Prettau Bridges &
Milled Bar Overdenture
What is it?
A milled bar overdenture is a full-arch dental restoration option that provides patients with a stable and stylish fix for their missing teeth. This implant-supported denture attaches to a single bar that links multiple implants. The alternative to the bar is an overdenture that connects to individual dental implants. While your gums and jawbone are firm, the added support from the dentures being placed on a single bar makes them more durable and increases their longevity.
What is the process?
Bar overdentures have become a common tooth replacement option. The first step in the process has either Drs. Tharp or Klaus place two to five dental implants on your jawbone. From there, the bar is set on the implants, connecting all the implants in one arch. Each bar is custom-designed for the patient to reduce the chances of implant angulation issues.
The use of the bar—instead of traditional full-arch reconstruction techniques—allows the dental implants on the left side of your mouth to support the ones on the right through an important prosthodontic concept known as cross-arch stabilization. The placing of the dentures on the bar completes the procedure.
The result is an overdenture that functions flawlessly, and due to the nature of cross-arch stabilization, you may even experience bone gain. Bone gaining amplifies the stability of your dental implant and in turn your entire smile.
Prettau® Full Mouth Dental Implant Bridge
The Prettau bridge is a full-arch tooth replacement option that utilizes dental implants and a custom-made zirconia prosthetic that is securely attached to the implants. The perks of this type of replacement are that there are no attachments to wear out, no acrylic to break, and the unique staining and glazing process makes them a beautiful addition to your smile.
What sets Prettau bridges apart from other full arch replacements is that they are made of 100% zirconia using the Zirkonkahn® milling system. After the milling process finishes, the Prettau bridge is customized by staining, firing, and glazing to produce an esthetic result that matches the patient, and provides a strong, attractive, and fully-functional dental prosthetic.
Contact Us About Teeth Replacement Options in Jackson, MS
Individual dental implants aren’t the only option for patients with one or more missing teeth here; in fact, those with multiple missing teeth can take advantage of Prettau® bridges and milled bar overdentures, which combine both implants and multiple tooth replacements for a seamless, strong look. Consult with Drs. Tharp and Klaus and discover how you can qualify for these treatments.