Dental Implants for Dentures

As many denture wearers are aware, removable dentures are a daily struggle, but dental implants for dentures are a simple and effective solution. Physical discomfort, bad breath, and even embarrassment due to unexpected movement while chewing and speaking often plague those with partial or full removable dentures, but the use of dental implants to stabilize loose or poorly fitting dentures easily solves many of these common struggles.

The Denture Stabilization Procedure

The dental implant treatment is an affordable, minimally invasive procedure that provides stability for removable dentures giving patients the peace of mind they need to feel confident about their smile.

The dental implant system consists of three main parts: 

-          The implant. Rooted into the jawbone through procedure that can be performed right in your dentist’s office, the titanium alloy implant acts as an anchor which stabilizes the denture. A full arch of dentures requires several implants for proper stabilization.

-          The metal housing. A metal housing will be attached to the base of the denture (one will be attached to coincide with each dental implant) and is what connects the denture to the implant.

-          The rubber O-ring. Residing inside of the metal housing, the o-ring seals and locks the two pieces in place.

The treatment, performed by your dentist, begins with a local anesthetic. A specialized drill is then used to create spaces or holes in the bone of the jaw for each dental implant. A specialized wrench is then used to secure or ‘screw’ the implant in place. Once placed, only the ball-shaped head of the implant, where the prosthetic is attached, will be visible above the gum line. At this point, the metal housing, complete with O-ring will ‘snap’ the dentures firmly in place so that they rest comfortably on the gum line.

Patients who have undergone the dental implant treatment know that even the strongest denture adhesives pale in comparison to the stabilization achieved through dental implantation. Dental implants for dentures simply provide a better solution for common denture problems.