Dental Implants: Permanent Dentures Replacement

Gone are the days of suffering from bare gums or uncomfortable dentures. Dental implants are a modern alternative to dentures and provide a better quality of life for patients.

Disadvantages of Bare Gums

When teeth are missing in the jaw, resorption starts leading to a collapsed face long-term which can make a person appear older than they are
Eating and speaking can be difficult
Lessened quality of life
Low self-esteem

Disadvantages of Dentures

Uncomfortable and do not look natural
Limited taste sensation
Often suffer from bad breath
Must be very careful when eating and can rarely eat foods that are crunchy or chewy
Result in self-consciousness during social gatherings

Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures

Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth while offering many cosmetic and health benefits to patients.

What Makes Dental Implants the Best Choice?

Very natural-looking tooth replacement
Re-establishes lost lip support
Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, marionette lines, or a witches’ chin
Eliminates the need for messy adhesives
Eliminates pain caused by ill-fitting dentures
Helps restore natural chewing capacity because of increased stability
Properly taste food and feel the difference between hot and cold
Preserves the remaining bone and maintains the integrity of the facial structure
Allows you to eat what you want when you want, where you want

Implant-Supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures are held in place not just by the gums, but also by remaining teeth or metal posts implanted into the jawbone. They allow for increased confidence in eating and talking. Because this type of denture is removable, you’ll be able to snap it on and off to clean. The snap or "clip" happens when the denture is pressed gently onto the head of the implants, which provides a removable solution and a stronger bite. Implant-supported dentures provide patients with more confident smiles, and improved quality of life while eating a wider variety of foods.

Stabilize Your Denture with Dental Implants

For those with dentures who want a more reliable solution but aren’t looking to replace their dentures completely, or if you have conventional dentures but aren’t wearing them for some reason, consider implant-supported dentures. As few as two dental implants can stabilize your conventional dentures and offer reliable function.

Benefits of an implant-supported overdenture:

Removable for easy care
Structured to give full implant-supported function
Preserves the bone and prevents further deterioration of the facial structure
Prevents health problems that would normally occur with complete tooth loss

Overall, it’s important to remember that dental implants are an investment in your future: they will improve your overall oral health, your quality of life, and your confidence for years to come. Schedule an appointment today to discuss your current situation and discover how dental implants can change your life.