Subperiosteal Implant

Subperiosteal type of implant is prescribed in an advance jawbone resorption where there is no enough bone width or height for root form or plate form implants. Subperiosteal implants are uniquely designed to rest well above the bone but underneath the gums.

Subperiosteal implants are developed for patients who suffer from tremendous bone loss due to usage of dentures for several years. This implant presents a complete sustenance for lower over-denture which will eliminate difficulty in sloppy, ill-fitting lower dentures.

Subperiosteal implants require three appointments and one surgery. Placements of these implants are available in two methods: the dual surgery and the single surgery method. For dual surgery method, as soon as the dentist is finished applying the anesthetic, the jawbone will be opened up to create a replica or impression. The model would be made routinely to thoroughly generate a custom implant that matches the jaw. The procedure that would follow is the exposure of the jawbone while the implant is placed. Numerous stitches are then required to secure the gums, while the replacement teeth are positioned in place.

In single surgery method, special CAT scan will be ordered by the dentist to examine the jawbone. A model of the jawbone is fabricated by use of developed computer modeling techniques. The model is then constructed in a laboratory for the custom subperiosteal implant to fit the jaw. The jawbone would be exposed and implant be placed by used of surgical procedures. Several stitches are needed to close the gums, while the replacement teeth are put in place.

After subperiosteal implants, patients are relieved from irritated and aching gums and worries for wobbly and loose teeth. A look and feel of natural teeth is also achieved with slight refinement of speech caused by reduced fullness of complete or partial dentures. Though quite expensive in the overall procedures, implants are clinically proven with almost a 90% success rate.