Dentures remain a popular way to rebuild smiles after tooth loss because they are such a versatile solution. These prosthetics can increase your bite force and ability to enunciate words while simultaneously enhancing your appearance.
However, they’re also notorious for coming loose and falling out of your mouth at inopportune moments, like in the middle of a meal or conversation. You may already have heard that implant dentures are more reliable, but if you’re unsure whether they will make a difference, you might hesitate to move forward with this procedure. Continue reading to learn more about implant dentures and whether they’re effective so you can make an informed decision!
How Do Dentures Work?
Dentures are the tried-and-true way to refurbish your grin. They have an acrylic base that can be colored and carved to match your natural connective tissues. These are filled with the correct number of pontics (artificial teeth) to replace the missing ones. Full sets stay put by forming a firm suction against your gums over the bony ridges of your mouth, while partials typically have metal clips that clasp to neighboring teeth.
Unfortunately, many patients don’t realize that their jawbone begins to atrophy after a tooth falls out. With no root to stimulate new bone growth when you bite down, it starts to thin. Although your restoration was made to fit like a glove, it gradually starts to loosen and eventually becomes ill-fitting.
Not only might you feel embarrassed if it falls out of your mouth, but the friction caused by slippery dentures can cause sores to develop in the tender tissues. These can become infected or make wearing your artificial teeth so uncomfortable that you avoid them.
What Are Implant Dentures?
This solution combines the resilience and longevity of dental implants with dentures to create a permanent restoration that will not slip out of place. Instead of relying on your gums or nearby teeth as anchors, your dentist will strategically place four to six titanium rods in your jawbone.
Then, it can take several weeks or months to complete a healing process known as osseointegration. As your body produces new bone material, it eventually surrounds and encompasses the metal pole until they fuse together. Once you’ve recovered, you’ll be fitted with dentures specifically designed to anchor to the implants for a more long-term prosthetic.
With implant dentures, you can enjoy a lasting restoration that combines the strength of dental implants with the reliability of dentures!
About the Practice
At Dooley Dental, you benefit from two dedicated providers who share multiple decades of combined experience. They enjoy helping patients improve the quality of their daily lives by enhancing their oral health. They take the time to listen to your unique concerns and goals, and then provide kind and compassionate solutions tailored to your needs. Then, they use state-of-the-art equipment to increase your comfort and the accuracy of treatment results. If you’re curious about implant dentures, you can request a consultation on the website or call (732) 974-2288.
