Description

An implant-supported hybrid prosthesis is an acrylic resin complete fixed dental prosthesis and supported by implants might be a solution in extreme cases that the need of the restoration for esthetics, function, lip support, and speech.

Hybrid prostheses have a great number of advantages including reducing the impact force of dynamic occlusal loads, being less expensive to fabricate and highly esthetic restorations. Furthermore, they may be successfully used by a combination of tilted and axially placed implants in partial edentulism in the posterior part of resorbed maxillae. However, food impaction, speech problems or difficulties in dealing with hygiene were reported.

Also known as a permanent hybrid fixed bridge, this option is typically a removable prosthesis that attaches in some manner to the dental implants. Most permanent hybrid fixed bridges consist of 4 or more dental implants and a metal bar to support the prosthesis. The titanium framework can be hidden under the acrylic upon request. This option is often used for people with high upper smile lines that hide the edge where the denture meets the gum tissue. It is also a beneficial option for patients in need of lip support or with the extreme bone loss.
When compared to traditional dentures, permanent hybrid fixed bridges are less expensive to repair if something goes wrong and have more stability. The appliance is removable so, it must be taken out at night to clean. In many ways, this can be an advantage. You will be able to easily and effectively clean between the restoration and your gum tissue.