In the past patients who lose all of their natural teeth will suffer difficulties of various types (Fig1). Problems associated with dentures extend far beyond tooth loss, affecting comfort, ability to chew foods, even self-image and social considerations. The challenge is to provide stable function, without using denture adhesives, that will fulfill ones expectations for appearance, confidence and security.

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The classical Brånemark osseointegration method is based on a two-stage surgical protocol (Fig 2,3,4) , which over the years has proven to be a highly successful and predictable treatment. Getting a permanent, fixed bridge used to take several months and required many visits to a dental specialists. That was before Brånemark System® Novum, a revolutionary new concept that makes the beginning of a new era in implant dentistry.
The edentulous patient can now switch from dentures to a new set of teeth in a single day, trying them out with a light meal in the evening. (Fig 5)

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The success rate has been very high and patients express great enthusiasm about the speed of the Brånemark System® Novum treatment and how very quickly they recover.