Implant Supported Dentures

 

Dental Implants are artificial tooth roots. Holes are made into the jaw bones and the artificial roots are placed and covered over. The implants then heal and integrate with the jaw. After healing, an artificial top is placed into the implant containing an attachment for dentures.

 

A dental implant provides a foundation to hold down a denture and hold it firmly in place.

 

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Dental implants provide a stable foundation for a denture for someone who has lost all of their natural teeth. It is estimated that implant supported dentures will restore nearly 90% of chewing ability.

 

A full denture is difficult for many patients to wear and get used to. Sore spots and difficulty chewing are caused when a denture moves around in the mouth. Over time the dental ridges required to support a denture will shrink, creating a growing problem keeping dentures in place.

 

Implants can be utilized to hold the denture in place. There will be a major improvement in fit and function. 

 

Lower dentures require at least two implants to properly hold them in place for normal function, one on each side. Additional implants, will provide additional stability.

 

Although implants are usually placed for stability of lower dentures, implants can also be placed to add to the stability of upper dentures. 

 

As with everything in life, there are some disadvantages of implant treatment.

 

-They are not inexpensive

-They require meticulous oral hygiene to prevent infection and loss

-Placement of implants is a surgical procedure

-Any surgical procedure has risks. Infection, reaction to medications and anesthetics are a couple of complications that can happen.

 

 

Benefits:

 

-Better ability to chew

-Improved appearance

-More confidence

-Healthier diet

-Patients are generally happier and feel better about themselves  

 

 

The success rate of properly cared for implants is approximately 95%.

 

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