• 2. Partial dentures are for patients who have lost anything from one tooth to only having one natural tooth remaining. (agrobiology.eu)
  • Dental implants are an option for qualifying patients who are either partially or totally edentulous, whether due to gum disease, tooth decay, trauma or some other cause. (richardspowelldds.com)
  • Candidates for dental implants and mini-implants include partially and totally edentulous patients with proper bone height and width for implant placement. (medscape.com)
  • Long-term follow-up study of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of totally edentulous jaws. (zju.edu.cn)
  • A prosthodontist is typically the one who decides the best course of treatment for partially or completely edentulous patients. (whatclinic.com)
  • Partially or completely edentulous patients typically prefer an implant supported fixed denture. (dentalnews.com)
  • Displacement or migration of dental implants occurs primarily during the perioperative period of dental implant surgery, though it can even occur after the placement of dental implant prosthesis [ 9 , 16 , 23 - 29 ]. (jomos.org)
  • Surgery and prosthesis in jaw reconstruction. (ijeds.com)
  • To identify the average number of dental implants that can be placed in the lower anterior region to support a fixed mandibular prosthesis based on the distance between the mental foramina, using a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan through a new method of measurement. (bvsalud.org)
  • Long-term success of 6 implants supporting a mandibular screw-retained fixed dental prosthesis: a clinical report. (thejcdp.com)
  • Thirty-seven patients (fifteen female, twenty-two male) between ages 35 and 73 needed upper jaw rehabilitation with non-removable prosthesis. (dentalnews.com)
  • At Group 4 Dental Lab, we understand how important planning prosthesis and implant placement is to you and your clientele. (group4dentallab.com)
  • A removable appliance (prosthesis) that replaces all of the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. (justicefamilydentistry.com)
  • We provide you with detailed and quality advice on the most suitable dental prosthesis solutions for your needs. (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • How to use Jaw Tracker-B in fully edentulous cases. (claronav.com)
  • Typically used to assist in partially or fully edentulous cases, bone supported guides are placed on the jawbone itself. (group4dentallab.com)
  • 3 These changes reduce the maxillary or mandibular interocclusal space, thereby limiting available options for the rehabilitation of the edentulous space. (allenpress.com)
  • The alveolar ridges are columns of bone that surround and anchor the teeth and run the entire length, mesiodistally, of both the maxillary and mandibular dental arches. (wikipedia.org)
  • This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and complication rates of patient-specific 3D-printed mini- and reconstruction plates for free flap fixation in mandibular reconstruction. (bvsalud.org)
  • A retrospective monocentric study was carried out between April 2017 and December 2021 to analyze patients undergoing immediate mandibular reconstruction using fibula free flaps and osteosynthesis using patient-specific 3D-printed implants. (bvsalud.org)
  • This retrospective study shows a tendency towards reduced complication rates with patient-specific 3D-printed miniplates in comparison to patient-specific 3D-printed reconstruction plates for immediate mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps. (bvsalud.org)
  • We investigated the effect of open tray impression using pick-up impression coping and close tray impression using transfer impression coping on the accuracy of impression in edentulous patients on their mandibular parts. (jdras.org)
  • Two implant fixtures were implanted in parallel in the left molar of the mandibular in the shape of a mandibular partial edentulous model. (jdras.org)
  • â- The edentulous area may include any anterior maxillary span that does not exceed 2 incisors, any anterior mandibular span that does not exceed 4 missing incisors, or any posterior span that does not exceed 2 premolars or 1 premolar and 1 molar. (intelligentdental.com)
  • â- Edentulous areas may include any posterior maxillary or mandibular edentulous area greater than 3 teeth or 2 molars, or anterior and posterior edentulous areas of 3 or more teeth. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Dentists use flexible dentures to replace one or more of your missing teeth either in the upper or lower jaw. (agrobiology.eu)
  • Partial dentures are used on patients who just have some missing teeth on either jaw. (agrobiology.eu)
  • The students should be able to rehabilitate an edentulous patient with complete dentures. (edu.ng)
  • Should edentulous patients be constrained to removable complete dentures? (thejcdp.com)
  • Patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life outcomes of implant overdentures and fixed complete dentures. (thejcdp.com)
  • Mini-implants are smaller versions of dental implants that are often used to support partial or full dentures. (medscape.com)
  • Mini implants may be considered for the rehabilitation of patients who express dissatisfaction with conventional dentures and have limitations regarding the placement of standard implants. (nih.gov)
  • You could say the implant overdenture offers the best of both worlds for patients in need of dentures. (fittosmile.com)
  • Similar to regular dentures, hybrid implant dentures use high-quality prosthetics to replace full rows of teeth, but unlike ordinary dentures, hybrid implant dentures are attached to the mouth using a set of titanium posts that fit with your jaw. (fittosmile.com)
  • Consequently, there is a great demand for dental prostheses in both public and private dental practices. (bvsalud.org)
  • Endosseous dental implants are titanium fixtures that are placed in edentulous ridges to serve as support for fixed or removable dental prostheses used to restore dentition. (medscape.com)
  • A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of implant supported fixed dental prostheses with cantilever extensions after an observation period of at least 5 years. (zju.edu.cn)
  • 4. Esposito M, Pellegrino G, Pistilli R, Felice P. Rehabilitation of posterioratrophic edentulous jaws: prostheses supported by 5 mm short implantsor by longer implants in augmented bone? (journal-jdse.com)
  • Many patients require prosthodontic rehabilitation with varying levels of complexity. (allenpress.com)
  • The esthetic problems associated with tooth loss or edentulism are the primary reason that patients seek rehabilitation. (allenpress.com)
  • From being just a popular option, dental implants are now considered the global standard for prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with missing teeth [ 3 - 10 ]. (jomos.org)
  • Diagnostic considerations for prosthodontics rehabilitation of the mandibulectomy patient. (ijeds.com)
  • Prosthetic rehabilitation of partially resected edentulous mandible. (ijeds.com)
  • Based on these sequelae, rehabilitation of missing teeth is the first step in managing TMD in edentulous patients. (researchprotocols.org)
  • This study describes the protocol to analyze the effect of prosthetic rehabilitation on patients with TMD. (researchprotocols.org)
  • This study aims to determine the effectiveness of prosthetic rehabilitation in the reduction of pain in edentulous patients with TMD and to determine the effect of the span of edentulism, the number of quadrants involved, pathological migration, the type of Kennedy classification, and the prosthetic status on temporomandibular joint dysfunction signs and symptoms. (researchprotocols.org)
  • and (3) completely edentulous arches (prosthetic rehabilitation without splint). (researchprotocols.org)
  • Since 1983: Oral Surgeon, specialized in oral rehabilitation, periodontology, preprosthetic surgery, implantology and implant-prostheticApproved specialist in periodontology of the EDA (European Dental Association). (quintessence-publishing.com)
  • 8. Taschieri S, Lolato A, Testori T, Francetti L, Del Fabbro M. Short dentalimplants as compared to maxillary sinus augmentation procedure forthe rehabilitation of edentulous posterior maxilla: three-year results ofa randomized clinical study. (journal-jdse.com)
  • Objectives: Evaluation of the accuracy of fully guided dynamic implant navigation surgery in Kennedy I, II, and III class dental arch defects with two different implant designs using an X-ray free evaluation method. (researchgate.net)
  • Material options for restoring intentionally misaligned implants on maxillary edentulous arch: a clinical report. (thejcdp.com)
  • One of the primary benefits of utilizing implants to replace missing teeth in a partially edentulous arch is that implant-supported teeth are fixed, yet freestanding. (arklatexsmiles.com)
  • This class is characterized by ideal or minimal compromise in the location and extent of edentulous area (which is confined to a single arch), abutment conditions, occlusal characteristics, and residual ridge conditions. (intelligentdental.com)
  • â- The edentulous area is confined to a single arch. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Prosthetically driven, computer-guided implant planning for the edentulous maxilla: a model study. (thejcdp.com)
  • 1 , 2 Clinical examinations of partially edentulous patients often reveal dental overeruption, which can be caused by the prolonged absence of the antagonist tooth, migration, and inclination into the edentulous space. (allenpress.com)
  • Primescan is the best choice for taking digital impressions to expand your dental practice through higher case acceptance, better patient experience and clinical outcomes. (dentsplysirona.com)
