When you have most of your teeth missing, this could complicate how you eat and speak, and even lead to an aged appearance. To secure a set of dentures that are fixed in place and last for years to come, we could support them with multiple dental implants. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about implant dentures.
The Security of Implant Prosthetics
With traditional dentures, the prosthetic will be held in place with metal clasps that attach to natural teeth, or through natural suction or the use of a special adhesive. While effective, this means there is always a risk of slippage when you eat or speak. In addition, this also means that as your jaw ridge changes shape, your prosthetic needs to be replaced, which happens every five years on average. However! Dental implants are inserted into the jawbone, free standing and acting as new roots. This stimulates the growth of bone tissue and prevent changes to the jaw ridge’s shape, and also means your dentures are affixed to them permanently. No need to remove them for cleaning and soaking, and no risk of slippage.
Preparing Your Smile
To get started, we will perform a detailed exam with advanced imaging technology. We want to understand the extent of your tooth loss, and the underlying causes too. You may need to undergo treatment to manage these concerns, and for advanced tooth loss we may need to extract the last few teeth before moving forward. The images we take also allow us to carefully plan the placement of your new dental implants, choosing the right position and angle to support a new smile and stimulate jawbone growth. We then guide the placement process with advanced technology as well. The placement process will be comfortable, as we administer dental sedation beforehand.
The Prosthetic
After we insert the post and attach abutments, we will connect the prosthetic to them. Your dentures will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance. They will also be durable, able to handle the daily pressures and bite forces that your natural teeth do. For some, we could connect these in the same visit, so you leave with a complete smile. If you have missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. We would love to help you start 2022 with a full smile, or on the path to one. You can also use your dental benefits before they expire!
Do You Have Any Questions About Our Full Dentures?
A complete prosthetic could help you smile with confidence again and enjoy your favorite foods. To learn more about addressing more severe cases of tooth loss, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.