Temporary Teeth:

Why do I need temporary teeth?

Before the implants can be placed, your unhealthy teeth must be removed

• temporary teeth will replace your unhealthy teeth
• these teeth will help you eat and speak during your treatment
• you wear these teeth for until the implant bridge is ready

 

Are the type of temporary teeth important?

Yes.  Temporary teeth will determine                  

• how you look and feel during the implant bridge treatment
• the type of Implant Guide used by the surgeon to accurately the implants
  
  

There are 2 types of temporary teeth:

• Temporary denture  (removable teeth)

• Temporary bridge    (not removable)

Temporary Denture 

These teeth will be placed immediately after all of the unhealthy teeth are removed.  A denture is the most common type of temporary teeth because it simplifies the overall treatment.  These teeth are removable and usually require denture adhesive (Polygrip, Fixodent) to hold the teeth in your mouth.

Benefit: 

• Can use any type of implant guide
  
  
• Low cost

Downside:  

• Teeth are removable 
  
  
  

 

Temporary Bridge

A temporary bridge eliminates the need to wear a removable denture during the implant bridge treatment.  After most of the healthy teeth are removed, the temporary bridge would be cemented on 2 or 3 of the stronger teeth.  A few months later, the temporary bridge and the support teeth will be removed, the implants will be placed and a provisional implant bridge would be connected to the implants; this provisional bridge is also temporary.    There is some added cost to make the first temporary bridge.


Benefit: 

•  Not a denture  (teeth are not removable)
  
  
•  Can use any type of implant guide

Downside:          

• Some added cost compared to a denture

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