Restoration Types
There are different types of restorative techniques that are appropriate for each clinical situation. In this section, we will discuss all the techniques and explain their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Procera Implant Bridge (PIB)
Another alternative for patients is a Procera® Implant Bridge (PIB), a subset of hybrid dentures that combines the advantages of porcelain f...
Read more...Hybrid Denture
A hybrid denture (also called fixed detachable) is the combination of fixed and removable dentures for completely edentulous patients. It co...
Read more...Overdenture prosthesis
Overdentures are full-arch dentures that are supported and/or retained by implants. They are often the first implant restoration for edentul...
Read more...Screw Retained Restoration
To clarify the terminology: most implant restorations are screw-retained because the transgingival abutment is screwed into the implant, inc...
Read more...Cement Retained Restoration
Cement-retained implant-supported prosthesis are very similar to traditional cemented restorations on natural teeth. In some cases, this typ...
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