  • A study of 490 patients found that basing selection criteria on clinical evaluations for asymptomatic patients, combined with selected periapical radiographs for symptomatic patients, can result in a 43 percent reduction in the number of radiographs taken without a clinically consequential increase in the rate of undiagnosed disease. (fda.gov)
  • Along the vertical axis, the type of encounter with the dental system is categorized (as "New Patient" or "Recall Patient") along with the clinical circumstances and oral diseases that may be present during such an encounter. (fda.gov)
  • Management of a partially edentulous patient with malpositioned implants, using all-ceramic abutments and all-ceramic restorations: a clinical report. (thejcdp.com)
  • The clinical signs associated with tonic-clonic convulsions are quite distinctive and can be disconcerting to dental personnel when confronted with the situation while the patient is in the dental chair. (medscape.com)
  • Knowing the clinical signs and symptoms of a stroke is important in managing older patients with longstanding cardiovascular disease. (medscape.com)
  • 16 Clinical Assessment of Jaw Symmetry. (issuu.com)
  • Furthermore, the use of short dental implants in clinical practice reduces morbidity, cost, and treatment time and reduces the need for complex surgery. (journal-jdse.com)
  • Long-term clinical evaluation of shortimplants on posterior partially edentulous areas: a 14-year retrospectivestudy. (journal-jdse.com)
  • Statement of the problem: Most of the clinical documentation of implant success and survival published in the literature have been issued by either experienced teams from university settings involving strict patient selection criteria or from seasoned private practitioners. (mdpi.com)
  • Bone augmentation may also be required for dental implant treatment in the posterior mandible with severe alveolar bone resorption [ 5 , 20 ]. (jomos.org)
  • Purpose: To compare conventional and digital workflows in terms of accuracy in partially edentulous cases restored with implant-supported restorations. (researchgate.net)
  • This four-volume Blu-ray compendium follows four separate dental restoration teams as they work together to treatment plan and fabricate functional and esthetic implant-supported restorations. (quintessence-publishing.com)
  • Dental implants are typically made of titanium? (richardspowelldds.com)
  • The quantity and quality of bone tissue available in the jaw typically define the characteristics (diameter and length) and the number of implants. (nih.gov)
  • If dental treatment necessitates the replacement of one or more missing teeth, restoration of the missing teeth using fixed appliances is preferable over removal-type prosthetics. (medscape.com)
  • When working on a single tooth or partially edentulous restoration case, many times the tooth supported surgical guides provide the best results. (group4dentallab.com)
  • Mucosa supported surgical guides often offer suitable solutions for fully edentulous restoration cases. (group4dentallab.com)
  • The dentists at Fit to Smile in Aurora, Colorado provide their patients with some of the most innovative restoration procedures available including the implant overdenture. (fittosmile.com)
  • The classification is ranked based on the most commonly found partially dentate situations. (agrobiology.eu)
  • The forces on the partial denture are transferred to the abutment teeth via the framework and clasps, and to the edentulous ridge from the acrylic bases. (agrobiology.eu)
  • This class is characterized by moderately compromised location and extent of edentulous areas in both arches, abutment conditions requiring localized adjunctive therapy, occlusal characteristics requiring localized adjunctive therapy, and residual ridge conditions. (intelligentdental.com)
  • â- Edentulous areas may exist in 1 or both arches. (intelligentdental.com)
  • This class is characterized by substantially compromised location and extent of edentulous areas in both arches, abutment condition requiring substantial localized adjunctive therapy, occlusal characteristics requiring reestablishment of the entire occlusion without a change in the occlusal vertical dimension, and residual ridge condition. (intelligentdental.com)
  • â- Edentulous areas may be present in 1 or both arches. (intelligentdental.com)
  • â- Edentulous areas may be extensive and may occur in both arches. (intelligentdental.com)
  • The bases given: Pubmed, ISI and Dentistry Oral Science from 1990 to 2009, were consulted to identify researches related to the length of the dental implants, with emphasis to the considered short and the biomechanics related to the same ones. (bvsalud.org)
  • Founder of the dental clinic ProDentum specializing in digital dentistry and implantology, as well as DIGITORUM lab and education center. (researchgate.net)
