To make a fixed prosthesis, the amount of support must also be sufficient.

The number of implants is determined after the evaluation for suitability depending on the patient’s desire to have a fixed or removable denture and also their budget. At least 4 implants are required in a single jaw to make fixed teeth for completely edentulous patients. However, since fewer crowns can be made when 4 implants are needed, physicians usually prefer 6 or 8 implants if the amount of bone and other parameters of the patient are suitable. As the number of implants increases, the amount of support for the prosthesis increases, and also the durability of the prosthesis increases.

Implant-supported Denture Prices 2024

Implant-supported dentures can only be made after implant surgery. The treatment fees vary according to the implant brand and type of prosthesis to be used. Treatment costs increase when there is a need for a large number of implants.

Prices are determined depending on the implant brand, the material of the prosthesis, and the number of implants. The materials used for implant treatment are generally imported. For this reason, treatment prices may be high.

People who want to have implants should evaluate and do research before making a decision. The quality of the product to be used and, more importantly, the knowledge and experience of the dentist are very important. For such similar reasons, clinic choice is of great importance. You can have a free examination by applying to our clinic to learn about the prices of the implant-supported prosthesis and the most suitable treatment alternatives for you.

Implant Treatment	Average Price in Turkey
Single Tooth Implant and Crown	400$ – 850$
All-on-4 Implants and Prostheses (single jaw)	3.500$ – 5.000$
All-on-6 Implants and Prostheses (single jaw)	5.000$ – 7.000$
Full Mouth Implants (more than 12 implants) and Prostheses	8.000$ – 12.000$
Consultation Fee	0$

What is implant supported prosthesis?

Instead of resting on the gums like conventional dentures or resting on the teeth themselves, as with implant-supported prostheses, these dental restorations are fixed in place with the help of dental implants. To replace a missing tooth’s root, dentists might insert titanium posts into the jawbone. Osseointegration, the process by which the implant bonds with bone, makes these fixtures very sturdy once a prosthesis is attached to them. A single crown, a bridge, or a complete denture may all serve this purpose.

Different Implant-Based Prosthetics

One tooth may be restored with a single crown. There is a separate implant for each crown.

If you’re missing many teeth, an implant-supported bridge may be your best option. They are an alternative to conventional bridges since they do not need the help of healthy teeth next to the gap.

Implant-Supported Dentures: Used when most or all of the teeth are lost in an arch (upper or lower). These might be:

The fixed (non-removable) full-arch bridge is secured to a number of implants in the jaw.

Removable (overdentures): These may be pulled out for cleaning. They are more secure than conventional dentures and may be easily attached to implant posts.

Advantages

Increased Stability and Comfort: Unlike removable partials or dentures, implants permanently anchor the prosthesis in place, allowing for greater stability and comfort.

The stability of implant-supported prostheses makes them preferable to regular dentures for both chewing and speaking.

The jawbone is preserved because implants promote bone tissue, halting the atrophy that happens after tooth removal.

Aesthetics: They provide a more natural appearance and feel, which may enhance one’s face.

Longevity and durability: With appropriate maintenance, dental implants may last a lifetime.

Considerations

Because implant insertion requires surgery, it is not a good choice for everyone.

The time it takes for the bone to integrate with the implant and recover is called the “healing time.”

Cost: Implant-supported prostheses are often more costly than regular dentures or bridges.

Upkeep: Just like real teeth, they need to be cleaned and checked by a dentist often.

What are the different types of implant prosthesis?

The number of teeth missing, the position of the gaps, and the patient’s oral health and aesthetic goals all influence the design of different kinds of dental implant prostheses. Primary implant prostheses include:

For the replacement of a single lost tooth, see Single Tooth Implant. One replacement tooth (or “crown”) is attached to each implant.

Appropriateness: Best for those who are missing a single tooth or numerous teeth that are not next to each other.

Supported by Implants for a Bridge

Used when a sequence of teeth has to be filled in. A bridge supported by implants does not need the help of the teeth on either side to stay in place.

Comprised of a chain of crowns with the terminal crowns secured to implants, this device may replace a whole set of teeth.

Appropriateness: Appropriate for those who are missing many teeth in the same location.

Third, a full-arch fixed implant bridge, also known as an implant-supported bridge, fixed bridge, or fixed full-arch bridge. All-on-4/All-on-6.

Full-arch fixed prostheses are dentures that cover the whole upper or lower arch of the patient’s mouth.

Components: a fixed bridge consists of many implants (often 4-6) that hold a whole arch of teeth in place.

Patients who have lost all of their teeth in one or both jaws are good candidates.

4. Implant-Supported Overdentures Description: Removable prostheses that are anchored to implants.

Denture clamps into implants for improved stability over removable dentures; denture components may be taken out for cleaning.

Bar-retained and ball-retained forms are also possible.

Patients who want detachable prosthesis or who need a full arch replacement but choose a less intrusive alternative than a fixed full-arch bridge may be good candidates for this treatment.

Five. Partial Dentures Secured by Implants

Similar to overdentures, but utilized when some natural teeth remain in the patient’s mouth.

Structure: A removable partial denture is fixed to implants and may be taken out for cleaning.

Suitability: Ideal for people with several missing teeth but who still maintain a number of healthy teeth.

