Benefits to Having Implant Supported Dentures

Denture plates are one of the top selling dental options for replacing missing teeth. There are full sets of dentures for both upper and lower palates as well as partial dentures that replace two or more adjacent teeth. Partials can easily clasp to neighboring teeth whereas full plates must be set in place by other measures. The most common method is an over-the counter synthetic adhesive. 

Denture adhesives are not always successful. Many denture wearers struggle with dietary choices, eating and speaking in public, and sneezing their dentures out of place. Besides the obvious embarrassing outcome of such an event, slipping dentures creates pain and discomfort.

Denture wearers have a more permanent option to create a healthy smile with full function without the negative impact that ill-fitting dentures can bring. Dental implants are an advanced technology that not only supports a single tooth or denture, but creates a more permanent solution to a missing tooth or teeth.

Implants are stabilized within the jaw bone and abutments are attached and mimic a natural tooth from root to tip.

There are several benefits to implant supported dentures

No slipping! – The titanium implant fuses into the bone and secure the denture in place. The denture plate is created with a fastener to fits securely over the implant. No more pain or speech problems due to moving dentures.

No diet limitations! – Secure dentures will stay in place no matter what you eat. They will also have better function when chewing to alleviate digestion troubles.

Improves confidence! - Implant supported dentures will give a patient a more confident feeling in both personal and professional relationships.

Prevents premature facial aging! – When teeth are missing, bone and gum tissue lose their ability to help support the face. Over-time, facial features will change creating premature wrinkles and a sunken look.

Strengthens jaw bone! – The jaw bone is stimulated when teeth chew. The pressure resounds down through the tooth and roots and helps preserve the health of the bone. This stimulation is mimicked by implants since they are set into the bone itself. Traditional denture plates do not reach the bone and will not support bone health.

If you are interested in finding out if you are a candidate for denture supported implants, contact Dr. Gulati of Liberty Dental for more information and to schedule an appointment.