When a dentist replaces your missing teeth with implant supported dentures, it can help improve your smile and your appearance. Without any support from dentures, your facial muscles can sag and make you appear older than you are. Implant supported dentures can also help you speak and chew food more comfortably.
Dentists can offer two different kinds of implant supported dentures. There are full dentures that will take the place of all the missing lower and upper teeth. These new dentures will sit on top of four or more implant posts, which will bond with the jaw.
A partial set will help restore a considerable section of a patient’s dental arch. This will replace any missing adjacent teeth. The implant supported bridge will need two or more posts for total support.
First, the dentist will need to evaluate if implant supported dentures are the right fit for a patient. This involves X-rays and images of the jawbone, but tissue loss may also affect a person’s ability to get implants. However, a bone graft may often be used to build a stronger foundation for the new restoration. These images can help the dentist find the right spot for implant placement. Then, the dentist will position the posts in the strongest parts of the bone.
Next, the dentist will numb the treatment area before placing the posts through the gums using small incisions. The number of posts will depend on the specific type of restoration. It is normal for it to take four to six months for the bone to fully heal around the dental implants. The dentist may provide a temporary denture during the healing process. Once the bonding has finished, the dentures will be attached to the posts.
The following are a few of the benefits offered by these dentures.
Find out more about an implant supported denture and discover whether you are a candidate for this procedure. The convenience the appliance provides, the added jawbone health and their stability are all factors to take into consideration.
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