323 E. Bullard Ave., Ste. 102, Fresno, CA 93710
559-439-9990When it comes to full-mouth restorations, Dr. Mehrdad Fay has the skills and experience needed to offer reliable implant-supported prostheses. Also known as hybrid bridges, these restoration options are kept in the proper position with dental implants, so our patients can enjoy the function, security and beauty of a restored smile.
We offer two types of material for our restorations: Zirconia and Resin.
Resin
Resin
PMMA
Held in place by four dental implants, PMMA and titanium prostheses use a reinforced titanium bar as their base. They are covered in a strong, composite material designed for comfort and resistant to discoloration and ware. This robust, durable bridge is a permanent solution for restoring the functionality of your smile.
$46,500
per full-mouth restoration
Ceramic required for single arch
RESIN CERAMIC®
Placed atop six dental implants, these full-arch prostheses use a flexible ceramic material to imitate the natural feel and appearance of your teeth. They are lighter that zirconia restorations and provide a solid, strong fix for missing teeth.
$46,500
per full-mouth restoration
$28,500
per single arch restoration
Resin Ceramic
Resin ceramic is a durable, shock-absorbent, nano-ceramic material used to create natural-feeling prosthetic teeth. It is especially effective when used in full-arch rehabilitation. Some other benefits of resin ceramic include:
- Comfort — As the only flexible ceramic, resin ceramic is comfortable as well as durable.
- Durability — Resistant to chipping and impervious to liquids.
- Adjustability — A professional dental team can make quick and easy adjustments, relines and repairs.
- Simplicity — Resin ceramic’s simple, efficient fabrication, with no sintering required, makes it appealing to doctors and patients alike.
- Strength — Eat what you want without worrying your restoration! Resin ceramic is as strong as natural teeth and six times stronger than acrylic dentures.
- Light Weight — 60% lighter than Zirconia arches and as gentle as your natural dentation, resin ceramic feels as natural as it looks.
Durability and Shock Absorption
Some patients with ceramic restorations will complain about the “clacky” sound their prosthetic teeth make, but the gentleness of resin ceramic eliminates that issue, offering a hardness that closely matches natural teeth. In fact, at 492MPa, resin ceramic offers the greatest compressive strength of nanoceramic materials, six times stronger than traditional acrylic. This makes it ideal for cosmetic and implant dentistry alike. Because of its high ratio of polymers to ceramics, it is also one of the most elastic hybrid ceramics available, as well as durable.
| Benefits | Resin Ceramic | Zirconia | Acrylic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feels Like Natural Teeth | |||
| Durable | |||
| Light Weight | |||
| Shock Absorbing | |||
| Flexes Under Stress | |||
| Stain Resistant | |||
| Repairable Chairside | |||
| Adjustable Chairside |
Zirconia
Zirconia
The TEETHN2DAY Zirconia implant bridge protocol involves computer-generated CAD/CAM designing and milling of the actual bridge out of a solid block of zirconia, the hardest material available in dentistry.
$29,000 – $32,000
per single arch restoration
Are you suffering from damaged teeth, major dental issues, failing teeth, failing dental work or missing teeth? Do you wear removable dentures? You are probably wondering what you can do to improve your ability to chew food comfortably, speak clearly and smile with confidence.
A provisional bridge is milled and designed out of resin. This fixed provisional prosthesis is designed to be worn for four to six months to allow for a process called osteointegration, during which the dental implant integrates and fuses to the patient’s bone.
This TEETHN2DAY implant protocol is time tested and proven to be one of the most predictable, durable and aesthetic options in dentistry today. This is the future of dentistry available in Fresno, California at Fresno Prosthodontic Centre.
Benefits of Zirconia
| Resin Ceramic Implant Bridge | Zirconia Implant Bridge |
|---|---|
| 5-6 implants | 5-6 implants |
| Attractive esthetics | Attractive esthetics |
| No temporary needed | Temporary teeth in 24 hours |
| Permanent teeth in 48 hours | Permanent teeth in 3 months |
| Pink flange mimics gum tissue | Pink flange mimics gum tissue |
| Slightly thicker than real teeth | Slightly thicker than real teeth |
| Some speech adjustment | Some speech adjustment |
| Lightweight | Heavy |
| Slight flexing while chewing | Extremely rigid |
Zirconia is the strongest tooth-colored material used in modern implant dentistry, and it is completely biocompatible with the human body, so the cosmetic results look natural and will last many years.
Resin Ceramic
Have you been told that an acrylic hybrid bridge, such as a titanium metal bar covered with pink acrylic and plastic denture teeth, or a metal bar overdenture with plastic teeth are your only options? If so, you should reconsider. Alternative, more economical restorations like All-on-4® acrylic implant options frequently chip, crack and stain, and they will wear and discolor overtime.
Fresno Prosthodontic Centre will custom design your permanent zirconia implant bridge that will make you look and feel younger and healthier. There is no metal to hide and no acrylic or plastic that stains, cracks, chips or breaks. The obvious choice is to replace your teeth with zirconia and not acrylic.
Check back soon to learn more about resin ceramic bridges!