Although more expensive than All-on-Four implant-supported dentures, this method allows you to forget you ever had tooth loss. You can eat just about any meal you want, within reasonable limits, because your teeth are strong enough for that. Instead, the implant-supported fixed bridge will restore several missing teeth and it’s possible for this option to replace a complete arch of teeth. The number of implants needed will depend on the type of dental implant utilized by your implant dentist and the number of teeth being repaired.

An implant-supported bridge resembles a fixed bridge supported by teeth and can be cemented or screwed into place. Sometimes an implant dentist would screw the bridge onto the implants since it is easier to retrieve the bridge if it needs cleaning or mending. The screw holes in the bridge are almost unnoticeable since they are coated with tooth-colored composite resin.

Benefits

• Provides very good aesthetic results
• It feels and seems incredibly natural, making it simple to speak and eat almost anything.
• Simple to maintain and may be cleaned and flossed like any other tooth.
• When compared to replacing every single tooth with a single dental implant, the cost is less.
• It should last many years before it has to be replaced.
• Your dentist does not need to crush down good teeth.

Disadvantages

•  Only works if the lost teeth are next to each other.
• Expensive, especially when utilized to repair a whole arch of teeth.
• It necessitates more visits and takes longer to finish therapy as compared to a tooth-supported permanent bridge or denture
• Implant therapy necessitates a minor surgical procedure.

When to Choose an Implant-Supported Fixed Bridge

This option can be ideal for anybody who wishes to enjoy the sensation of having strong and stable teeth that are not removable. This option does make it simple to forget you ever lost your teeth, although being more expensive than All-on-Four implant-supported dentures. You can eat just about any meal you want, within reasonable limits, because your teeth are strong enough for that. It also looks great, especially since the bridge may be built to replace any lost gum tissue with gum-colored porcelain.