You’ve likely heard of dentures. They’re the full sets of fake teeth patients with no teeth wear that allow them to eat, smile, and communicate. Typically, traditional dentures are attached by using suction and a type of dental adhesive that keeps them in place fairly well when they’re being worn.
The adhesive can be messy and can sometimes wear away, causing the teeth to fall out unexpectedly. Because regular dentures rest on the gums, there’s really no other way to secure them in place other than with one of these adhesives.
Thanks to dental implants, there is a way to prevent dentures from ever falling out again: implant-supported dentures.
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures are classified as a type of overdenture that is attached to implants that support it, keeping it stable. Patients with enough bone in the jaw to support dental implants may qualify for this type of dental implant solution.
Having enough bone in the jaw is a must in order to qualify for implant-supported dentures. Once it’s been determined that a given patient does qualify, the implants will then be placed.
They are put in surgically, just like they would be in the case of replacing an individual tooth. The difference here is that the implants are placed strategically to support a full set of dentures.
Once the mouth has healed, dentures will be placed on the implants to help you smile, laugh, and communicate easily and freely.
Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures
Two of the most noteworthy benefits of implant-supported dentures include:
- Security: Unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures are designed to remain firmly in place. No more worrying about teeth falling out, causing embarrassing moments.
- Jawbone Stimulation: When a tooth root is gone, the jawbone will naturally shrink in response to the missing root. Dental implants stop this type of atrophy, preserving the jawbone density.
Your implant-supported dentures will feel just like your natural teeth, offering the type of confidence you sorely missed when you lost your teeth!
Smiles You Can Be Proud Of!
Implant-supported dentures offer a smile you can be proud of again. Give us a call today with questions about implant supported dentures or to set up a consultation.
