Simple solution using only two implants and a connecting bar to which a secure yet removeable full-arch prosthesis is attached.
Simple solution using only two implants with LOCATOR abutments to which a secure yet removable full-arch prosthesis is attached.
COSMETIC DENTURE STABILIZATION WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
While every effort is made to make a good and functional denture, it is sometimes hard to achieve a stable lower and retentive upper denture. This is mainly due to the jaw bone constantly shrinking with age, smoking, or some systemic diseases such as diabetes or even chewing pressure on the existing denture.However, there are new advances in making dentures. One such advance is an implant-supported or implant-retained denture. Both types offer an the stability of the cosmetic denture. This kind of dental appliance requires the placement of implants in your mouth by an implant surgeon before making the denture.Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth in your mouth. Implants are made of titanium or similar materials that are well suited to the human body. They are artificial replacements for teeth roots that support a restoration or a dental appliance.
A Denture gives you only about 20-30% chewing capacity compared to natural teeth – Implant Supported teeth can give you up to 90% chewing capacity. Dental Implants can provide support to a full denture, making it secure which enables you to eat and speak more comfortably and with confidence.
Implant Treatment To Support/Retain Cosmetic Dentures
It normally takes a few phases and several months for your denturist to complete the treatment. In the first phase, your implant dental surgeon will place the implants in your jaw bone. It requires 3-6 months for the bone to fuse to the implants.
In the 2nd phase, your denurist will place an extension or a post to extend the implants above the gum this process can also be performed during the first phase depending on the technique chosen by your implant surgeon.
After your gums are healed, it is time for an impression to be made and a final restoration or appliance to be fabricated by the denturist. In most cases, on your final visit, the restoration or the dental appliance is placed and adjusted to insure proper fit and function.
Dental Implant Risks & Complications
While every effort is made to place a successful and functional implant, it is not uncommon for implants to fail. This is mainly due to lack of proper attachment between the implant and the jaw bone during the bone fusing phase.
Other problems such as:
- Breakage of the implants
- Breakage or loosening of its restoration or dental appliance
- Infection of the surrounding gums also rare possibilities.
Finally, due to differences in the shapes of the jaws and the bone density, the back area of upper jaw may require an additional procedure such as “sinus lifting” to increase its predictability and long term success.