Which is better – cemented or screw-retained?
Screw-retained crowns offer retrievability should there even be a need to remove the crowns for repair before reinstalling them in your mouth. Cemented crowns cannot be removed without firstly being destroyed after which new crowns will have to be made thereby increasing the overall long term costs.
However, cemented crowns have the advantage of not having the access holes which may be a cosmetic issue to some.
The likelihood of having to retrieve the implant crowns is low as most of them function very well without giving any problems.
How long does it take to make the new teeth?
Depending on the complexity of the prostheses, it may take one week to a month to make them.
How soon thereafter can begin to eat and function?
You should be able to function immediately after the prostheses have been installed in your mouth. Your dentist may seal the screw access holes at a separate visit. He or she may also want to see you again for a final review. |