Hybrid lower dentures

There are different types of implant-supported hybrid prostheses. Depending on the materials used, they are divided into: metal-acrylic hybrid prosthesis (covered with acrylic), metal-ceramic (covered with feldspathic ceramic), zirconium-ceramic (the metal core is replaced by zirconium) and Peek (a thermoplastic polymer of high biocompatibility with high resistance and light properties). Depending on the case, one material or another is more advisable. The best thing to do is always to talk to a professional and choose the most suitable option for you.

Hybrid prostheses are fixed, the patient cannot remove them at home, there are prostheses called over dentures which are like the hybrids, made of the same materials, but the patient can remove them at home, they are supported by 2-3 or 4 implants, preferably in the lower jaw and are more economical.

Once you get the prosthesis, you don't have to worry about it. You must maintain and clean it properly, two essential aspects for an optimum prosthesis in the long term. Regularly going to bed at night with uncleaned prostheses can make bacteria accumulate, which can cause bad breath or infection in the gum surrounding the implants that support them (peri-implantitis). For these reasons, among others, it is significant to instil a daily, nightly cleaning routine. In this way, bacteria and plaque build-up can be removed and tartar can be prevented. It is crucial to use a toothbrush of medium hardness, as well as a toothpaste specifically for sensitive gums. If you follow all these steps, you will achieve a clean, fresh and bright prosthesis, achieving a smile of 10.