What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-Supported Dentures is a popular treatment option, also known as snap-on dentures or overdentures.
Implant-supported dentures, also called snap-on dentures or overdentures, are a popular treatment option offered by skilled dental professionals. They combine the convenience of removable dentures with the added stability of implants to improve chewing, speech, and comfort.
Unlike traditional dentures that can slip or move around, implant-supported dentures attach securely to dental implants with special connectors.
Here's How It Works:
- We bring a wealth of experience in advanced implant surgeries and placing implants into the jawbone with precision and care. Our expertise extends to All-On-4 implants, bone augmentation, and sinus floor elevation.
- Connectors, such as suction-type or ball connectors, are added to the implants.
- A denture is then custom-made to lock into these connectors, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. The Max Dental Center specializes in crafting both fixed and removable dentures, including complex implant-retained prostheses like the All-On-4 full arch screw-retained prosthesis.
This Method Can Work For:
- Patients with no remaining teeth (complete dentures).
- Patients with a few remaining teeth (partial dentures).
WHY CHOOSE IMPLANT-SUPPORTED DENTURES?
Compared to traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures offer more comfort, functionality, and durability.
If you’ve been struggling with loose or uncomfortable dentures, this could be the solution for you.
Full Arch Implants
If you have slipping dentures and are tired of being self-conscious about the thought of losing them at an inopportune moment, a full arch implant might be the solution for you. Dental implants that can be placed to accept a full arch of teeth. This is done by strategically placing implants along the upper or lower jaw and attaching a denture-like attachment over abutments on the implant posts. Once placed, a full arch using implants will feel and perform like natural teeth. You will be able to chew with confidence and never have to worry again about losing your dentures.
Implant Placement
There are actually two phases to implant dentistry.
Phase 1: Using very accurate surgical techniques, an incision is made in the gum tissues and implants are placed into dimensionally controlled sites (depth and width) in the jawbone.
First, the gum tissue is opened and the jaw bone is tapped with a small drill and then drilled with a wider drill. The implant is inserted into place. The gum tissues are then closed and the healing phase begins. This may take anywhere from 3-6 months to ensure a strong base.
Phase 2: An abutment is secured to the top of the implant placing a new tooth crown onto the implant abutment. Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or your dentures.
Immediate Placement
In many situations it is possible to remove the diseased and/or loose teeth and replace them with dental implants at the same time. In almost all situations simultaneous bone grafting is completed. This method of treatment reduces the number of surgical visits. It also speeds up the entire process enabling the implants to be ready to receive (caps/crowns) more quickly.
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