Types of Implant Restorations
Single Tooth Replacement
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A. A single dental implant utilized to replace a single tooth
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Multiple Teeth Replacement
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A. An implant supported bridge may be utilized to replace 3 or 4 teeth utilizing 2 to 3 implants
PROS: Cheaper than single implants when replacing multiple teeth
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CONS: Harder to clean between implants since you cannot pass floss underneath the prosthesis as easily
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Removable Full Arch Replacement
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A. Overdentures. 2 or more implants are placed per arch. Your denture snaps into implants using special buttons. The buttons have to get replaced routinely. The dentures are removed from your mouth every night.
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Full Arch Replacement
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Fixed Full Arch Replacement
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A. All on 4. 4 implants replace all teeth on the top or all teeth on the bottom
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B. All on X. More than 4 implants utilized to replace all teeth on the top or all teeth on the bottom
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