Fixed Detachable Bridges
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2006
Dr. Malik asks:
I recently took a full day course in fixed dental implant prosthodontics.
What I
was expecting was a course in dental implant-supported crowns and bridges. What
we
actually had was a full day course in fixed-detachable (i.e., hybrid or
high-water) bridges for the edentulous mandible.
The prosthodontist
giving
the course has had great success with this design. I have never seen
any
patients with this kind of fixed prosthesis. I think it looks
terrible.
Are patients accepting this kind of fixed prosthesis? Are any of you
doing
this kind of restoration?
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