This patient was missing all of his upper teeth and lower back teeth. He had a removable upper denture (plate) that he didn’t wear because he hated the way it felt and made him gag. He came to see Dr. Swamidass to see what options he had to get rid of the plate and restore his esthetics and function
Dr. Swamidass treated this patient by performing bone grafts to replace the bone that was lost due to years of missing teeth. He placed 6 implants in the upper which is also known as All-On-6. He also placed 4 implants on the lower to replace his back teeth. The patient’s existing lower teeth were in good condition but the current crowns were leaky and too short. Dr. Swamidass performed gum surgery to lengthen those teeth.
Careful records and impressions were taken by Dr. Swamidass to create a beautiful metal-acrylic fixed implant denture for his upper teeth and porcelain crowns and implant bridges for his lower teeth.
The patient was very happy to have a palateless fixed implant denture didin’t cause him to gag anymore. He was also happy to have a full complement of teeth in order to chew and smile confidently.