Bar Overdenture

Once all the implants have finished their healing period, a custom milled titanium bar is fabricated that connects all of the implants together. The titanium bar has attachments placed on it that will allow the denture to snap into place. This bar will stabilize and support the denture so that there is only minor movement during function. The denture must be removed by the patient frequently to aid with cleaning. The titanium bar can only be removed in the dental office.

Benefits

• palate free on the upper

• can provide lip and cheek support

• the titanium bar is easy to clean and the denture can be cleaned easily when removed from the month

• enhanced stability and retention with few sore spots

• maintains bone support when compared to a complete denture

• increased chewing comfort and efficiency when compared to a complete denture

Drawbacks

• removable prosthetic

• slightly bulkier than a fixed acrylic hybrid or zirconia bridge

• the temporary denture is not supported during the healing period

maintenance

• in-office cleaning of the titanium bar and denture every 4-8 months depending on risk factors

• the attachments on the bar as well as the corresponding gaskets will wear and require replacement

• the denture teeth will wear over time and require replacement

• denture teeth can fracture and require repair

• the unsupported area of the denture will require a reline as the tissue remodels