A tooth-supported fixed bridge is the most common alternative to dental-implant supported restoration of a single tooth. Single tooth crown or multi tooth fixed bridges are boon to patients with severe systemic health issues like diabetics (sugar), thyroid, heart problem, kidney problem, bone disorders and even patients with radiotherapy treated oral jaws as, these patients will have poor bone and supporting tissue which make them, vulnerable for fixed dental implant procedures.

A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.

A Complete Denture is a removable prosthesis that replaces all teeth within an arch, thus some patients have only an upper denture, some only a lower and some have both upper and lower complete dentures.

Least costly treatment for replacing all teeth in an entire arch

Aesthetically pleasing

Shortest treatment time from start to finish

They can feel very bulky, particularly upper dentures which cover the entire roof of the mouth

Lower dentures are rarely as stable as upper dentures because of various muscles, including the tongue, which all shift and dislodge the denture

Not all mouths are created equal when it comes to denture retention. Thus, no matter how good a denture is made, some patients will never be able to have a comfortable and stable denture due to the anatomy of their jaws. Other options exist to help such patients obtain stable dentures.

A patient’s jaw changes over time and dentures have to be relined occasionally to remain stable.

Flexible dentures provide a solution for patients who can’t or don’t want to use regular dentures. The most obvious advantage is that they aren’t brittle, so they’re less likely to shatter if they’re dropped.

They cling to the gums and don’t require denture adhesive or metal clasps to hold them in place.

The material is clear and allows the natural gum color to show through.

They don’t take as long to manufacture as regular dentures.

Comfort is a major benefit, and patients often find chewing easier than when wearing regular dentures. Some patients are allergic to acrylic resin, nickel or other materials in traditional dentures, and some have difficulty opening their mouth wide. For these patients, the flexible variety may be the only type they can wear. Dentists may also recommend them to patients who have had missing teeth for a long time.

Full mouth rehabilitation is a highly individualized treatment. The point of a full mouth reconstruction plan is to optimize the health of the entire mouth, including the teeth, the gums, and the bite. In many cases, it is necessary to replace or restore every tooth in the mouth using a combination of dental services.