Implant Retained Dentures
Implant retained dentures as a replacement for your missing teeth
For the benefit of your oral health, it’s usually best to replace a lost tooth. These gaps in your smile can impact your “bite” and how well you can chew and speak. Losing teeth can make your remaining ones have to work harder and cause headaches and muscle pain in your jaws. Not to mention the effect it will have on your appearance. Below you’ll find important information concerning the replacement of missing teeth with an implant retained denture.
While some patients are not bothered by an upper denture, some find it difficult to eat with the presence of lower dentures. There are a few implant-supported replacement options if you’re missing all your lower teeth.
What Can I Do If I’m Missing All My Lower Teeth?
Screw Retained Denture
A third alternative requires the placement of five or more implants into your jaw and attaching a permanent denture. This denture is held in place by screws or clasps that hold it to the support post or bar. There is no contact with the gum tissue, which lets you clean underneath the denture without having to remove it. This denture will serve as a replacement for all your lower teeth and won’t have to be removed except for maintenance appointments. That being said, cleaning underneath your denture without removing it will require more time and finesse. Lots of patients who prefer a permanent denture tend to go with this option.
And If I’m Missing All My Upper Teeth?
Implant Retained Upper Denture
Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.