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What Are Implant Dentures?
Implant dentures are dentures supported and secured by dental implants placed in the jawbone. They provide a stable, durable, and natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth, offering improved function, comfort, and confidence compared to traditional dentures.
Benefits of Implant Dentures
- Enhance your enjoyment of favorite foods: By opting for dental implants to secure your denture, you can experience improved chewing ability and increased confidence.
- Permanent: No need to remove from the mouth like a denture.
- Experience the joy of a worry-free smile and laughter without any worries about your dentures becoming loose
- Enjoy enhanced comfort: Experience less movement and irritation with dentures
- Improve your nutrition : Enhance your digestion by chewing food thoroughly
- Requires minimal bone : Ideal for individuals with insufficient bone for implants.
- Prevent bone loss : Dental implants stimulate the jaw to promote ongoing bone production, even after natural teeth have been removed, preventing further bone loss.
- Minimize gagging sensation: In specific cases, it is feasible to surgically remove a portion of the palate, exposing the roof of the mouth. This surgical intervention aids in reducing or eliminating the unpleasant sensation of gagging that may arise from wearing dentures.
- Enhanced comfort : Dental implants are effective in reducing or eliminating the discomfort caused by denture movement.
- Improve your enjoyment of food: If you have implants, you may be able to have a part of the upper denture's palate removed. This can enhance your ability to taste and savor your meals.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Most patients can benefit from implant dentures. A brief consultation will determine your eligibility. During the appointment, your dentist will:
- Examine your mouth and oral health
- Conduct a 3D scan of your jawbone
- Review your medical history
How Many Dental Implants Are Needed for You?
- An upper implant denture requires a minimum of four implants.
- A lower implant denture generally requires at least 2 implants, although using 3 or 4 implants typically provides improved retention and stability.
Implant Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are removable and rely on suction or adhesives to stay in place, which can often lead to slipping, irritation, and difficulty chewing. In contrast, implant dentures are anchored directly to dental implants, providing a secure and stable fit. This stability improves chewing function and bite strength, reduces discomfort, and enhances overall comfort. Additionally, implant dentures offer long-lasting results while supporting better oral health by stimulating the jawbone and preventing bone loss.
Tosha Replaced Her Dentures & Failing Teeth With Hybridge
Tosha had a denture made for her just a few years ago, and she hated it. The denturist made her a second one, and she hated that one too. She was embarrassed to smile. She began avoiding social situations, because she was so self-conscious abut the appearance of her smile. Additionally, she found it difficult to eat anything because her bottom teeth were in such poor shape.
She traveled from Clarkston to Moscow, about a 45 minute drive, to get her new smile. It was well worth it!
With Hybridge® she now:
- Smiles spontaneously, without trying to hide her teeth
- Speaks confidently, without worrying about how her smile looks
- Eats all the foods she loves again
