Dentures

Implant Supported Dentures: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, implant supported dentures are one of the best options. These devices give patients many of the benefits associated with implants while incorporating the affordability of dentures.

Dentures are the most economical way to replace missing teeth, notably when the person is missing the majority of his or her real chompers. However, traditional dentures come with lots of disadvantages. Some of them include:

The device is continuously shifting in the patient’s mouth Can lead to mouth sores Often involves the use of dental adhesives Eating and talking with dentures can be quite difficult There is always a risk of the prosthetic falling out Dentures have to be taken out at night, cleaned and soaked in denture solution overnight
With so many disadvantages, it is not much of surprise that dental implants are quickly becoming the go-to option when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Implants come with many advantages like:

Implants help to prevent jawbone tissue loss since it mimics the behavior of natural teeth and their roots Taking care of implants is no different from cleaning natural teeth There is no adjustment period with implants
Implants can last an entire lifetime with good oral hygiene Implants prevent natural teeth from shifting Implants look and feel natural in the patient’s mouth The one downside of implants is the fact they can be pricey – especially when compared to dentures. For example, the cost of replacing one or two missing teeth with implants can exceed the value of getting a full set of dentures.

Fortunately, dentists now have a way to give their patients the best of both worlds.

Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are the lovechild of dentures and implants. These devices combine these two modern prosthetics.

During the installation of these dentures, an oral surgeon will surgically attach four to six implants, typically titanium screws, into the patient’s jawbone. The screws are then given time to fuse with the patient’s jawbone tissue properly. This usually takes anywhere between three to six months. This procedure is known as osseointegration.

Once the implants are firmly joined to the patient’s jawbone, a unique set of dentures is attached to them. Once inserted, these dentures cannot be removed without the assistance of a dentist. That is the massive difference between dentures supported by implants and the traditional ones. These devices have many advantages like:

It helps to prevent bone tissue loss since the implants are stimulating the patient’s gums It feels and looks natural in the patient’s mouth There is no adjustment period with these prosthetics Taking care of this type of dentures is no different from taking care of real teeth The patient can go back to enjoying his/her favorite foods Unfortunately, not everyone qualifies for dentures supported by implants. Before installation, the dentist will verify that the patient has enough healthy jawbone tissue for the procedure. Bone grafting or artificial bone tissue is sometimes used when the patient does not have the adequate bone tissue.

Wondering if you qualify for these fantastic dental prosthetics? Schedule an appointment with one of our dentists today!

Crowns and Bridges

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that encases a tooth to restore the tooth to its original shape, size, and strength as well as to improve the overall appearance. There are several reasons why a dental crown is needed. They include protecting a weak or cracked tooth, to restore an already broken tooth, to cover a large filling when there isn’t much of the tooth left, to hold a dental bridge in place, to cover misshapen or discolored teeth, or to cover a dental implant.