Implant Supported Dentures
Implant dentures improve the quality of life of the denture wearer. The most significant improvement with implants is the confidence to laugh, sneeze and cough without any embarrassment. Implants are small titanium posts that are placed inside the gums and adhere to the bone.
The denture clicks into place over the implants and securely stays in place. Conventional dentures do not prevent bone resorption and are not as secure. Also implants improve eating and increase chewing power similar to natural teeth. Denture implants are strongly recommended for lower dentures to prevent the denture from floating when speaking or eating.
The denture clicks into place over the implants and securely stays in place. Conventional dentures do not prevent bone resorption and are not as secure. Also implants improve eating and increase chewing power similar to natural teeth. Denture implants are strongly recommended for lower dentures to prevent the denture from floating when speaking or eating.
The long term benefits of dental implants are;
- Improved bone health. When teeth are missing, the bone and gums shrinks over time. Dental implants prevent the bone from resorbing and shrinking. The bone is stimulated when the dentures are used to eat and bite throughout the day. Without dental implants the bone continues to shrink making the dentures fit poorly.
- Improved biting force. When you bite with a conventional denture your gums absorb some of the pressure. When dental implants are placed the biting force is against the bone instead of gums.
- Denture stability. When dental implants retain the dentures there is a big improvement in the stability. Dentures click into the implants like two Lego pieces snapping in together. Ideally four implant posts are used to prevent any movement, side to side or back and forth.
- Confidence. Our social and mental health is very important. Our teeth and smile communicate a lot about what we are feeling and thinking. Our overall health depends on connecting with people around us. Having well made dentures that are comfortable, natural looking and securely in place will dramatically improve our confidence in social situations.
- Nutrition. Our digestion starts with our teeth and saliva breaking up our food. People with conventional dentures tend to avoid harder food which are difficult to bite and chew such as seeds, nuts and harder meats. People with conventional dentures tend to swallow to quickly and not break down the food to aid in digestion.
- Prevent digestion problems. Upset stomach, indigestion, heart burn, unintentional weight changes, poor gut health, food intolerance and poor nutrition may result from avoiding healthy foods and not properly chewing food. Regaining your eating ability will help with your overall health. How you feel and the energy you have throughout the day depends a lot on our ability to eat healthy.
- Enjoy food. Dental implants help you to bite, chew and masticate food. People with poor fitting dentures may avoid foods they enjoy and avoid eating in social gatherings. Regaining the ability to eat delicious is a big benefit for people who enjoy food and restaurants
- Esthetics. For partial dentures, dental implants help hide metal showing around the teeth and gums. Implant supported dentures made at Lakeview Denture Clinic are made with premium materials to mimic nature. Premium denture materials are more durable so the dentures do not break or wear down.