If you have lost an entire arch of teeth (top and/or bottom), or are soon to have your remaining teeth removed because they are too unhealthy to save, you may be able to replace them with fixed dentures supported by dental implants. Doctors and patients alike prefer fixed over removable dentures because they:

• Look, feel and function just like natural teeth
• Don't slip when you eat or talk
• Help prevent bone loss in the jaw
• Can last a lifetime

Implant Supported Fixed Teeth

Implants offer their maximum advantages in restoration of single missing teeth. In addition to saving the adjacent two teeth from going under the dental drill, single tooth implants offer an end result that feels lifelike in terms of appearance and function.

Benefits of fixed teeth

The same-day technique makes it possible for a patient to enjoy the benefits of dental implant treatment immediately after placement. The advantages of same-day teeth are:

• They are a fixed replacement for dentures in 24 hours or less
• They involve only one surgical procedure which minimises the number of appointments
• Only 4-6 implants are used to support a whole arch, which can be more affordable than a full arch of individual dental implants
• They are easy to maintain and unlike conventional dentures, they won’t come loose, slip or rub against the gums
• The patient is able to smile with confidence and eat a soft diet straightaway
• Patients have fixed teeth throughout the entire process
• Because the implants are placed at an angle, longer implants can be used for increased stability and this can avoid the need for extensive bone grafts