By using smaller implants and fewer of them per arch, we can help people with weakened jaws obtain a full set of dental implant dentures. In fact, for some patients we could use as little as three per arch! In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about the benefits of TreFoil™ implant dentures.
The Complications of a Weakened Jaw
The body regularly sends doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jawbone, which keeps the bone tissues from degrading and breaking down. But when we lose teeth, the body will divert the flow of nutrients away from the areas without tooth roots. That means the jaw loses mass and density, a complication that causes further tooth loss and could even lead to a prematurely aged appearance. For people interested in durable and long-lasting dental implants, this could prevent them from receiving them as there isn’t enough jawbone tissue to support them. But! We could recommend TreFoil™, which only needs three specially placed posts.
TreFoil™ Systems
First, we will take detailed digital images and x-rays of your smile, including panoramic images, so we can assess the state of your smile and choose the best position and angle for your new roots. We then use advanced technology to guide three titanium dental implant posts into the jawbone. A powerful load-bearing post will connect them. In the same visit, we will attach your custom-made denture to the posts, so you leave with a complete smile.
Benefits for Your Smile
The body will accept these posts as natural roots, which then stimulates the flow of nutrients to the jaw, preventing further loss of mass and density. Not only does this protect your facial structure, but this enables your new dentures to last for decades to come instead of just five years. They never slip when you eat or speak, and you don’t have to take them out for cleaning and soaking. This restores function and beauty to your smile again, so you never hesitate to show off your new smile. This also prevents you from needing to undergo surgical procedures like grafting and sinus lifts to shore up your smile in preparation for dental implant placement.
If you have any questions or concerns about how we address major tooth loss, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Severe Tooth Loss?
Our team is here to help you enjoy a complete smile with a denture tailored for your smile. To learn more about our advanced and lifelike tooth loss solutions, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625. A complete smile is possible, even if you’ve lived years with substantial tooth loss.