Dental Implants

[LukeL]

I am looking to get complete dental implants for both my upper and lower jaw. I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a fixed bridge/implant aplliance for this?

[dentimplants]

There have been developments in this area in recent years Luke. Nobel Biocare have released an All-on-4 product and other manufacturers have released similiar products. There have been some encouraging clinical tests but as the systems are approximately 5 years old, there is a lack of long term data available. Early indications are positive though!!

[stateofconfusion]

we've just learned procedures where we implant to implants in the mandible (or maxilla) to attach a denture that is removable, but is tightly attached for funciton and everyday use.  They look soooo natural and don't 'slip' like regular dentures do.  We've learned the 2 implant technique although some practictioners opt to place more than 2....

[LukeL]

I know I have  severe oral pathology, but it has been stable and even regressive over the past 10 years.  ( I am 22) So I am hopping as long as I have good bone mass, that I can get some fixed appliances as I am too yong to deal with dentures or removable bridgework, as they both lead to further destruction of bone.

[vale1]

Luke, yes it is possible to have upper and lower implants done with 3-4 unit bridges separately instead of a whole arch with crowns.. (in case of implant failure which is a low percentage). you would need panoramic x ray, study models etc. to study your case before starting.