A custom-made metal framework that sits on top of the jawbone but underneath the gum tissue. Posts stick up through the gums to hold dentures.

Why It Matters

It is an alternative for patients who have lost so much bone (atrophy) that standard screw-type implants (Endosteal) cannot be placed, and who cannot undergo bone grafting.

Clinical Details

• Current Status: Rarely used today. largely replaced by Zygomatic Implants or All-on-4 techniques which are more stable and have fewer complications.

FAQ

What is subperiosteal implant?

An implant frame that saddles the jawbone rather than going inside it.