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Andrew’s bridge

andrews bridge

What is an Andrew’s bridge in dentistry? Andrew’s bridge is the name of a removable partial overdenture that uses teeth for support. Some appear to use implants as support as well. It appears and functions in a very similar manner to a Hadar bar. When is a good time to consider an Andrew’s bridge? When […]

Conus overdenture changed to fixed prosthesis

conus removable overdenture changed to fixed dental implant prosthesis

Changing a removable conus overdenture to a fixed implant supported prosthesis Changing a removable Conus overdenture to fixed teeth is something we can do. Most people prefer teeth that are fixed solid into place over teeth that they can remove. Even if the teeth are secure in place as with an Atlantis conus implant overdenture, […]

Implant overdenture attachments

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When to use which implant overdenture attachments? ERA=vertical resilient better for implants Locator=rotational better for teeth Where implant is at help decide ERA vs locator Best location for 2 implant lower overdenture is lateral incisor and then canine. However, this list will help with those implant assisted partial dentures. Molar want rotation so Locator Canine […]

Implant overdenture

implant supported bar overdenture

Implant supported bar overdenture parts and implant overdenture cost. Implant overdentures come in a variety of styles and are very lab or doctor specific. The popularity of the All on 4 and other implant supported bridges or implant supported dentures have made the implant overdenture much less common, however there are still excellent reasons to […]