What Dental Issues Can Hybridge Dental Implants Address?

Having multiple missing teeth or needing one or both arches restored can be daunting, particularly for patients without enough structural jawbone integrity to support a full mouth of implants. Additionally, some patients may not be willing or able to undergo a procedure as extensive as replacing multiple teeth with individual implants. For these dental issues and others, Hybridge dental implants can be a fantastic solution to help patients restore their smiles more conveniently than ever. At Leon Springs Dental Center in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Carolyn B. Walker is specially trained and certified in the advanced Hybridge dental implant technique and is proud to help patients, even with the most complex dental needs, get a beautiful, strong, healthy smile they can feel confident about with this versatile solution. Keep reading to learn more about what issues may be suitable for treatment with Hybridge dental implants.

What is Hybridge implant?

Hybridge dental implants are a specialized form of restorative dentistry that requires dedicated training and certification on the methods and technology used during the treatment. Generally speaking, Hybridge dental implants are ideal for replacing one or both full arches of teeth, or multiple consecutive missing teeth, especially in patients whose jawbone structure may be compromised. In traditional implant dentistry, individual implants — which are small, metal screws — are surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace each tooth. However, patients without good bone structure or integrity may not be able to support a full mouth of implants. With the Hybridge technique, a full arch or section of teeth can be replaced using a custom bridge supported by as little as two dental implants.

What can be fixed with Hybridge implants?

Before determining whether your specific dental issues may be suitable for treatment with Hybridge implants, Dr. Walker will conduct a thorough consultation and evaluation, which may include imaging studies, a review of your dental records, and other steps. While each case will be evaluated thoroughly, taking into account the patient's unique dental situation and needs, some of the issues that can generally be addressed with Hybridge implants include:

• Multiple missing teeth
• Consecutive missing teeth
• Need for a full-mouth restoration
• Need for upper and/or lower arch restoration
• Need for multiple dental implants without adequate bone structure

How long do Hybridge implants last?

The implants themselves, meaning the screws that are implanted into the jawbone, can last for decades or even for the remainder of a patient's lifetime with proper care and healthy habits. The affixed bridge, which replaces the visible portion of the teeth, can also last for up to a decade or longer. Should your bridge or other restoration become damaged or compromised, Dr. Walker can work with you to place a temporary restoration while a replacement Hybridge bridge is created to help restore your seamless, strong smile once again.

Get your full arch reconstruction done the easy way with Hybridge dental implants in San Antonio, TX

If you need extensive dental restoration work but aren't a candidate for individual implants and crowns for every tooth, you may qualify for Hybridge dental implants. Join our many patients who have transformed their smiles and changed their lives with Hybridge dental implants by calling Leon Springs Dental Center to schedule your consultation for San Antonio, TX Hybridge implants with Hybridge-certified dentist Dr. Carolyn B. Walker today.