I have had All-on-4 upper and lower 10 weeks ago (with temp bridge). I have been back to the lab technician and discussed the changes I would like for the permanent teeth eg less upper plastic gum showing, whistling noise etc. I am not very happy with the sensation, tightness and dull che and other niggly things. I am wondering if at this stage I can change from permanent bridges to removal bridges using the All-on-4 implants installed fitted 10 weeks ago?
July 14, 2017
Answer: All on 4 Denture I agree with the response from Dr. Barsky below. In addition, I do hear patients at times requesting a removable prosthesis over a bar structure which is attached to the implants but mainly it is due to concerns regarding hygiene. If a final All on 4 prosthesis is properly adapted to the soft tissues, there really should be minimal to no significant problems in terms of home care.
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July 14, 2017
Answer: All on 4 Denture I agree with the response from Dr. Barsky below. In addition, I do hear patients at times requesting a removable prosthesis over a bar structure which is attached to the implants but mainly it is due to concerns regarding hygiene. If a final All on 4 prosthesis is properly adapted to the soft tissues, there really should be minimal to no significant problems in terms of home care.
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Changing from a fixed to removable prosthesis Hi and thank you for your question. The answer to your question is yes. I certainly agree with the answers submitted by the other doctors. If I may add just a few things, with a removable denture there are some risks that you have to assume. If for any reason you drop your prosthesis while handling it, you will face an extra cost of replacing this prosthesis. If you loose it or your pet uses it as a toy, you again will face an extra cost to replaced it.
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July 10, 2017
Answer: Changing from a fixed to removable prosthesis Hi and thank you for your question. The answer to your question is yes. I certainly agree with the answers submitted by the other doctors. If I may add just a few things, with a removable denture there are some risks that you have to assume. If for any reason you drop your prosthesis while handling it, you will face an extra cost of replacing this prosthesis. If you loose it or your pet uses it as a toy, you again will face an extra cost to replaced it.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Yes you can change to removable, but....... Yes, you can change to a removable prosthesis, but I don't think your issue is fixed vs. removable. You mentioned that you would like to have less plastic gum showing, but that is caused more by wrong tooth position vs. being a fixed prosthesis. In addition, if the teeth are not in the correct position, you can suffer from excessive whistling whether the prosthesis is fixed or removable. These issues are easily correctable when your doctor and the lab are making your new final fixed prosthesis.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Yes you can change to removable, but....... Yes, you can change to a removable prosthesis, but I don't think your issue is fixed vs. removable. You mentioned that you would like to have less plastic gum showing, but that is caused more by wrong tooth position vs. being a fixed prosthesis. In addition, if the teeth are not in the correct position, you can suffer from excessive whistling whether the prosthesis is fixed or removable. These issues are easily correctable when your doctor and the lab are making your new final fixed prosthesis.
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