If you have weakened jawbone structure due to missing teeth, or if you just need a more economical solution for implant placement, then we could prescribe the Trefoil™ system. This means that we support a full set of dentures on only three dental implant posts. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about how this system works.
The Trefoil™ System
Traditional implant dentures rely on as many as six to eight posts per arch. However, with the Trefoil™ system, we only need three per arch to support a complete set of dentures. Three posts specifically designed to bear a serious load are inserted into the jawbone, and then connected with a titanium bar. The denture is then attached to them. This process doesn’t require you to wait weeks or months in between the placement of the implants and the attachment of the prosthetic. Instead, the entire process could be completed in one visit! You will leave our office with a complete smile.
Planning Your Treatment
We start the process by using CBCT technology to gather detailed images of your smile, both above and beneath the gums. We can then plan the placement with precision and accuracy, ensuring they sit at an angle that can support dentures and also stimulate the growth of jawbone structure, so your smile doesn’t break down due to tooth loss and your new teeth can last for decades, possibly a lifetime! We also use digital survival guides to assist with the placement process, as we insert the posts into the jaw and connect the titanium bar to them.
Attaching Your New Prosthetic
The porcelain prosthetic we create will be designed to look natural and reflect your facial structure. You will be able to eat your favorite foods again, and smile with confidence. These will be fixed in place, so you never need to remove them for cleaning or soaking, and this also ensures they never slip when you eat or speak. Porcelain is stain-resistant, and durable, able to withstand the same bite forces natural teeth do. We also color-match them to offer a lifelike color. If you would like to learn more about how we address major tooth loss, or to get started on your path to a full smile once again, then contact our team today to schedule your consultation.
Do You Have Any Questions About Our Implant Dentures?
We would like to help you find the best solution to your missing teeth, so you can eat and smile with ease. To learn more about supporting a set of fixed and lifelike dentures, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.