Affordable Dental Implants for Dentures

Do you often experience difficulty when eating the foods you love? Dentures can often cause problems for the men and women that have them, but now there is a better solution. Affordable dental implants for dentures provide patients with the ability to secure their dentures, for a look and feel that is completely natural. Why continue the daily struggle with removable dentures when there is a better solution?

Removable dentures are well known for causing problems for many patients. Loose, ill fitting dentures tend to shift in the mouth, especially while speaking and chewing—often leading to embarrassing situations. Removable dentures require readjustments, meaning more trips to the dentist.  Denture wearers spend a lot of time and money maintaining their smile, but now there is a more efficient way to maintain your smile.

Dental implants are a safe and effective way to get long-term denture stabilization at an affordable cost. The implant procedure is quick and easy and can be performed right in your dentist’s office. Your dentist will start by administering a local anesthetic, after which he or she will use a specialized drill to create holes in the jaw bone for implant insertion. The number of implants needed to stabilize dentures will vary for each patient. Once the holes are created in the jaw bone a specialized wrench will be used to tighten or ‘screw’ the implants in place. Once properly placed, only the implant head or abutment will be visible above the gum line.

Once the implants are placed your dentist will attach metal housings to your removable dentures, one for each implant. The metal housings are socket-like in nature and when attached to the implant head, snap into place, providing proper stabilization. When placed, the dentures will rest comfortably on the gum line, creating the look and feel of natural teeth.

 
For patients currently struggling with ill-fitting dentures, consider this easy, affordable option. Dental implants for dentures give you a naturally beautiful smile without the aggravation or embarrassment of removable dentures. Talk with your dentist today and see if dental implants are right for you.

Permanent Dentures with Dental Implants

When it comes to dental procedures, the term ‘permanent’ is used a lot, and permanent dentures are no exception. It is important for patients to know that no dental procedure will ever offer permanent results, however treatments performed by reputable, certified dentists can provide long lasting results. If you are searching for permanent dentures with dental implants, know that while no dentist can guarantee permanent results, patients have experienced years of success with this innovative treatment.

Many men and women struggle on a daily basis with removable dentures. In theory, dentures are a fantastic way for patients with damaged, decaying, or missing teeth to achieve a naturally beautiful smile. In reality however, removable dentures do cause daily irritation for men and women—loose fitting dentures often shift while speaking and eating, making everyday tasks difficult and embarrassing. An effective, long-lasting solution for denture wearers can be found in dental implants.

Unlike adhesives, dental implants provide the stability denture wearers need to speak and chew with ease. The dental implant procedure involves the placement of implants within the jawbone, which when attached to the dentures, hold them in place for a functional, naturally beautiful smile.

The procedure begins with the administration of a local anesthetic. After which your dentist will utilize a specialized drill that creates small holes in the jawbone (several implants will be needed to stabilize both the upper and lower denture). The implants are then placed in these holes—they are ‘screwed’ into place using a specialized wrench. When properly placed, only the head, or abutment, of the implant will be visible above the gum line.

A metal housing will then be attached to the dentures, one for each implant. This is how the dentures are attached to the implants. The metal housing effectively ‘snaps’ onto the implant abutment, holding the implant in place. When the procedure is complete, the dentures will rest comfortably on the gum line, creating the look and feel of natural teeth.

Permanent dentures with dental implants are simply not possible, but when performed correctly, this treatment can provide stable, long lasting results that patients can enjoy for years.

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.

Dental Implants Frequently Asked Questions Part 3

More common Dental Implant questions asked and answered:

Can implants improve my appearance?

While the main reason for dental implantation is to improve oral health through the ability to chew and speak more easily, teeth do play an important role in an individual’s overall appearance, therefore dental implants do ultimately play a role in the enhancement of one’s appearance.

How does the implant procedure work?

The implant procedure is surgical in nature and involves the placement of an implant or implants into the jawbone using precise techniques. The dentist will start by administering an anesthetic, after which incisions are made in the gum line allowing access to the bone of the jaw. A specialized drill is used to drill into the jawbone, creating a space for the implant. The implant is then placed using a specialized wrench which effectively ‘screws’ the implant into place. When the implant is properly placed, only the head or abutment will be visible above the gum line.

If patients are undergoing treatment for the placement of mini dental implants, the dental prosthetic will be immediately attached to the abutment, providing the patient with a natural looking tooth replacement. If patients are undergoing traditional dental implantation, the implant will be left for 3-6 months (although a temporary tooth will be attached to allow patients to chew and speak with ease), during which the bone of the jaw will fuse with the titanium alloy of the implant, providing the stability needed for the attachment of the dental prosthetic.

What should be expected during surgery?

A local anesthetic is most often used during this treatment, which eliminates all pain. If patients require it, sedation may also be used. After surgery, patients may experience some discomfort as well as possible swelling and bruising, however your dentist will prescribe you medication that will help with these treatment symptoms. Each patient will heal at their own rate, so your experience might not be the same as other patients.

How long does the procedure take?

Treatment time will depend largely on what type of procedure you are undergoing as well as how many implants are being placed. On average, it can take one to two hours to place each implant. Your dentist will discuss your treatment plan with you prior to implantation.

Do you still have unanswered dental implant questions? Check back soon for our fourth and final installment of dental implant frequently asked questions.

Denture Implants

Removable dentures are notorious for causing problems due to the fact that they rarely stay firmly and comfortably in place, but denture implants offer patients a more stable alternative.  If you are one of the many men and women that like the look and feel of your dentures, but are frustrated with the many problems commonly associated with dentures, consider dental implants for a stable, long-lasting solution.

Dentures are a common solution utilized by men and women who are missing large groups of teeth or all of their teeth. Bridges and crowns are great alternatives for those missing a single tooth or a small group of teeth, but dentures are the best option for replacing a full arch of teeth. Removable dentures give patients a naturally looking smile, but often they fail to provide stable support for common daily practices such as speaking and eating.

Denture Implants are dental implants that hold removable dentures securely in place, providing long-lasting stable support for patients. There are several types of implants available to patients; the type used will depend on the oral health of the patient as well as the quality and quantity of bone present in the jaw. Other factors that can influence the implant are age, the rate of bone re-absorption (bone loss that can occur after losing a tooth or teeth) and the patient’s use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco products.

Once a patient is considered a candidate for dental implants, the procedure will begin. Your dentist will administer an anesthetic, after which incisions will be made in the gum line for access to the jawbone. Specialized tools will then be used to create space in the bone for insertion of the implant. The implant will then be securely placed in the jawbone where it will act as stable support for your dentures.

No matter the size, generally at least two to four implants are placed in each of the upper and lower regions of the mouth. Once properly placed, only the ball-shaped head or abutment portion of the implant will be visible above the gum line.  Metal housings (one for each implant) will then be attached to the dentures. These housings feature locking mechanisms that effectively snap onto the implant abutment, holding the dentures firmly in place.

Denture implants are a fantastic way for patients to achieve a naturally beautiful smile without the hassles associated with removable dentures.