Bridge on Implants

What is a bridge on implants?

A dental bridge is the option to place three crowns on two implants, without the need to place an implant per crown. Depending on the space without teeth, more crowns could be placed; however, the average is three crowns on two implants.

A fixed prosthesis on dental implants is a type of dental restoration used to replace one or several missing teeth. It consists of placing dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular bone, and a dental prosthesis is permanently fixed on them.

Dental implants are small titanium screws or other biocompatible material that are inserted into the jaw or maxillary bone to function as artificial roots. Once the implants are fully integrated with the bone, a dental prosthesis is placed on them.

The fixed prosthesis can be an individual crown, which replaces a single tooth, or a partial or complete dental prosthesis that replaces several teeth in the same dental arch. The prosthesis is cemented or screwed onto the implants, providing a solid and stable base, similar to natural teeth.

Fixed prostheses on dental implants offer numerous benefits compared to removable prostheses. They provide greater comfort, stability, and chewing function, in addition to improving dental aesthetics and patient self-confidence. They also help preserve bone and facial health, as implants stimulate the bone and prevent its resorption.

It is important to note that placing fixed prostheses on dental implants requires a process that can take several stages and some months, depending on the individual patient's situation. Additionally, careful evaluation and planning by a dentist specialized in implantology is required to determine patient suitability and ensure treatment success.

What is the step-by-step process for a bridge on implants?

Once three months have passed since the implant integration in the bone, the impression for the crowns is taken and sent to the laboratory to proceed with the first test in approximately one week, and if everything is fine, in one more week the bridge would be placed on the implants.

Bridge on immediate loading implants: In case of aesthetic and functional needs, on the day of surgery provisional crowns can be placed and thus the patient can leave the office with their teeth in place.