Over-denture vs. bridge?

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Steve_R - 07 Mar 2006 05:06 GMT

I had 6 implants placed in my lower jaw a few months ago. It is now
time
to uncover them. The plan was to do an implant supported denture with a
bar. Now, my general dentist has suggested, as an option, a fixed
bridge
attached to the implant posts. What are the pros and cons of a bridge
vs.
an over-denture? Thanks.

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Joel344 - 07 Mar 2006 12:19 GMT

A bridge is best. It stays put. An over-denture is still a *DENTURE.*

Joel

Steve_R Wrote:

> I had 6 implants placed in my lower jaw a few months ago. It is now
> time
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> vs.
> an over-denture? Thanks

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Joel34

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Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 07 Mar 2006 14:39 GMT

> I had 6 implants placed in my lower jaw a few months ago. It is now
> time
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> vs.
> an over-denture? Thanks.

Don't know the location of the implant fixtures. It is unlikely you
are going to be able to place a full arch of fixed crowns on only 6
fixtures. IOW, the six fixtures may be more than enough support for an
overdenture, but insufficient support for a full arch of crowns. This
should be determined by you, the surgeon, and the restorative
dentist--together.

Steve

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Steve_R - 08 Mar 2006 01:18 GMT

The implants are placed at teeth 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30. I believe
he is thinking
a 12 tooth bridge. Anyway, the general dentist brought up the option. I
plan to talk
to the periodontist next week and see what he thinks. Thanks.

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Steven Bornfeld - 08 Mar 2006 02:40 GMT

> The implants are placed at teeth 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30. I believe
> he is thinking
> a 12 tooth bridge. Anyway, the general dentist brought up the option. I
> plan to talk
> to the periodontist next week and see what he thinks. Thanks.

Do check with the periodontist. My sense is that the trend is toward
one fixture for every implant-supported crown.

Steve

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