Loose Dentures?
Secure dentures will bring back your smile.
The problems with loose dentures.
Millions of people around the world are missing all their teeth in
their upper or lower jaw. Many of them struggle to keep their
dentures secure, particularly in the lower jaw. If you are
one of them, you already know about the embarrassment of slipping
dentures, not being able to eat all the foods that you love and the
ineffectiveness of denture adhesives. Fortunately, there is
now a way to make your denture work the way it was intended:
stabilization with dental implants.
Benefits of denture stabilization:
- Restores proper chewing, allowing a better diet and improved
health
- Improves speech and confidence
- Increases comfort with less irritation of gum tissue
- Ends the cost and inconvenience of denture adhesives
- Often can utilize your existing denture
- Minimally invasive procedure
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Dental stabilization with implants
explained.
Too many people who have conventional dentures don't wear them for
the simple fact that they don't stay in place. Dental implants
offer a way to keep dentures in place and allow you to go about
your daily life with confidence.
The use of dental implants to stabilize dentures has proven to
be successful for hundreds of thousands of people. The number is
growing daily as word spreads of the effectiveness and long-term
integrity of the treatment. In fact, dental implants have the
highest success rate of any implanted surgical device.
In the procedure titanium screws (implants) with integrated
ball-tops are inserted into the jaw, where they will fuse into the
bone. The procedure typically takes about an hour, and can be
done under local anesthesia. Your existing denture is modified to
sit comfortably over the implants during the healing
phase.
Discomfort from the procedure is usually minor. Your dentist can
prescribe medication to alleviate pain and will suggest a modified
diet during the initial healing phase.
After the implants have healed, your denture is modified to snap
onto the ball-tops. The denture will be secure until you
remove it for cleaning. Simply apply upward pressure to the
front of the denture with your thumbs to unseat the denture.
Talk to your doctor.
Every patient is different and patient results may vary. Only
a trained clinician can determine the best treatment plan for
you. Please ask your doctor to explain the benefits and risks
to see if denture stabilization with implants is right for you.
What to expect afterwards.
Daily cleaning consists of removing your denture at night and
brushing around your implants to remove any food and plaque.
Brushing also stimulates blood flow in the surrounding gum
tissue. Following your doctor's post-operative instructions
and maintaining your dental hygiene are important factors in
ensuring the long-term success of your treatment.
Implants and insurance.
Like most elective procedures, dental implants are typically not
covered by dental insurance plans. However, payment plans are
usually available that can bring implant treatment within your
reach.
The benefits of eating what you want, smiling with confidence, and
the many other positive changes that a stable denture can bring
simply cannot be measured. Your dentist will be happy to answer any
questions or concerns you may have regarding dental implant
procedures
