Should I get fixed or removable dental implant bridges?

Should I get fixed or removable implant bridges?

When you’re considering total teeth replacement implants, one of the options to consider are whether you want fixed implant bridges that stay attached to the implants at all times or fixed/removable implant bridges, which can be removed for cleaning and sleeping.

You may be wondering why removable implant bridges would be an option, after all, most people seeking out dental implants want the closest thing to their natural teeth and natural teeth stay put. However, there are some serious benefits to removable implant bridges.

• They’re great for ‘bruxers’ or people who grind their teeth at night in their sleep. Bruxers are at a higher risk of bridge fracture or broken bridges because the extreme forces of grinding cause undue wear and tear on the bridges. Removable bridges can be removed at night, stopping the grinding damage altogether.
• Cleaning them is easier. Implants and implant bridges have to be cleaned just like your natural teeth to keep the implants healthy. Flossing under the bridge around the implants can be tricky for some patients, and patients with a history of periodontal disease need to be very careful because implants can develop a similar disease called peri-implantitis that can cause very serious issues down the track. Being able to remove your new teeth for cleaning is advantageous.
• They don’t move around like dentures. One of the main concerns patients have when removable bridges are recommended to them is the uncomfortable shifting and embarrassing dislodgements of dentures. However, removable implants are fixed very securely to the implants until you remove them and will not rub or fall out like dentures.

If you’re considering removable implant bridges, it’s a good idea to chat with your dentist about it before the surgery to ensure you get the outcome you desire in the long term.

[silvertbird]

This was helpful, thank you. I will look into a removable bridge.

[kdub]

*PLEASE* *HELP* I have a few questions how long does it take because I know they have to extract the bad teeth and wait for gums to heal so from the first visit that you got the work done until the last visit that you had the work done how long was it? I need like 10 molars replaced top and bottom I crushed my nose and broke quite a few teeth in a bad car accident and that was 15 years ago I’m 40 today and I’m worried it’s gave me some sort of heart disease although I’m relatively healthy and look fine but looks can be deceiving we all know that I think it could just be my anxiety tbh. Today they gave me 3 options today at the Dental office 1.) is go the implant route it’ll probably take a year to get everything finished and it cost $28k 2.) Do implants on the top and partials on the bottom 17k or 3.) just get the bad teeth extracted and do partials because it’s a lot more in my budget and for that it’s only $5, 500 and they could extract the teeth in 3 weeks and have the partials in by Thanksgiving this year (2024) and said I can always upgrade to implants later when my money gets back up again. I don’t have any dental insurance so this would be all out of pocket and they’re recommending Proceed Financial. I just don’t know which to choose I have good credit so I could probably get approved for the implants but that’s another big bill every month I’m 40 recently single and depresssd and I’ve always been the life of the party bachelor living Las Vegas dating beautiful woman but right now I’m depressed and down in the dumps. I wish I knew the right answer here, smh??
**If I did get the partials I definitely would like the ones that don’t show the wire is that always an option?