Dental Implants for Supporting Dentures

Dentures are one of the oldest methods of tooth replacement.

2012-08-01

DENVER, CO, August 01, 2012 (Press-News.org) Dentures are one of the oldest methods of tooth replacement. In the last few decades, improvement to denture design has made the devices more comfortable, functional and natural-looking than ever before. Dentures remain an affordable option for many patients; however, dentures continue to have several disadvantages compared to other tooth replacement approaches. Many of these disadvantages can be remedied by utilizing dental implants to support dentures.

Advantages of Implant-Supported Dentures

Under normal circumstances, dentures have a tendency to cause some discomfort and restricted function. Dentures are known to slip and slide around, and can become loose and fall out of your mouth. When worn on the upper part of your mouth, dentures cover your palate, which can be uncomfortable and can affect your experience of food. On the lower jaw, dentures may put pressure on yours gums, and may irritate your cheeks and tongue.

The advantages of dental implant-supported dentures include:

- More stable than gum-supported dentures
- Dentures will not slip around or fall out
- Improved speech and articulation
- Increased chewing comfort

Dental implants act as an anchor, holding your dentures securely in place. Many patients find they can bite harder and chew better with implant-supported dentures.

What are Implant-Supported Dentures?

Several months will be required to create your dental implant-supported dentures. Once the implants are placed, they must be allowed to heal and fuse with the bone in which they were placed. Then, your dentures will be attached to the dental implants.

Depending on you and your dentist's preferences, your dentures may attach to a bar or they may snap onto a ball-like attachment. In both cases, the dentures are removable, and you should take them out every night and clean them regularly.

Some patients prefer dental implants utilizing tooth crowns or a dental bridge. Unlike dentures, these restorations are fixed instead of removable. Instead of taking dentures out to clean nightly, you brush and floss a dental bridge or tooth crowns just as you would natural teeth.

Whether you choose dentures, a dental bridge or tooth crowns to replace your teeth, combining these replacements with dental implants ensures a durable foundation. Because dental implants mimic the presence of a real tooth root, you enjoy optimum aesthetics, comfort and function.

To learn more about dental implants for people living in Denver, Colorado, please visit the website of the experienced dentists at Aspenwood Dental Associates and Colorado Dental Implant Center at www.aspenwooddental.com.

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