Feeling confident when talking, eating, or smiling around others can be difficult without solid, stable, and strong teeth. This is what patients with ill-fitting dentures go through every day. But guess what? Dental practices, can improve your denture experience by incorporating dental implants into your restoration. Implant-supported dentures combine the attractiveness of dentures and the stability of implants to create a solid, natural-looking restoration.
How implant-supported dentures work?
Conventional dentures are secured in place using suction and dental adhesives. While these solutions work, they aren’t permanent and can cause your dentures to slip, causing sores and Bone loss (jaw shrinkage) over time.
Implant-supported dentures use four or six implants per jaw to support a natural-looking denture. The implants are surgically inserted strategically in the mouth (usually two at the back and two in front) to provide an all-natural feel, similar to the natural tooth roots. Once your denture snaps into these implants, they’ll be securely supported to function like natural teeth.
Secured and stable, implant dentures improve your biting force, allowing you to eat nearly all foods, including chewy and hard foods. Similarly, you can talk and smile confidently without worrying about your teeth falling out!
Benefits of implant-supported dentures
Nothing helps make a memorable first impression like a beautiful, confident smile. However, if you have lost teeth and are wearing poorly-fitting restorations, it can be difficult to feel confident or comfortable to show your smile.
If you want to learn more about implant-supported dentures, visit our Dental Implants in Encinitas page or schedule a consultation.