How would you feel if we could eliminate all the potential issues that could crop up with dentures and promise you a rock solid smile that looks incredible? Dentures are wonderful things, but they’re not perfect and many patients worry about their dentures coming loose. With implant-stabilised dentures, we can prevent this from happening, giving you a strong, stable and beautiful smile.

What are implant-retained dentures?

Most people are familiar with dentures, prosthetic sets of teeth that are used to replace lost natural teeth, but implant-retained dentures are less well-known. With implant-retained dentures, the denture is anchored by dental implants. Implants are titanium appliances, which sit in the jaw bone. Their role is to replace to natural tooth root.

Usually, when you have a denture, it is held in place by the suction of the gums or a denture fixative. With implant-retained dentures, the denture is stabilised by implants. Once the implants have been inserted into sockets in the jaw bone, the denture is attached.

What are the benefits of implant-retained dentures?

Implant-retained dentures offer solutions to almost all of the problems people encounter with dentures. With implants there to support the denture, there’s no risk of the new teeth slipping or sliding. This gives you peace of mind, the ability to eat anything you want and a gorgeous smile. Having implants also increases the bite power of the denture, so you don’t need to worry about waving goodbye to your favourite foods.

If you’re keen to find out more about implant-retained dentures or you’re interested in seeing if this is a viable option for you, why not call and make an appointment today?