Providing care for complete tooth loss requires exceptional attention, expertise, and advanced technologies. To create long-lasting and fixed restorations that most closely resemble natural teeth, it is essential to act with great care from the planning phase onward. This includes selecting the appropriate implantation method, determining the necessity or avoidance of potential bone grafting, and deciding on the materials and technologies to be used for the restoration.
In recent years, I have placed significant focus and emphasis on studying and managing these complex and highly challenging cases. My goal is to offer you the most comfortable and durable solutions possible, restoring the joy of chewing, a pleasant aesthetic appearance, and a sense of comfort in everyday life.
When treating tooth loss, the choice of the implantation procedure I apply depends on factors such as the presence of bone loss, the need for bone grafting, or whether an alternative solution, such as the All-on-4 technique, can avoid it. You can find more detailed information about these procedures in the Implantation section of our website.
The choice of dental restoration for complete tooth loss is determined by the implantation technique used.
Once the implants have healed, the process of creating the restoration begins with impressions and bite registration, typically completed in two appointments.
In an ideal case scenario, a fixed temporary bridge can be created at the time of implant placement, ensuring that the healing period is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
The dental restoration named after Dr. Paulo Malo is specifically designed for cases treated with the All-on-4 procedure. We find the use of acrylic-veneered full arch bridges justified in situations where the opposing jaw carries a zirconium restoration. The specially reinforced acrylic used in this case offers beautiful aesthetics and, due to its flexibility, ensures comfortable wear alongside a zirconium antagonist. These restorations are crafted on a CAD-CAM-designed titanium framework.
Implant-Supported Restorations
I aim to use screw-retained methods for implant-supported restorations in all cases, as I consider cemented bridges undesirable due to the adverse effects of cement.