A dental bridge with 6 implants – the best solution for edentulous jaws. Dental implants are often used to replace individual teeth, but they can also be used to anchor a complete denture. People with conventional removable dentures often experience irritation of the gum tissues, chewing difficulties, and speech problems as a result of the instability of prosthetic replacements. Over time, these issues can worsen the oral situation. In this week’s blog from Dental Center 4Smile, learn all about the best solution for edentulous jaws: a dental bridge with 6 implants.
WHAT IS A DENTAL BRIDGE WITH 6 IMPLANTS?
A dental bridge with 6 implants is used to replace the entire upper or lower set of teeth. Its greatest advantage over all other solutions for edentulous jaws is that this method provides the feeling of a renewed natural smile.
Other advantages of a dental bridge with 6 implants:
- The teeth are made of ceramic crowns (metal-ceramic or zirconia-ceramic)
- It is considered the healthiest option for edentulous jaws
- Chewing food is similar to having natural healthy teeth
- Long-term results
- Boosts self-confidence
A fixed dental bridge with 6 dental implants creates a permanent smile using 6 dental implants that act as anchors for dental ceramic bridge. Six dental implants are installed in the upper or lower jaw to permanently secure ceramic fixed teeth. Your dentist in Europe, Ivan Antolković, will conduct a thorough examination, review X-rays to assess the anatomical structure in your mouth, evaluate bone loss, and determine if you are a candidate for this treatment.
Dental ceramic bridge with 6 implants outside the mouth – 4Smile
Over time, the dental implants in the jaw fuse with the jaw, mimicking natural roots and creating a more natural smile that lasts.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR A FIXED DENTAL BRIDGE WITH 6 IMPLANTS?
A fixed dental bridge with 6 implants is recommended for patients suffering from complete edentulism or those planning to remove remaining teeth and replace them with dental implants. A fixed dental bridge with 6 implants offers a stable, long-lasting alternative to traditional removable dentures. To confirm if you are a candidate for a fixed dental bridge with implants, a CBCT (3D) jaw scan is necessary to assess the amount of remaining bone. This scan can also measure the height and thickness (width) of the remaining bone. If it is sufficient, you are definitely a candidate for a fixed dental bridge with implants.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ALL ON 4 TREATMENT AND A FIXED DENTAL BRIDGE WITH 6 IMPLANTS?
The difference between All on 4 and a fixed dental bridge with 6 implants, apart from the number of dental implants supporting the denture, lies in the time required for implant loading. In the All on 4 method, dental implants are almost immediately loaded with a denture, while with a fixed dental bridge with 6 implants, it takes 3 to 6 months for the dental implants to osseointegrate and be ready for loading with ceramic crowns. Besides the difference in treatment duration, these are two entirely different treatments. Candidates for All on 4 are by no means candidates for a fixed dental bridge with 6 implants. If a patient with edentulous jaws lacks enough bone (sufficient height and width) for the placement of 6 dental implants in the posterior parts of the jaw, the All on 4 method is used.
The advantage of a fixed dental bridge with 6 implants over All on 4 is better denture stability because it is anchored on more dental implants. The distribution of load forces on dental implants is also better.
The advantage of the All on 4 method is that the patient receives new fixed teeth within 48-72 hours. Another advantage of the All on 4 method is that patients with severely lowered sinuses and a lack of bone in the posterior parts of the jaw can get fixed teeth by placing 2 straight and 2 angled dental implants in the posterior part of the jaw – you can read more about the All on 4 method here.
Both methods are excellent, and you will know which one is right for you after a free examination at Dental Center 4Smile.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR A FIXED DENTAL BRIDGE WITH 6 IMPLANTS
The first contraindication, as we have already mentioned, is a lack of bone height and width. Additionally, all contraindications for dental implants apply, with an emphasis on severe uncontrolled diabetes and osteoporosis.
Renewing your smile has never been easier. For more information about a fixed dental bridge with 6 implants, call Dental Center 4Smile and schedule your free examination!
