Removable dentures are an effective way to address tooth loss, but they have downsides. They can slip, they don’t address the loss of mass and density in your smile, and they need replacement every five years or so. But with dental implants, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons can offer secure dentures that never slip, and could provide decades of replacement!
Implant Dentures
Removable dentures need to be held in place with either suction or the assistance of a special adhesive. With the fixed alternative, we will insert multiple dental implants into the jaw. Made from a biocompatible titanium, these actually bond with the bone tissue through a process known as osseointegration. Essentially, they act as new roots and the body accepts them as such, which prevents the breakdown in jawbone mass and density that follows tooth loss. Now, your new roots can last for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime. We then attach abutments to the posts and connect the prosthetic, so you have a fixed option that never slips and requires removal for cleaning or soaking.
All-On-Four and TreFoil
Traditional options need six to eight posts per arch to support them. But if time has passed since you lost your teeth, this could mean your jawbone has weakened significantly. To support implant dentures, you may actually need to undergo grafting or sinus lift surgeries to rebuild the smile. But for some, we could still support a prosthetic without rebuilding the smile first! All-On-Four only needs four specially placed posts per arch, and TReFoil only needs three. We could also complete the process, from placement of the posts to the connection of the prosthetic, in the same visit. You can leave with a full and beautiful smile!
Benefits for Your Smile
With dental implant dentures, you can eat your favorite foods again and won’t be limited to soft items only. Caring for them is much easier, and they have the potential to last for several decades to come. They won’t shift in your smile, and you preserve your youthful features as your smile won’t develop sunken cheeks or as a ptotic chin. Essentially, you have a new prosthetic that looks and functions like natural teeth, helping people with missing teeth smile with confidence and speak without difficulty.
If you have any questions about how we address major tooth loss, or about the placement of lifelike dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more.
Ready for a Full Smile Again?
We want to return beauty, function, and confidence to your smile once again. To learn more about how we transform your smile with implant dentistry, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.