Denture Stabilization with Dental Implants

Dental implants provide patients currently struggling with removable dentures a simple and effective solution for denture stabilization. Physical discomfort, unpleasant breath, and even embarrassment due to unexpected shifting while speaking or chewing are things that all denture wearers are weary of. The use of dental implants to stabilize loose or poorly fitting dentures provides great relief for these common problems.

If a patient is completely without teeth, they have two main options: to place implants in the upper and lower jaw to support fixed bridges, or to stabilize existing removable dentures with the use of implants. This can be done using traditional dental implants or mini dental implants.

The Denture Stabilization Procedure

The dental implant treatment takes place right in your dentist’s office. Using precise, controlled surgical techniques, the implants are placed into the jawbone. The procedure begins with the administration of an anesthetic, after which small incisions are made in the gum line. A specialized drill is then used to create a place in the jawbone where the implant is inserted. The implant is then ‘screwed’ into the jawbone where it acts at the tooth root for the dentures, providing long lasting stability.

How The Implant Works

Dental implants are comprised of three essential parts:

-        The implant. A titanium alloy implant is rooted into the jawbone using a specialized technique. The implant acts as an anchor for denture stabilization.

-        Metal housing. Metal housings will be incorporated into the base of the removable dentures; they are what connect the dentures to the implant.

-        O-ring. A rubber o-ring resides inside of the metal housing, and is what provides the seal to effectively lock the two pieces together.

When the implants are properly placed in the jawbone, only the ball-shaped head of the implant, also known as the abutment, will be visible above the gum line. The metal housing, complete with o-ring, will then be ‘snapped’ onto the protruding abutment, allowing the dentures to rest comfortably on the gum line, locking them firmly in place.

Placing several implants in both the upper and lower jaw can easily stabilize dentures. With this innovative treatment, dentures can be removed by a dentist at the patient’s convenience, for easy cleaning and adjustments. Stabilized dentures allow patients to complete everyday tasks such as speaking and eating with ease. If you are searching for long-lasting denture stabilization alternatives, consider dental implants.