Implant-retained dentures combine the advantageous aspects of dentures and dental implants and they are an excellent option for patients who have a large number of missing teeth.
Everything you need to know about implant-retained dentures!
With implant-retained dentures, the denture is anchored by dental implants, rather than the suction of the gums and this provides much greater stability. With implants there to hold the denture in place, there is no risk of the denture sliding out of position and this means that you have complete peace of mind, as well as the ability to chew food with force. As there is no chance of the denture coming loose, you can eat whatever you like without any worry at all, so crusty bread and juicy steaks don’t have to be off the menu.
Implant-retained dentures are also much easier to clean and maintain and you don’t have to spend time every day soaking your dentures. This treatment is simple and stress-free; there is no need for denture adhesive and you simply clean your mouth in the normal way.
What does treatment involve?
The first stage of treatment is the planning stage. We will arrange a consultation so that we can talk through the procedures and discuss treatment time. We will also be able to explain how the treatment works and outline the benefits and of course, we will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Once planning is complete, the first procedure can take place. This involves placing the dental implants. To do this, a small incision is made in the gum and the gum flap is lifted; the implant is then secured into a pre-drilled hole in the jaw and the gum flap is closed and stitched.
Once the implants have healed, the dentures are placed in position.
If you would like to find out more about implant-retained dentures or our other tooth replacement treatments, don’t hesitate to give us a call today!
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