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Full Mouth Porcelain Bridge
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An example of a full mouth bridge, to help deal with gum problems.
 

 

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1. View of the implants in place, spread around the upper jaw in pre-planned positions.

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2. The working model of the implants and the screw-on pegs over which the bridgework seats.

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3. The porcelain bridges in place on the model.

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4. The titanium supporting pegs are screwed down onto the implants in the mouth.

This case ("J") shows one of many similar cases of full mouth bridges that we have provided for numerous patients referred to the clinic. J attended with failing upper teeth due to chronic gum problems. She was rehabilitated with a full mouth porcelain bridge supported by 8 implants.

 

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5. The bridgework cemented into place.

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6. View of the bridge in place with the lips retracted. These teeth are securely fitted so that the patient does not take them out. They have similar daily hygiene requirements to natural teeth including twice daily brushing with a suitable toothpaste.

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7. Facial view. The colour of the porcelain is as per the patients request and can be individually tailored and textured to mimic the required overall effect (eg white/ perfect vs. more natural/ irregular)

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8. X-ray of the finished reconstruction.