Types of Implant Restorations
Single Tooth Replacement
A. A single dental implant utilized to replace a single tooth
Multiple Teeth Replacement
A. An implant supported bridge may be utilized to replace 3 or 4 teeth utilizing 2 to 3 implants
PROS: Cheaper than single implants when replacing multiple teeth
CONS: Harder to clean between implants since you cannot pass floss underneath the prosthesis as easily
Removable Full Arch Replacement
A. Overdentures. 2 or more implants are placed per arch. Your denture snaps into implants using special buttons. The buttons have to get replaced routinely. The dentures are removed from your mouth every night.
Full Arch Replacement
Fixed Full Arch Replacement
A. All on 4. 4 implants replace all teeth on the top or all teeth on the bottom
B. All on X. More than 4 implants utilized to replace all teeth on the top or all teeth on the bottom