Hybrid Prosthesis
An implant-supported hybrid prosthesis is an acrylic resin complete fixed dental prosthesis and supported by implants might be a solution in extreme cases that the need of the restoration for aesthetics, function, lip support, and speech.
Hybrid Prosthesis
Traditional Acrylic with Titanium Substructure.
- This restoration is fabricated using a titanium frame that is designed to merge with the implant interface and has a retentive design that accommodates the adherence of acrylic and denture teeth.
- Has resiliency that reduces impact forces so that it is not transferred to the implant.
- Acrylic material is more prone to wear.
- Easily repaired should you sustain trauma, which is a great advantage.
- It does stain over a period of time, but this can be readily cleaned and polished.
- Acrylic is generally cheaper and lighter, but won’t last as long as zirconia.
Composite Hybrid Prosthesis
- A unique approach within the fixed hybrid category of restorations, Composite is a combination of Titanium frame and Tooth and tissue colored Composite.
- Highly polishable, it can be repaired in the mouth.
- Less likely to chip compared to acrylic or zirconia options.
- Lightweight compared to Zirconia.
- Very durable, may not be quite as durable as full zirconia.
- Kind to opposing teeth; wears at about the same rate as natural teeth.
Metal Framework with Individual Porcelain Crowns
- This treatment option utilizes a metal framework as a base, which includes individual crown preparations as part of the framework. The final restoration is delivered to the patient as a single unit.
- Porcelain has markedly better aesthetics (e.g. less staining, better translucency) and better load-bearing characteristics than acrylic.
- They have a higher risk of chipping edges and surfaces.
- Metal Framework with Individual Porcelain Crowns is more expensive.
- The crowns are fabricated and cemented individually to the framework the risk and cost of repair is dramatically reduced as the affected crown can be removed and a new crown fabricated.
A milled zirconia framework with full contour teeth, layered ceramics.
- In this full arch fixed restorative option, a zirconia framework is made with porcelain laid on top.
- When compared to metal as a framework, zirconia’s main advantages for use are its biocompatibility, excellent aesthetics and strength.
- The white-coloured base eliminates any grey metal show-through under the porcelain and enhances the natural cosmetic characteristic of porcelain.
- The use of porcelain over top of this framework provides translucency and aesthetics.
- Due to the manner in which porcelain is processed onto the framework as one unit, If there is any chipping or fracturing of the restoration, the entire prosthesis must be removed, sent to the laboratory and the porcelain on the entire restoration must be redone.
How Do You Clean Hybrid Prosthesis?
One of the best parts about opting for hybrid dentures is that you care for them just like you would your natural teeth. Brush twice a day, but just make sure you are using non-abrasive toothpaste. Make sure you are brushing the acrylic gum portion of your hybrid dentures, too.
Waterpik or electric irrigator works by means of a stream of water that goes below the dental prosthesis and removes the plaque, food particles and bacteria in an effective and simple way.
SuperFloss type dental floss has a rigid part that will be introduced under the hybrid prosthesis. In conjunction with the spongy part, it removes all traces of retained food.
Interdental brushes, these brushes have a small head and can be introduced under the prosthesis and between the abutments themselves to remove retained food.
The patient must visit their specialist dentist every 6 months so that the dentist can completely remove the prosthesis and perform a thorough cleaning of the abutments and prosthesis.
Compared to traditional dentures, Hybrid dentures are much easier to care for. With traditional dentures, they need to be taken out at night and soaked in special solutions. You need to make sure they don’t dry out and warp. Hybrid dentures stay permanently in your mouth.