What is Fixed Dentures Treatment?

Fixed dentures treatment, also known as implant-supported dentures or fixed dental bridges, is a dental procedure aimed at replacing multiple missing teeth with prosthetic teeth that are permanently attached to dental implants. Unlike traditional removable dentures, fixed dentures are securely anchored in place by dental implants surgically placed into the jawbone.
The fixed dentures treatment process typically begins with a comprehensive dental examination and consultation to assess the patient’s oral health and determine the most suitable treatment plan. If the patient is deemed a suitable candidate for fixed dentures, dental implant surgery is performed to place the implants into the jawbone.
After a healing period of several months, during which the implants integrate with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, the final prosthetic restoration is attached to the implants. This restoration may consist of crowns, bridges, or a full arch of teeth, depending on the extent of tooth loss and the patient’s individual needs.

What are the types of Dentures

Conventional

The dentist will place a conventional full or complete mouth removable denture in your mouth after the left teeth are removed, and tissues have healed, which may take several months.

Immediate

This removable denture is inserted on the same day that the remaining teeth are removed. Your dentist will take measurements and make models of your jaw during a preliminary visit. You don’t have to be without teeth during the healing period but may need to have the denture relined or remade after your jaw has healed.

Over-Denture

Sometimes some of your teeth can be saved to preserve your jawbone and provide stability and support for the denture. An overdenture fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth after your dentist has prepared them. Implants can serve the same function, too.

How you feel after your first Denture?

It is sometimes difficult to get used to your newly placed dentures. They can feel bulky, loose, and awkward. To make your adjustment period smoother, here are a few guidelines to follow:
  • Wear your dentures all the time after you first receive them.
  • Never use adhesives on your dentures unless instructed to by your doctor.
  • When you go to sleep, remember to remove your dentures permanently.
  • Always brush your dentures after removal and store them in a bowl of water.
  • You can soak your dentures in a denture cleaner as well, but only after you have brushed them.
  • If you experience any sore spots, looseness, or discomfort, please let your doctor know so they can help.