  • A department of dentistry involving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental pulp (where the nerves and blood vessels are inside the tooth). (drmoody.com)
  • Apart from general dentistry, we also provide competent and careful care for our younger patients. (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • This article describes the placement of 84 implants in the posterior maxillary areas of 37 patients utilizing minimal invasive surgery. (dentalnews.com)
  • A device used for maintaining the position of teeth in the jaw in orthodontic treatment. (augusta.dental)
  • The practice of dental implant treatment varies from anatomically and surgically easy to difficult [ 12 , 13 ]. (jomos.org)
  • Open scanner to all systems, accelerating the efficiency of dental practice and connection to labs. (dentsplysirona.com)
  • Recognizing the implications and potential benefits to patients, he immediately decided to make dental implants a part of his future career and everyday practice. (arklatexsmiles.com)
  • To date he has over 700 hours of implant-related continuing education, and his commitment to the practice has taken him to several World Symposiums on Dental Implants in Europe. (arklatexsmiles.com)
  • We pay for shipping of all cases to and from our facility so that your practice can focus on it's patients. (group4dentallab.com)
  • We can see in our platform has now made a permanent niche for itself and hopefully own practice the kind of activity that is going even though we will be very focused on physical events, I am sure on, the number of patients that is steadily we will be able to squeeze in one virtual event every year in the increasing every day and most importantly coming years. (fliphtml5.com)
  • Welcome to our traditional multigenerational dental practice in the Bismarckviertel in Berlin Steglitz! (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • Patients with dental anxiety are particularly welcome in our multigenerational practice and can expect tender and gentle treatment. (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • Dental implants can literally change a denture wearer's life. (arklatexsmiles.com)
  • There are many different types of denture to satisfy different treatment requirements and patient preferences. (drmoody.com)
  • A device (usually "screw-like") put in the jaw bone to support a false tooth, a denture or a bridge. (drmoody.com)
  • Dental implants replace the tooth root on which a denture or a crown is attached and serve as a fully functional carrier of the denture. (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • The criteria published for the Classification System for Complete Edentulism are used to categorize any edentulous span present in the partially edentulous patient. (intelligentdental.com)
  • 90.6% of the patients did not present periodontal disease at the time of consultation. (ucc.edu.co)
  • 9 , 14 Mini-implants and miniplates have similar indications, and the decision to use one or the other should be based on anatomical characteristics (eg, the space between the roots), case complexity, cost-effectiveness, and professional and patient preferences. (allenpress.com)
  • A clinician may select mini-implants when a patient has inadequate bone height or width for full-sized implants. (medscape.com)
  • [1] Excellent patient satisfaction was found while evaluating patients using overdentures supported with mini implants in terms of comfort, retention, chewing ability, and speaking ability. (nih.gov)
  • This class is characterized by severely compromised location and extent of edentulous areas with guarded prognosis, abutments requiring extensive therapy, occlusion characteristics requiring reestablishment of the occlusion with a change in the occlusal vertical dimension, and residual ridge conditions. (intelligentdental.com)
  • Loss of teeth or occlusal imbalance is one of the proposed dental risk factors for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). (researchprotocols.org)
  • 7 , 8 As recently as the 1990s, the recovery of interarch spaces in partially edentulous patients required excessive tooth reduction, prosthetic crowns, and endodontic or surgical procedures. (allenpress.com)
  • We aimed at to discuss, through a wide bibliographical revision the short dental implants, their characteristics and indications, giving emphasis to the aspects biomechanic of the same ones. (bvsalud.org)
  • Correcting the conditions associated with tooth loss requires a comprehensive treatment plan that includes the installation of prosthetic elements in edentulous areas. (allenpress.com)
  • CT images of the atrophic maxillary ridge of 10 patients were acquired and modified into 3D reconstruction models. (uninsubria.it)
