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Bar Attachment Denture®is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Dentures are unsecured prostheses with very limited success. Most often, dentures are painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with the Bar Attachment Denture®. The Bar Attachment Denture®treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by only four dental implants. With less implants needed, overall treatment time and cost is reduced. The unique Bar Attachment Denture®solution also ensures greater stability in the bone, reducing the need for bone graft surgery to increase bone volume. In selected situations, a temporary set of teeth can be placed on the same day of surgery. The temporary teeth allow you to lead a normal life immediately after surgery. After the usual healing period, your dentist will placed the final bridge. Your quality of life is improved, and you can start enjoying your favorite foods again with renewed confidence.
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The Bar Attachment Denture ® Offers You Many Advantages.
- A cost effective solution.Your new replacement teeth require only 4 implants for each jaw. With fewer implants required, the cost is lowered.
- Reduced need for bone grafting.The special tilting of two of the implants ensures a secure and stable anchorage for the replaced arch, typically making bone grafting unnecessary.
- Faster treatment and healing time.Your replacement arch can be attached to your implants immediately after insertion.
Scientifically proven and documented. Bar Attachment Denture®is supported by good clinical outcomes from studies over a decade with favorable results. The Bar Attachment Denture solution will often be ‘guided’ using special x-rays (Cone Beam Computed Tomograms, or CBCTs) along with computer generated guiding templates. This process ensures the utmost in surgical accuracy, and in some cases, will reduce the degree of surgery that is required for implant placement.
Procedure FAQ
Questions About Bar Attachment Denture
When should I ask about bar attachment dentures in Waterloo?
Patients should ask about bar attachment dentures when a dentist has recommended specialist oral surgery care, symptoms are affecting comfort or function, or imaging suggests that an implant-supported denture may improve denture stability. The Waterloo office can review referrals, records, and next steps during consultation.
What happens during a consultation for bar attachment dentures?
A consultation usually includes a review of medical history, dental concerns, referral information, and any needed imaging. The surgical team explains whether bar attachment dentures is appropriate, what alternatives may exist, and how treatment is planned.
How should I prepare for bar attachment dentures?
Planning may involve implant evaluation, denture goals, imaging, and coordination with the restorative dentist. Patients should bring medication details, referral information, insurance questions, and any X-rays or imaging requested by the office.