Do you wear dentures dentures? Do your dentures slip or feel
loose? How often do you remove them, or find yourself putting them back in? Dr.
Quinn Smith offers a way to secure your dentures permanently with the support
of dental implants. If you are searching for an alternative to your standard
dentures, implant dentures
may be a viable option to restoring your smile. The process of securing your dentures
involves integrating implants into your jawbone, attaching abutments to the implants,
and then securing your dentures to the abutments once your jawbone has fully
healed. Although the entire procedure can take multiple visits to complete, Dr.
Smith is confident you will enjoy the results and benefits of implant-secured
dentures.
How Are the Dentures Secured?
Integration:
Surgically inserting dental implants into your
jaw bone is the first step of rebuilding your smile. If your jawbone is healthy
and strong enough, a series of titanium implants, shaped similar to your teeth’s
roots, will be placed into your bone.
However, if there are any concerns with the integrity of your jaw
bone, Dr. Smith may suggest bone grafting, which borrows bone from another
source in your body, or from a donor source, to increase the strength and
density of your jaw bone.
Once the integrity of your jaw bone is strong enough to support your
dental implants, Dr. Smith will insert the prosthetic teeth roots.
After the implants are inserted, your jawbone will require 4-6
months to heal and properly fuse to the titanium implants. During this time,
temporary teeth can be worn over the implant sites until healing/fusion is complete.
Abutment:
Once the jawbone has bonded with the titanium cylinder, Dr. Smith
will attach an abutment, an added extension, to the implant, which is the
second step of this procedure. The abutment is the small connective unit that protrudes
above the gum line and allows Dr. Smith to attach your dentures to your
implants.
Dentures:
After your implants are inserted, your jawbone has healed, and
the abutments are secured in place, Dr. Smith will adjust your custom-made dentures
to ensure the optimal fit, and then secure them to the implants’
connective abutments. of denture slippage.
Benefits of Implant Dentures
When your dentures are secured by implants, instead of the
frequent application of adhesives, they are more stable and more comfortable
than standard dentures.
Your chewing and biting function will feel more natural than
standard dentures
Implant dentures replace lost teeth roots, which helps preserve
your jawbone’s integrity in the long run. Standard
dentures do not replace the missing roots, and jaw bone resorption
(deterioration) can occur from the lack of root stimulation when you bite and
chew.
With improved stability and security, you can eat a wider variety
of foods than you could with your standard dentures. .
ABOUT YOUR GRAND PRAIRIE DENTIST
Dr. Quinn Smith is a well-respected and highly experienced general,
restorative, and family dentist in Grand Prairie, TX. He takes a patient-first
approach that starts from the moment patients enter our Pecan Tree
Dental office, and he offers a three-year guarantee on all
dental work that he performs. Whether you and your family are new or returning
patients, you can schedule a consultation or your next appointment with Dr.
Smith by contacting us at
(972) 262-5111.
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