THE FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE
Indication: Three teeth, the bicuspids
and first molar, are missing in the lower jaw. Conventional
therapy might include a removable partial dentures
THE FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE
Surgical Placement: Three implants are
placed in the sites of the missing teeth. The implants
will be allowed to heal for several months.
THE FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE
Prosthetic Option: Following healing,
the top of the implants are uncovered. Titanium posts,
in this case shouldered abutments, are screwed into the
implants.
THE FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE
Restoration: The replacement tooth or
crown is cemented onto the abutment. An esthetic al1dfunctional
restoration has been completed.