🦴 What are Subperiosteal Dental Implants?
Subperiosteal implants are a specialized way to replace missing teeth, designed for people who have significant bone loss in their jaw.
Unlike the most common type of implant (which looks like a screw and goes into the bone), a subperiosteal implant sits on top of the jawbone, directly beneath the gum tissue. Imagine a custom-made, lightweight metal frame—like a saddle—that is perfectly shaped to fit the contour of your existing bone. This frame has small posts that stick up through the gums to anchor the new prosthetic teeth (like a bridge or denture).
It’s often a great solution for patients who can't or don't want to undergo extensive procedures to build up bone first.
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Historically, this type of implant was less common, but new technology is bringing it back as a powerful alternative: