hybrid prosthesis
An implant-supported fixed prosthesis that combines features of a denture and a fixed bridge, typically comprising an acrylic or composite tooth-and-gum section mounted on a metal framework and anchored by multiple implants.
Full Definition
A hybrid prosthesis (also called an implant-supported fixed complete denture or fixed-detachable prosthesis) is a full-arch restoration that is screw-retained onto implants. It incorporates prosthetic teeth set in acrylic or composite resin replacing missing teeth and soft tissues, supported by a rigid substructure (often milled titanium or cobalt-chromium). The term 'hybrid' refers to the combination of denture-like aesthetics with fixed implant retention. Editors must distinguish this from a 'removable implant overdenture' (retained but removable by the patient) and an 'all-ceramic full-arch bridge' (no acrylic gingival element).
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate compound modifiers: 'hybrid-prosthesis design' but 'a hybrid prosthesis.' Distinguish clearly from 'overdenture' (removable) in clinical and laboratory documents.
In Context
- "The laboratory fabricated a titanium-framework hybrid prosthesis with acrylic teeth for the edentulous mandible." — Laboratory Work Order
- "The report described the restoration as both a 'hybrid prosthesis' and a 'fixed denture'; the editor added a parenthetical clarification on first use." — Clinical Report Editing