IMPLANT BRIDGES

Diane is a middle-aged woman who wore a complete denture for many years but wished to have a fixed implant alternative. eight implants were placed and porcelain-to-gold bridgework was secured to the implants by screws. This treatment modality provided Diane with the closest situation of returning her to her original natural teeth. She was treated in 1984 and is still doing well today.

At the time Diane was treated over 20 years ago, she had to wear a temporary denture while the implants integrated to her upper jaw bone. Today, the "teeth in an hour" treatment would allow her to have a fixed bridge right away and not have to wear a denture for the six months after her implant placement.

This type of treatment is possible to replace 2 or more, or all the teeth.

For further information on implant bridges, visit

Patient Education Handout #4 - Implants are they for me?

Patient Education Handout #19 - Options for Fully Edentulous Patients.