• The fixed implant prosthesis allows you to regain a natural chewing function while improving the aesthetics of your smile and the harmony of your face. A fixed prosthesis is comfortable and discreet in the mouth, because no unpleasant friction is caused by the prosthesis as in the case of removable prostheses not fixed by implants. Usually, a prosthesis attached to the upper jaw with implants does not cover the palate, making it less cumbersome, does not interfere with speech and does not alter the taste of food;
• There is a very low risk of rejection of implants by the human body, because titanium, the most commonly used material for their manufacture, is biocompatible. This results in a very high success rate for the treatment plan;
• A fixed implant-borne prosthesis is the most permanent, reliable and durable long-term solution for the replacement of one or more teeth. Once osseointegration is complete, implants can remain in the bone for a lifetime;
• The prosthesis that attaches to the implants can be replaced when it is very damaged, which happens after several years of normal use. The best person to check the condition of your prosthesis is your oral health professional. Replacement requires additional costs, but these are less than those required for implants in the jawbone;
• The installation of dental implants in the alveolar bone plays a protective role for the bone by slowing down its resorption. In contrast, removable prostheses not attached to implants do not strain the alveolar bone, which gradually resorbs;
• The use of dental implants distributes chewing forces evenly between the implants and adjacent healthy structures, which helps to reduce stress on these structures and maximize their preservation;
• The installation of a fixed prosthesis on an implant does not require modifications to the structure of adjacent healthy teeth (e. g. grinding a part of the enamel), as is the case for a traditional bridge not fixed on an implant;
• The teeth of the prosthesis are completely in harmony with the remaining teeth (partial prosthesis) or the old teeth (complete prosthesis) by the colour and shape given to them;
• The fixed implant-supported prosthesis is very stable, which means you do not need to use an adhesive (glue) that must sometimes be used with a removable prosthesis;
• Following your treatment, you are not forced to change your diet permanently, as is often the case with removable prostheses not fixed by implants;
• Implants and the prosthesis attached to them cannot be affected by tooth decay.

• A fixed prosthesis on implants requires a significant investment of money compared to other alternative treatments, such as removable prostheses not fixed to dental implants. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is a good investment in relation to its long lifespan;
• The time required to complete the treatment plan for a fixed implant-supported prosthesis is much longer than the time required to manufacture a denture or a partial prosthesis not fixed to dental implants;
• Since a surgical procedure is required for the installation of a fixed prosthesis on an implant, the treatment plan is more invasive than other treatments;
• Dental implants may be contraindicated for certain patients with particular medical or anatomical conditions;
• Implant rejection as well as implantitis (an infection of the soft and hard tissues surrounding osteointegrated implants) may occur following implant placement.

• Unwanted changes in the characteristics of your face, features and chewing function;
• Irreversible resorption of the jaw bone where one or more teeth are extracted or already missing;
• Displacement of the remaining teeth if the space left free by missing teeth is not quickly filled by a prosthesis.

Like natural teeth, dental implants require regular brushing and flossing to remove plaque that causes inflammatory reactions that can affect the integration and longevity of the implants. A regular visit to a dentist’s office (once or twice a year, as recommended by your dentist) for implant cleaning (prophylaxis) and a complete examination is also required to ensure the durability of implants and prostheses.

Costs vary greatly depending on the technique used, the number of implants required, the type of final prosthesis, etc.

Some of the costs for the manufacture of a fixed prosthesis on an implant may be reimbursed in part or in full by some dental insurance companies.

The most frequent contraindications are:

• Major allergies;
• An early age;
• An organ transplant;
• An immunosuppressive or autoimmune disease;
• Osteoporosis;
• Cancers (those that are in progress or have been treated with certain types of drugs or treatments);
• Cardiovascular diseases;
• Smoking, drug and alcohol abuse;
• Pregnancy;
• Poorly controlled diabetes;
• Taking anticoagulants;
• Some untreated psychiatric problems;
• Bruxism (teeth grinding);
• An anatomy unfavourable to implantology;
• Poor oral hygiene or infection;
• Some dental malocclusions.

It is therefore important to know your oral and physical health condition and all the diseases that were diagnosed in the past before your initial consultation.