Living with dentures that are loose or fit poorly can be a frustrating problem that consumes your daily life. Constantly worrying that your denture will slip out of place, the embarrassing clicking sound when you speak, or the inability to eat the foods that you love can leave you frustrated and distressed. Many patients also experience soreness and irritation of the gums once the denture has been removed at night.
With the help of dental implants, it’s possible to permanently eliminate the hassle of loose dentures and improve your quality of life. Your implant dentist can evaluate your current denture and determine which option is best you.
In essence, a dental implant is a specially coated titanium post that is inserted into the bone as an anchor for a dental restoration. Think of an implant as an artificial tooth root. It can be used to replace a single tooth or an entire row of teeth. For patients who wear dentures, a set of four dental implants can be used to support and stabilize your new teeth.
Your implant dentist may suggest using dental implants to stabilize a fixed dental bridge. State of the art techniques such as Teeth to Stay – All in 1 Day! and All-on-4 dentures are excellent examples of how implants can be used to enhance the traditional denture. Millions of patients who were once disappointed in the fit of their old dentures have found renewed confidence with implant technology.
Typically, traditional dentures rest on top of the gum tissue, making them difficult to stabilize. Beneath the surface, without proper stimulation, the shape of the jaw bone changes as bone loss occurs. The placement of implants effectively prevents bone loss and creates a foundation for the denture that is more stable than the gum tissue.
The long-term success of procedures such as Teeth to Stay – All in 1 Day! is exciting news. A traditional denture can be relined and adjusted to provide momentary comfort, but with the addition of a few implants, you can achieve maximum comfort for a lifetime.
Get rid of annoying, loose-fitting dentures! Start by scheduling a consultation at our Coquitlam office today for more information.