If you wear dentures, partial dentures, bridges or other dental restorations, you know there is nothing good that comes from feeling something is loose in your smile. Wondering whether you can eat without awkwardness, pronounce words clearly, and go about your day with confidence is not a pleasant feeling. Many people value the security that comes with an implant supported denture or bridge. Implants placed by a Santa Rosa oral surgeon can give you the confidence of security in your smile.
Implants are Anchored in the Jawbone
Dental implants don’t depend on nearby teeth for their support. Instead, after careful measurements using the latest dental implant technology, implant posts are placed into the jawbone itself, and gradually merge with the jawbone through the process of osseointegration. Not only does this mean they are solidly supported by the jawbone itself, but it alleviates the need to perform any modifications on healthy teeth nearby.
One Implant Can Securely Support Several Teeth
While a single missing tooth will be supported by a single implant, in the case of implant bridges and implant dentures, it is usually possible for one implant to support several teeth. Some patients may be good candidates for All-on-Four dentures, which use four carefully placed posts to securely support the complete denture.
There are Options for Most Situations
Our trusted doctors weigh many factors when consulting with you on implant choices. When additional bone mass is needed, a jawbone graft or a sinus lift may be the optimal first step. Other situations may be resolved with conventional implant dentures or All-on-Four dentures. Trefoil restorations are supported on 3 implant posts, and allow the placement of a lifelike full denture without the delay or possible scheduling inconvenience of additional appointments.
Implant Bridges and Dentures Can Be The Answer For a Secure Smile
Because dental implant posts are anchored in the jawbones, they offer security and stability for an implant bridge or denture, and last over many years. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.