Is one manufacturer best than others when considering the type of 'post' for an implant procedure - i.e. OCO, Novel, 3i Biomet - I'm looking to replace a full mouth of dentures (upper/lower) but am unclear on how to research which type of titanium post is the best - I am 55 & dentures for over a year - is the only way to tell if I need bone graph thru a panoramic xray? what about immediate load vs. multi step procedure? Since my gums have had a year to heal would I be a candidate for implants?
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This is a good question. Second molars were once valuable in the days preceding implants because first molars were often lost at an early age. A bridge could be made using the second molars and second premolars as abutments (supports). Now in the age of implants I make far fewer bridges...
It is possible to go from dentures to implants, provided that you have adequate bone for implantation, or bone can be grafted to make the sites adequate. Implant supported prostheses can improve your quality of life greatly. You'll be able to speak and eat like never before. There are many...
The quality of life for any patient consist of function and esthetic components. And functional part is usually the leading factor to improve the existing restorations and transfer the patient from edentulous or removable state to fixed and more comfortable. The age of the patient is a limiting...