  • Short dental implants have been successfully used to support single and multiple fixed reconstructions in atrophic jaws, despite an increased crown-to-implant ratio. (journal-jdse.com)
  • Even though the prevalence of TMD in association with edentulism and in rehabilitated patients has been increasing, proper guidelines for the management of such cases have not been established. (researchprotocols.org)
  • For example, bone resorption in the jaw is frequently how the teeth were able to detach in the first place. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dr. Kaban, or Lenny-as he is known to his associates and friends-is the former chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and the previous chairman of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). (issuu.com)
  • Accuracy of Conventional and Digital Workflows in Partially Edentulous Cases Restored with FPDs over Implants. (researchgate.net)
  • This Special Issue will focus on dental materials and techniques that revolve around digital workflows. (mdpi.com)
  • 9 These invasive therapeutic modalities involved severe discomfort, high cost for the patient, and strict adherence to a treatment plan. (allenpress.com)
  • The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the periodontics and oseointegration clinics of the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Bogotá branch, between 2018 and 2021.Method: This was a descriptive correlational study. (ucc.edu.co)
  • This study aimed to evaluate differences in 10 items of treatment details in patient regarding cases between 2015-2017 (EP) and 2018-2020 (LP) from scoping literature review of displaced dental implant (DDI) retrievals. (jomos.org)
  • Dental implant treatment is widespread worldwide and improves the quality of life (QOL) by enhancing esthetics and restoring the oral function of individuals who have lost their teeth [ 1 , 2 ]. (jomos.org)
  • In recent years, inappropriate approaches and abuse have become a problem in dental implant treatment [ 11 ]. (jomos.org)
  • Incorporating state-of-the-art procedures, the prosthodontist is often viewed as the "architect" of a restorative dental treatment plan. (whatclinic.com)
  • Prosthodontists work with their patients to help determine a treatment plan and establish a level of patient expectancy. (whatclinic.com)
  • The short dental implants represent an option of previsible treatment, its main indication lives in the possibility of avoiding techniques surgical invasive. (bvsalud.org)
  • A Osseointegrated implants in the treatment of the edentulous jaw. (thejcdp.com)
  • There are many commercial brands of dental implants that may vary slightly in design, surface treatment, and other qualities. (medscape.com)
  • During dental treatment, be aware that a grand mal seizure could occur. (medscape.com)
  • If injury to the lip or tongue occurs during a seizure, appropriate treatment such as suturing of lacerations, localization of potential fractures, removal of fragments, and follow-up dental treatment is required. (medscape.com)
  • A neurovascular accident (stroke) is often fatal but may be precipitated by multiple non-life-threatening events that if identified, can reduce the risk of an acute and serious outcome when the patient is in dental treatment. (medscape.com)
  • A thorough history of possible patient symptoms prior to treatment may provide useful information regarding the possibility of an impending major event during treatment, as several TIAs occurring close together often precede a major stroke. (medscape.com)
  • This case report describes the treatment of a female patient with a bucco-lingual bone deficiency grafted with autogenous block and a titanium mesh. (allenpress.com)
  • Group 4 Dental Lab will design your treatment plan and fabricate custom made surgical guides to help you give your clients what they deserve - a hassle free surgery. (group4dentallab.com)
  • A 15-year study of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of the edentulous jaw. (zju.edu.cn)
  • Lenny is internationally renowned for his work in the treatment of children with craniofacial abnormalities, jaw deformities, jaw tumors, TMJ deformities, salivary gland disease, secondary cleft lip/palate deformities, obstructive sleep apnea, micrognathia and facial trauma. (issuu.com)
  • The use of short dental implants allows the treatment of patients for whom complex surgical techniques cannot be performed for medical, anatomical, or financial reasons. (journal-jdse.com)
  • We provide each patient bespoke treatment, equipped with our many years of practical experience and the latest in medical know-how and technology. (zahnaerzteimbismarckviertel.de)
  • For dental implant patients, high quality complex motion tomography is required. (slideshare.net)
  • Twin occlusion: a prosthetic management of hemimandibulectomy patient - a case report. (ijeds.com)
