What are the clinical considerations and long-term outcomes of using dental implants versus fixed partial dentures in the rehabilitation of partially edentulous patients?
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Dental implants and fixed partial dentures are options for partially edentulous patients.
Dental implants offer high survival rates and stable bone levels.
They require sufficient bone density and involve surgery.
Fixed partial dentures are suitable when adjacent teeth can support the prosthesis.
They can be cost-effective but may require adjustments and repairs.
Implants offer improved quality of life and patient satisfaction.
The choice depends on individual patient needs and oral health status.
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Dental implants offer advantages over fixed partial dentures, but they aren’t suitable for everyone. Successful implant placement requires adequate bone, good bone quality, healthy teeth and gums, and controlled medical conditions.
Explain the pros and cons of each procedure to the patient and let them decide.
A key advantage of dental implants is that if one fails, it can be removed while allowing the bone to heal, enabling the placement of a new implant after proper bone formation.
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Dental implants are little technique sensitive. Both implant and fixed dentures can give good results provided patients maintain proper hygiene. And both can become disaster due to poor oral hygiene.
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