Faltan todos los dientes superiores o inferiores

Missing All Lower Teeth

Aunque muchos pacientes no tienen ningún problema en usar una dentadura superior, algunas personas encuentran difícil de llevar y comer con las dentaduras inferiores. Several implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth.

For more information about options for replacing your missing teeth or to schedule a consultation, llame a nuestra oficina al Número de teléfono de la oficina de Summerville (843)-875-5111 o 843-875-5111.

Prótesis de bola conexión

Una opción es tener dos implantes colocados en la mandíbula inferior y una dentadura hecha que se encaja en estos implantes. Esta opción permite su dentadura inferior se más estable mientras que la masticación que sin implantes. sin embargo, todavía habrá movimiento de la dentadura inferior, y puntos de irritación ocurrirá si las partículas de alimentos, especialmente semillas, están atrapados debajo de él. Como con todos los dientes de reemplazo desprendible, todavía se necesita citas periódicas para el ajuste de la prótesis.

A mouth with the lower jaw missing all of its teeth
1. Antes
A mouth with the lower jaw with two implants and no bottom teeth
2. Implantes colocados
A mouth with a Ball Attachment Denture latched onto the lower jaw by two implants
3. Denture Attached

Dentadura postiza con barra

Otra opción consiste en colocar implantes de cuatro a seis, dependiendo de su forma o tamaño de quijada, en la mandíbula inferior. Después de la curación es completa, los implantes están conectados con una barra de soporte por encargo. Se realizará su dentadura con clips de retención interno especial que se acople a la barra de soporte, que la dentadura encaje firmemente en su lugar. This is called an “sobredentadura.” The advantage of this option is that it is much more stable than the first option and allows very little denture movement. Su dentadura es todavía extraíble para fácil limpieza y mantenimiento.

A mouth that has all teeth missing on its lower jaw
1. Antes
A mouth without teeth and four implants connected by a metal bar on its lower jaw
2. Implantes colocados
A mouth with a Bar Attachment Denture secured onto the lower jaw by four implants
3. Denture Attached

Tornillo de retención de la dentadura

Una tercera opción consiste en colocar cinco o más implantes en la mandíbula y colocación de una prótesis permanente. Su dentadura se mantiene en su lugar mediante tornillos o cierres que aseguran a los postes de apoyo o barra. No toca el tejido gingival, que le permite limpiar debajo de la prótesis sin quitarla. Esta prótesis reemplazará todos los dientes inferiores que falta y no se eliminarán excepto en las visitas de mantenimiento. Aunque limpiar debajo de su dentadura sin quitarla es más lento y requiere más destreza, muchos pacientes que quieren una dentadura permanente prefieren esta opción.

A mouth that has all lower jaw teeth missing
1. Antes
A mouth that has six implants and no teeth on its lower jaw
2. Implantes colocados
A mouth with a Screw Attachment Denture affixed onto the lower jaw by six implants
3. Denture Attached

Individual Implants

The final option is to have all your teeth individually replaced so that they will appear to be growing out of your gum tissue and will most closely resemble the appearance of your natural teeth. This option usually requires eight or more implants. Separate abutments or support posts for each one of these implants will be made and crowns for each missing tooth will be placed. The teeth are often joined together for sinus grafting to replace bone height strength and support. Overall, this is the most costly option, because it requires the most implants and individual replacement tooth fabrication. Your replacement options may also be limited by the current size and shape of your jawbone.

A digital representation of the lower jaw missing all of its teeth
1. Antes
A mouth showing the lower jaw with all the teeth as individual implants
2. Implantes colocados
A mouth showing the healed lower jaw after individual implants were placed
3. Healing Completed

What if I’m missing all of my upper teeth?

También hay una gama similar de opciones de tratamiento para la mandíbula superior. sin embargo, porque el hueso no es tan duro como el en la mandíbula inferior, la gente a menudo necesita más implantes para soportar sus nuevos dientes de reemplazo. Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.

An Implant Retained Upper Denture with its implants attached

Implant Retained Upper Denture

Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.

Individual Upper Dental Implants

Individual Upper Implants

If you want a restoration that is similar to your natural teeth and therefore not removable, you probably will need eight to ten individual implants placed. This is followed after healing by the placement of the abutments and new replacement crowns.