What is different with the FAST TRACK BAR

Cortically Fixed Academy's core principles of Science Skill Experience Excellence shape our mission to advance implantology. The FAST TRACK BAR (FTB) is based these underlying principles, avoiding bone augmentation procedures such as ridge splitting, ridge expansion and grafting. The FTB treatment option avoids* the need for these invasive treatments via use of the single piece implants with multi-unit heads. 

What is the FAST TRACK BAR

 The FAST TRACK BAR (FTB) is a treatment option where a a specialized metal bar ("TRACK") is strategically placed in a patient’s mouth, typically in cases involving narrow or atrophic alveolar ridges. This TRACK BAR is a stable substructure to support an overdenture. The design and implementation of an FTB are particularly advantageous in situations where the placement of a full denture is challenging or impractical due to insufficient bone volume or compromised anatomical conditions.

Narrow ridges and the FAST TRACK BAR

The FTB contributes to improved retention, stability, and comfort of the overdenture. It distributes occlusal forces more evenly across the supporting implants leading to no prosthetic movement. This is particularly beneficial for patients for whom traditional prosthetic approaches may not offer sufficient support or durability.

Advantages of the FAST TRACK BAR

✅ Accelerated Healing and Early Loading

The Fast Track Bar is designed for efficient surgical placement and early prosthetic loading. Reduce treatment time and  improve the patient’s quality of life sooner.

✅ Ideal for Limited Bone Conditions
FTB is particularly effective for patients with narrow ridges or atrophic jaws, bone grafting can be avoided. The FTB spreads occlusal forces evenly across the implants, it allows for successful rehabilitation even in cases of minimal bone volume.

✅ Cost-Effective Solution
Compared to full-arch fixed bridges or extensive bone grafting, the FTB  offers a more affordable treatment option while still providing high levels of function and patient satisfaction. This makes it an attractive option for patients and referrals. 

✅ Improved Stability Over Traditional Dentures
The FTB offers superior retention and stability compared to conventional removable dentures. No movement | No adhesive | No adjustment.

✅ Enhanced Hygiene Access
The overdenture is removable, patients can more easily clean both the prosthesis | FTB | Implants, promoting better long-term oral health and reducing the risk of peri-implantitis.

Why the FAST TRACK BAR should be considered over traditional fixed prosthetic like All-on-4 approaches

The Fast Track Bar (FTB) should be considered over a traditional fixed prosthetic primarily if you have significant bone loss (narrow ridges/atrophic jaws), are looking for a more cost-effective solution, or prefer enhanced hygiene access. While a fixed prosthetic (like All-on-4) is permanent, the FTB is a specialized, removable overdenture system designed for high stability without requiring extensive, invasive bone grafting.

1. Ideal for Limited Bone Conditions (No Grafting)

• Avoid Bone Grafting: The FTB is specially designed for patients with narrow ridges or atrophic jaws, often eliminating the need for complex, painful bone-grafting procedures.
• Minimally Invasive: It uses specific techniques (often single-piece implants with multi-unit heads) that require less trauma and allow for faster healing compared to traditional, more invasive surgeries.

2. Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient

• Lower Cost: The FTB is generally a more affordable option compared to full-arch fixed bridges.
• Faster Treatment Time: The process is designed for efficiency, often requiring only 3–4 appointments and allowing for earlier, or even immediate, loading of the prosthesis.

3. Superior Stability and Comfort

• No Movement: The custom-milled bar ensures the overdenture snaps firmly onto the implants, providing stability that feels close to a fixed bridge, without the slipping associated with traditional dentures.
• Even Load Distribution: The design distributes chewing forces across the implants, reducing stress on the bone.

4. Better Hygiene Access (Removable)

• Easy Cleaning: Unlike a fully fixed, screw-retained bridge (which requires specialized tools and techniques to clean underneath), the FTB is removable.
• Better Long-Term Oral Health: The ability to remove the prosthesis allows you to clean both the bar and the implants, reducing the risk of peri-implantitis.

Summary Comparison: FTB vs. Fixed Prosthetic