"TEETH IN AN HOUR"

"Teeth in an hour is a trendy name the Nobel Biocare company have given to their 'Nobel Guide' procedure. Basically, it allows Dr. Bridger to place implants in a very accurate pre-determined location and to provide fixed teeth immediately. The fixed teeth are usually temporary, although permanemnt fixed teeth can also be provided in certain cases.

The Nobel Guide technique relies heavily on computer based 3-D pre planning and ("CAD-CAM") technology. The main advantages are a flapless approach and therefore much less post treatment discomfort and swelling. The proceedure is also a lot quicker for the patient, and literally takes an hour to place the implants and fixed teeth.

For further information on "Teeth in an hour", visit the Nobel Biocare website and watch the short T.V clip to the right or see

Patient Education Handout #18 - Implants and Immediate Teeth.