prosthodontics
Implant Supported vs Implant Retained: Key Differences
The most popular advice about implant supported vs implant retained restorations is also the least useful: fixed is better, removable is a compromise. That hierarchy ignores the mechanical question that determines long-term behavior. Where does the chewing load go, to the implants, to the mucosa, or to both? An implant-supported fixed prosthesis and an implant-retained…
How Do You Get Dentures: Digital Workflow
A patient arrives with a familiar problem. Teeth are loose, painful, or already missing, eating has become selective, and the prospect of several impression appointments feels almost as uncomfortable as the dental treatment itself. The practical question is simple: how do you get dentures, and can modern digital dentistry make the process more predictable? Dentures…
What Are Overdentures? Expert Guide for 2026
An overdenture is a removable dental prosthesis supported by retained teeth, tooth roots, or implants rather than resting only on the oral mucosa. For mandibular implant overdentures, two implants are the minimum recommended support, while implant overdentures often use two to four implants and upper-jaw overdentures commonly need four because the maxilla has less dense…