This patient had just a few remaining teeth and was wearing a set of poorly fitting upper and lower partial dentures to replace all the missing teeth.
After evaluation and discussion, it was decided that the few remaining teeth did not have the strength to support new partial dentures and the patient decided to proceed with implant-supported dentures.
Implant-supported dentures would give her a comfortable, long-term prosthesis and due to the implant attachment system, she would never worry about her dentures loosening while eating or speaking in public.
The upper jaw with implants and attachment system in place
The lower jaw with implants and attachment system in place
The tissue surface of the upper denture - note the palate is not covered by acrylic or metal. There are two different types of attachment systems present
The tissue surface of the lower denture. There is one type of attachment system present
The upper implant-retained denture. Note the open palate which improves speech, comfort and taste perception
