An Implant-supported prosthesis is currently one of the most sophisticated, advanced, and reliable methods in restorative dentistry. Dental implants are strong, titanium or zirconia anchors that incorporate with the jawbone. They provide the unmatched stability in which crowns, bridges, or dentures are kept. In a way, a dental implant-supported prosthesis is a better version of a traditional denture as it provides functionality, durability, and aesthetics, which is the modern solution for your natural teeth. For patients who want long-term results, they need to understand different types of dental prosthesis, like how its clinical application is, its benefits, and maintenance protocols are important.
What is an Implant-Supported Prosthesis?
An Implant Supported Prosthesis is an alternative method of restoration and repair that connects artificial teeth to implants surgically placed in the jawbone. The implants heal through a natural process called Osseointegration, where the artificial tooth attaches to the bone, creating a secure, permanent, and strong foundation. This established stability allows prosthetic teeth to function like natural teeth and helps them to prevent damage to your oral health, facial shape, and even your chewing capability.
How Does an Implant-Supported Prosthesis Work?
The complete process involves several stages, as below:
- Diagnosis & Planning – To plan an implant placement, it is important to use CBCT scans and digital impressions, which will help your dentist evaluate your tooth's bone density.
- Implant Placement – If you want a titanium or zirconia implant, which is inserted surgically into your jawbone.
- Healing Phase (Osseointegration) – For 3 to 6 months, the implant is integrated with the bone for long-term stability.
- Abutment Placement – Small connector types of abutments are restored to the implants.
- Prosthesis Attachment – A custom-made crown, bridge, or denture is secured, finishing the restoration process.
The outcome is a state-of-the-art, natural-looking dental implant prosthesis that restores chewing function, speech, and maintains the aesthetics of your smile, the same as it was.
Types of Implant-Supported Prosthesis
Types of implant-supported prosthesis include fixed options like bridges and full-arch restorations, and removable options like overdentures, offering durability, comfort, and natural function.
- Screw and Cement Retained Implant Prosthesis: Provides retrievability, allowing for repairs while maintaining your esthetic appearance.
- Screw Retained Implant Prosthesis: the golden standard for full-arch restorations, and also ideal for those who may need easy retrieval and maintenance.
- Cement Retained Implant Prosthesis: Provides the best esthetics, since there are no screw holes, and is ideal for replacing front teeth.
- Paulo Malo Prosthesis: a well-known hybrid solution implant prosthesis for complete arch rehabilitation with superior strength.
- Hybrid Dentures: commonly referred to as hybrid implant prosthesis, combine the affordability of commonly used dentures while blending them with the more stable fixed bridges.
At Evoq DDS, we can make many types of implant-supported prosthesis, and we make sure you get a customised solution for the types of prosthesis for different clinical needs because not all teeth are the same:
Benefits of Implant-Supported Prosthesis
There are many benefits of an implant-supported prosthesis, which makes it one of the most recommended treatments for your teeth, and some of them are below:
- Improved Chewing Ability: Restores up to 90% of your natural bite force; you won't feel like it's even implanted.
- Long-Term Bone Protection: controls and prevents jawbone absorption and maintains facial aesthetics.
- Improved Speech: Eradicates slurring or clicking associated with removable implants.
- Superior Aesthetics: It perfectly imitates and adapts itself according to the color, shape, and feel of your natural teeth.
- Durability: With appropriate care of your implant prostheses, it can last up to 15–25 years or even more.
- Patient Comfort: The implanted teeth remain fixed and stable without any movement, compared to removable dentures, which can cause irritation.
- Protection of Adjoining Teeth: if we compare it with bridges, in which tooth reduction is required, but in an implant-supported prosthesis there is no tooth reduction is required.
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Maintenance & Care Tips for Implant-Supported Prosthesis
To lengthen the lifespan or longevity of your implant-supported prosthesis, follow the care guidelines given below:
- Brush at least twice daily with a toothbrush who have a soft-bristle so that it won't harm your teeth or gums.
- Use a Proxy brush, floss, or water flossers, which are specially designed for cleaning your implanted teeth.
- It is important to schedule a dental cleaning every 6 months to ensure your teeth’s health.
- It is best to avoid smoking, because it will increase the risk of implant failure.
- Do not bite hard objects like pens or ice.
- It is better if you follow your customized implant-supported prosthesis maintenance instructions given by your dentist.
Recovery & Aftercare Guidelines
All patients should read carefully after the surgery, and they should expect:
- Mild Discomfort: Swelling and bruising will resolve within a few days.
- Diet Adjustments: Only Soft foods and liquids are advised during your healing process.
- Healing Time: It usually takes up to 3 to 6 months for full osseointegration (an implant-supported zone).
- Hygiene Routine: In the daily cleaning process, it is advised to use a soft-bristle brush, rinse, and have regular dental checkups.
- Follow-Up Visits: To monitor healing and making sure your prosthesis is stable or not.
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How to Choose the Right Implant-Supported Prosthesis for Your Patients?
The right or correct choice depends on various factors and its circumstances, such as:
- How many teeth are missing?
- Quality and volume of your jawbone
- Esthetic choices
- Budget and lifestyle considerations
- Long-term operational goals
Your dentists should use diagnostic tools like CBCT, intraoral scans, and mock-up designs, which will help you in a better understanding of your condition and will also help them in guiding you during the treatment planning.
Why Choose Evoq DDS for Implant-Supported Prosthesis
Evoq DDS uses innovation and its experience to provide you with the world’s best implant-supported prosthesis solutions. One of our biggest strengths is:
- Precise CAD/CAM technology for an accurate fit.
- Usage of premium quality materials like zirconia, lithium disilicate, and PFM materials.
- Digital Smile Design (DSD) for predicting your future esthetic results.
- A professional and qualified team of dental technicians and dentists, led under their supervision.
- Proven track records of successful implant restorations across India and beyond
By choosing Evoq DDS, patients, clinicians, and even dentists earned confidence in durable, esthetic, and scientifically advanced implant prostheses.
Conclusion
An Implant-Supported Prosthesis is an advanced solution in modern dentistry. Whether you require a screw retained implant prosthesis, a cement-retained prosthesis, or a hybrid implant prosthesis, Evoq DDS delivers customized restorations for each type of case that needs to restore confidence, function, and oral health. By blending cutting-edge technology with dentistry expertise, we ensure that patients enjoy beautiful, long-lasting smiles while maintaining their aesthetics
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They include screw retained implant prosthesis, cement-retained implant prosthesis, screw and cement-retained implant prosthesis, Paulo Malo prosthesis, and hybrid implant prosthesis.