Critical Factors

Evaluating the patient’s oral health, including their bone density and gum health, is crucial to finding out whether they are a good candidate for dental implants.

For the Record: The patient’s personal preference between fixed and detachable prosthesis may play a role in the decision.

Some treatment methods are more expensive and take more time than others.

Various artificial limbs have varying needs for care and upkeep.

What are the three main types of prosthetic?

Artificial replacements for lost or damaged body parts are known as prosthetics in the field of medicine. They are typically used to replace limbs, but they may also comprise replacements for other portions of the body. Here are the three most common kinds of prostheses:

Prosthetic arms, hands, and fingers for the upper extremities. Myoelectric arms and hands, which employ muscle impulses to control motions, are at one end of the spectrum, while purely cosmetic devices are at the other.

Below the knee (transtibial) or above the knee (transfemoral), lower limb prosthetics are used to replace missing limbs. They may range from being very basic and used only for walking to being rather complex and made for running and other sports.

prostheses for the skull and face, often called maxillofacial prostheses.

Useful in cases when a person has suffered the loss of an ear, nose, or eye due to an accident, illness, or birth defect.

The customization of these prostheses ensures that they seem completely natural on each particular patient.

Three Categories of Dental Implants:

Dentures: Replace lost teeth. Both full and partial dentures are possible.

Dental bridges are made up of crowns placed on teeth on each side of a gap and an artificial tooth or teeth placed in the gap.

Implant dentistry is surgically implanting titanium rods (posts) into the jawbone, which are then covered by a crown to mimic natural teeth.

Crowns for teeth cover and restore the whole tooth above the gum line.

Extra Varieties

Breast Prosthetics: Used after mastectomies, these are external prosthetics worn inside a bra or internal implants used in breast reconstruction.

Cosmetic prosthetics are intended to enhance look but may not serve any other purpose. Nipples used in prosthetic breast reconstruction are one such example.

Critical Factors

Functionality vs. Aesthetics: Some prosthetics prioritize restoring function, while others focus more on appearance.

Prosthetics are typically modified extensively so that they perfectly suit the user’s anatomy and requirements.

Technological Advancements: Modern prosthetics often incorporate advanced materials and technology, improving functionality and comfort.

Rehabilitation and Adjustment: Learning to use a prosthetic effectively often requires rehabilitation and ongoing adjustment.

How much do implant-supported dentures cost ?

Implant-supported dentures can range greatly in price depending on your location, the dentist’s or oral surgeon’s fees, the number of implants required, the denture material, and any additional procedures (such as bone grafts or extractions) that may be necessary. Here’s a high-level breakdown of the price:

The low end of the price range for implant-supported dentures is between $1,500 to $4,000 per arch. However, more expensive solutions, particularly those that call for specialized materials or laborious procedures, might cost as much as $15,000 or more per arch.

The cost increases as the number of implants required increases.

It’s possible that one implant method or technology might be more costly than another.

Denture quality might vary in price according on the materials used to make it (acrylic, porcelain, etc.).

Additional Dental Procedures: If you require bone grafts, sinus lifts, or teeth extractions, they will add to the overall cost.

Dental care is more or less expensive in urban vs rural locations, as well as in other regions.

Higher fees are often associated with a dentist’s or specialist’s higher level of expertise.

Dental insurance may help cover the expense of dental implants, but policies vary widely in their level of protection. Get in touch with your insurance company for clarification.

In order to assist patients cope with the high expense of dental care, many practices now offer some kind of fnancing or payment plan.

It’s important to keep in mind that this isn’t simply a cosmetic treatment; it has far-reaching effects on one’s comfort level, eating, and communication.

Why are implant-supported dentures so expensive?

The high price of implant-supported dentures is attributable to a number of issues. Consider the procedure’s level of difficulty, its materials, the level of knowledge needed, and the potential long-term advantages. Reasons for their high price are as follows:

Implant placement refers to the surgical insertion of dental implants. It takes accuracy and care to prevent harming nerves or other tissues in the jaw.

Training Beyond Dental School: Dentists and Oral Surgeons Who Perform These Procedures Receive Substantial pecialization.

Titanium, a metal recognized for its endurance and biocompatibility, is often used to create dental implants.

State-of-the-art imaging and manufacturing technologies are often used in this procedure to provide a perfect fit for dental implants and dentures.

Thirdly, Flexible Scheduling and Individualization

Comprehensive imaging (including CT scans) and treatment planning are part of the initial consultation and preparation process.

Lab work is extensive since each pair of implants and dentures is tailored to the individual patient’s mouth.

The therapy entails numerous phases and multiple visits spread out over a period of months.

Finally, Osseointegration and Aging

When the implant fuses with the jawbone, a process known as osseointegration occurs. This is a time-consuming technique that helps ensure a high likelihood of implant success.

Implant-supported dentures are designed to endure for many years, and with the right maintenance, they may last a lifetime.

Bone grafts are performed to strengthen the jawbone in preparation for implant placement in certain individuals.

It may be necessary to remove any remaining teeth before getting implants.

They enhance one’s quality of life by being superior than conventional dentures in terms of their practicality, comfort, and aesthetics.

Health Benefits: By stimulating the jawbone, they assist prevent bone loss, maintaining face shape.

Clinical Expenses: Maintaining a full-fledged dental office requires a considerable investment in both time and money.

 

 

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