  • As stated, the position of maximal closure in the presence of teeth is referred to as maximum intercuspidation, and the vertical jaw relationship in this position is referred to as the vertical dimension of occlusion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patient-specific 3D-printed plates were designed as reconstruction plates (38 patients), miniplates (21 patients) or a combination of reconstruction- and miniplates (24 patients). (bvsalud.org)
  • Bone augmentation by socket or sinus lift procedures is often necessary to accommodate dental implants in the maxillary posterior region because of the limited height of available bone. (jomos.org)
  • Patients taking valproic acid (Depakene) may have increased bleeding during procedures. (medscape.com)
  • Previous investigations have reported maxillary sinusitis up to 20 percent of patients following SFE procedures. (dentalnews.com)
  • At Group 4 Dental Lab, our goal is to provide you with everything you will need to perform perfect procedures for every case you send us. (group4dentallab.com)
  • 3. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Felice P, Karatzopoulos G, WorthingtonHV, Coulthard P. The efficacy of horizontal and vertical boneaugmentation procedures for dental implants - a Cochrane systematicreview. (journal-jdse.com)
  • Dental caries is a preventable and non-communicable disease that affects the general population. (ucc.edu.co)
  • This procedure is performed by dental practitioners who have varied experience in dental implant surgery and techniques [ 16 , 21 , 22 ], suggesting the occurrence of potential complications associated with dental implant surgery. (jomos.org)
  • Computer-guided dynamic navigation systems have elevated dental implant surgery into a more patient-friendly and efficient procedure. (researchgate.net)
  • Prior to surgery, blood was collected from the patient using six 9ml sterile tubes, using the cell separation device Medifuge (Silfradent. (dentalnews.com)
  • Conclusions and Relevance: In this cohort study of patients with advanced OSCC, refusal of AT was associated with worse oncological outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • The measured primary outcomes are pain and electromyogram, and the secondary outcomes include pain drawing, Graded Chronic Pain Scale, Jaw Functional Limitation Scale, Oral Behaviours Checklist, depression, physical symptoms, and anxiety. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Thankfully, for the past two decades, we have been advancing toward the sophisticated surgical planning required to truly optimize patient outcomes. (issuu.com)
  • Processes such as bone remodeling (loss and gain of bone tissue) in the jaws and inflammation of soft tissue in response to the oral microbiota are clinically important for edentulous people. (wikipedia.org)
  • These Pilot Guides allow for predictable implant placement for everything from a missing too to an edentulous jaw. (group4dentallab.com)
  • The task for the dental practitioner placing the dental implants can be much simplified by using IPG-DET Technique providing great relief for patients if another expensive surgical procedure like SFE can be avoided. (dentalnews.com)
  • Did you know that 84% 1 of patients preferred digital to conventional impression taking? (dentsplysirona.com)
  • In addition, achieving primary stability of the placed dental implant is difficult when the bone quality of the residual alveolar bone is poor, increasing the risk of dental implant displacement. (jomos.org)
  • Use It Or Lose It - Schedule your dental appointment to use your remaining insurance benefits and receive a pack of take home whitening trays. (fittosmile.com)
  • Furthermore, titanium easily fuses to the surrounding jaw bone in a process known as osseointegration. (richardspowelldds.com)
  • Dental implants are small, titanium fixtures that are placed in the jaw bone, essentially taking the place of missing tooth roots. (arklatexsmiles.com)
  • Therefore, advanced strategies and surgical skills the dental practitioner are of paramount importance [ 14 - 19 ]. (jomos.org)
  • At Group 4 Dental Lab, we use 3Shape Implant Studio® CBCT planning software for surgical guides. (group4dentallab.com)
  • The jaw needs to have sufficient bone surface and support for these bone supported surgical guide to be safely and effectively positioned. (group4dentallab.com)
  • 1 Department of Periodontics and Implantology, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India. (allenpress.com)
  • 2 Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, India. (allenpress.com)
  • An 18-year-old female patient was referred to the Department of Implantology for replacement of her missing upper right lateral incisor (tooth #7). (allenpress.com)
  • Implant Overdenture is all customized to fit individual patients mouth and will replicate the shape and color of their natural teeth. (fittosmile.com)