Hybrid Fixed Dentures

Our hybrid fixed dentures offer the security of implants with the full-arch coverage of traditional dentures. If you’re seeking fixed hybrid dentures in Santa Barbara, we’ll help you find the best option for your comfort and long-term function.

Process of Fixed Hybrid Dentures

The process of fixed hybrid dentures is straightforward and starts with a thorough examination by Dr. Carley during which he will make sure you are a good candidate for fixed hybrid dentures.

Depending on the condition of your smile, supplemental procedures like treatment for gum disease may be needed before you can undergo implant surgery for your fixed hybrid dentures. During your visit with Dr. Carley, we’ll determine whether we need to add these preliminary procedures to your overall treatment plan.Once you are at your healthiest, your dental implants will be strategically placed. After surgery, we’ll cover the treated area with a temporary restoration so that you’re never without a functional smile.

You are sent home to heal. Fully healing can take a couple of months and allows your jawbone to fuse to the implants. This process called osseointegration allows your implant to become strong enough to anchor your new teeth.

Now you are ready for your dentures to be placed. Depending on your preference and what Dr. Carley determines is best your dentures will either be clicked into place are permanently fixed to your implants.

BENEFITS OF FIXED HYBRID DENTURES

Restoring your smile can mean the return of self-confidence, improved function and decreased health risks from missing teeth. Fixed hybrid dentures are held in place by implants, giving them some of the many advantages dental implants have over traditional dentures. Some of the benefits of fixed implant dentures include:

  • They look and function just like natural teeth: Fixed hybrid dentures allow you to eat, drink and talk to normal without worrying about your teeth.
  • They can restore all the teeth in an arch: Fixed hybrid dentures make it easy to achieve the best smile by replacing all the missing teeth in an arch.
  • They can improve your oral health: By restoring your missing teeth, fixed hybrid dentures can help prevent gum disease and jaw shrinking.
  • They are anchored in place by implants: Fixed hybrid dentures are held in place by a series of implants so you don’t have to worry about them slipping or moving.