Traditional dentures are still widely used to restore missing teeth, but implant dentures in Ajax are increasingly popular. Although both look similar, they work quite differently.
Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures rely on your gums and the jawbone underneath for support and retention. They have a gum-coloured acrylic base that supports natural-looking denture teeth and are a cost-effective and quick solution for tooth loss.
However, they are not without problems.
The Problem with Traditional Dentures
Initially, a traditional denture in Whitby will fit quite securely, but over time, this can change. This is because your jawbone will gradually remodel without the stimulation provided by natural tooth roots. The ridge of bone that supports your teeth will become flatter and narrower and less able to support and retain a traditional denture.
As your jawbone changes, your denture can become increasingly loose and ill-fitting. Denture adhesive provides a temporary solution but can be messy and expensive.
This is when implant dentures could help.
Implant Dentures
Implant dentures in Pickering look exactly like traditional dentures but use dental implants for support. Instead of resting on your gums, they have special attachments on the fitting surface. These attachments click or snap onto dental implants.
A dental implant is a small screw that is placed directly into your jawbone. Over several months the screw becomes fused in your jawbone, functioning like an artificial tooth root. It is strong enough to hold a new restoration.
Durham Dental Solutions can provide implant dentures in Oshawa using as few as two to four dental implants for support. An implant-supported denture will restore the appearance of your teeth while ensuring they remain firmly in place.
A Straightforward Treatment
Although implant-supported dentures in Newcastle require a short surgical procedure, treatment is straightforward. Our practice uses the latest and most modern technologies for a more comfortable patient experience. These technologies also ensure results are precise and surgery is minimally invasive.
What to Expect When You Have an Implant-Supported Denture
An initial consultation enables us to identify if you are a good candidate for treatment and for you to ask all the questions you need before you decide to go ahead. The next stage is to take diagnostic tests, including a cone beam CT scan.
Our on-site cone beam CT scanner provides us with invaluable 3-D images of your jaws and any existing natural teeth. We use these images to plan your dental implant treatment in Brooklin, and once your plan is complete, we make a computer-generated implant guide.
The implant guide or surgical stent fits over your gums. It guides our dental implant dentist and ensures each implant can be placed more precisely and quickly, using only minimal incisions.
Don’t worry if you feel nervous or anxious, as we can provide an appropriate level of sedation dentistry in Courtice to ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed.
You can have your implant-supported denture after your implants have healed and fused in your jawbone.
Advantages of an implant-supported denture include:
- You can easily snap an implant-supported denture in and out, so cleaning is easy.
- Your implant-supported denture will give you a much better biting strength than an ordinary denture, increasing your food choices.
- Increased comfort as your denture cannot rub on your gums.
- Your speech will be clear since your implant-supported denture cannot move or slip out of place.
- Protecting your facial appearance and maintaining the right support for your cheeks and lips.
An implant-supported denture is affordable since so few implants are needed. Contact us to learn more about this treatment and all our implant solutions that might suit you.
