Full Arch Implant Supported
Sample Cases
Note: All work, surgical and prosthetic, was completed by Dr. Sam Hickman, unless otherwise noted. This includes surgical implant placement and final prosthesis fabrication. All patients have consented to have these photos used, but as a courtesy to them any identifying information has been removed or redacted.
Case 1:
Upper and Lower Implant Supported Fixed Detachable
This is a case involved a patient with 16 remaining teeth with a guarded prognosis due to advanced periodontal disease. The patient did not want a removable denture and wanted something that was going to be esthetic, functional, and long lasting.
At the time of extraction implants were placed and a temporary healing denture was secured. This left the patient with a full arch of teeth from day 1. After 5 months of healing a definitive prosthesis was made which featured a core of milled titanium.
This is the patient's pre-treatment smile. Note minimal smile to hide missing posterior teeth.
This photograph was taken 6 months after final prosthesis was delivered. Note how smile has increased in size.
This is the titanium bar found inside the lower prosthesis. It adds strength, rigidity, and its design helps facilitate cleaning. Prosthetic teeth and gums are added in the lab.
This is the patient's pre-treatment smile. Note minimal smile to hide missing posterior teeth.