FULL-ARCH FP1 RESTORATION ON SUPERZICO

The Highest Aesthetic Demand and Complexity
Full-arch FP1 (Fixed Prosthesis 1) restoration is regarded as the pinnacle of full-arch implant restoration. This approach replaces only the missing tooth crowns, without artificial gingiva. It is the ideal solution for patients with recent tooth loss and minimal bone resorption, delivering the highest level of aesthetics and recreating the sensation of natural teeth.

Key Features of FP1 Restorations

  • Optimal aesthetics: The new teeth sit flush with the gingival contour, with no visible junction between tooth and gum.
  • A natural feel: Teeth and gingiva are recreated to look like natural dentition, as though the ceramic teeth have grown from the original gingival base.
  • Indications: For patients with minimal or no bone resorption and a low smile line.
  • Technical requirements: FP1 is a demanding restoration that requires a clinician with extensive technical experience, precise planning, and meticulous laboratory craftsmanship.
  • Materials: Typically full zirconia for durability, or a cutback design with external ceramic layering to enhance aesthetics.

Today, thanks to digital workflows and modern equipment that deliver optimal precision, full-arch FP1 restorations have become considerably more achievable.

At Royal Dental Lab, we are fully confident in our ability to support clinicians to the fullest—delivering precise, aesthetic restorative solutions for their patients through flawless craftsmanship.

REAL CLINICAL CASE

INITIAL CONDITION:

  • The patient presented with full edentulism of the maxilla. The clinician had placed 6 implants and fitted a provisional prosthesis for one year, with stable implant integration.
  • Minimal bone resorption, with a low smile line.
  • A thin, low gingival profile.
  • The patient wished for teeth with a natural shade, featuring a defined colour gradient and translucency.
  • A restoration designed for maximum bone preservation.

RESTORATIVE PLAN

  • Full-arch ceramic restoration on implants, FP1 design
  • SuperZirco framework for a fully metal-free restoration
  • Cutback design with external ceramic layering
  • Shade: A2

FINAL OUTCOME

  • The metal-free restoration eliminates any grey show-through at the tooth necks and the gingival margin
  • Precise fabrication allowed smooth seating at delivery, with the screws seating effortlessly—confirming excellent passive fit and enabling quick, efficient chairside handling for the clinician
  • A natural shade with beautiful, harmonious translucency and colour gradation

REAL CLINICAL CASE

INITIAL CONDITION

Faced with the constraints of time and aesthetics, the chosen solution was:

  • Framework: SuperZirco
  • Restoration: Monolithic zirconia
  • Rationale:
  • Eliminates grey metal show-through → optimal aesthetics at the tooth necks
  • High strength and stability → well suited to full-arch implant restorations
  • Good biocompatibility → promotes long-term soft-tissue stability

RESTORATIVE PLAN

Trước bài toán thời gian và thẩm mỹ, giải pháp được lựa chọn là:
• Framework: SuperZirco
• Restoration: Zirconia nguyên khối

Lý do lựa chọn:
• Loại bỏ hoàn toàn ánh xám kim loại → tối ưu thẩm mỹ vùng cổ răng
• Độ cứng và ổn định cao → phù hợp phục hình implant toàn hàm
• Tương thích sinh học tốt → hỗ trợ mô mềm ổn định hơn trong dài hạn

FINAL OUTCOME

After completing the restoration:

  • The patient’s chewing function was fully restored
  • The full-arch restoration achieved high aesthetics, with a natural shade resembling real teeth and no remaining metal show-through
  • The patient was highly satisfied—adapting quickly and reporting a secure, comfortable feel

REAL CLINICAL CASE

1. Initial Condition

An elderly female patient presented with multiple missing teeth in the maxilla. She wished to restore a natural, more beautiful, and brighter smile that better suited her face. Minimal bone resorption, with a low smile line.

2. Treatment Solution

  • Maxilla: Full-arch FP1 restoration on implants, using SuperZirco with external ceramic layering
  • Mandible: Aesthetic ceramic crowns
  • Shade: 1M1

3. Outcome
The ICE Plus framework combined with Prettau® 3 zirconia delivered a smooth, natural shade transition—achieving translucency at the incisal edge and high flexural strength at the cervical region. The cutback technique with external ceramic layering produced natural translucency and refined aesthetics.

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