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Restore Chewing Stability With Implant Dentures in Montgomery
You can get dentures that remain secure while you eat, laugh, or speak with the help of a few strategically placed dental implants. Implant dentures in Montgomery attach to implants anchored in the jawbone, offering more stability than dentures that rest on the gums.
Because your dentures snap onto implants, they can be removed each night for cleaning while staying more secure during the day than traditional dentures. Implants placed in the jawbone also help slow the bone loss that often follows tooth loss.
Uncover the Benefits of Implant-Secured Dentures
Improved Stability
Attaching your teeth to implants keeps them from shifting during eating or speaking, unlike a denture that relies on suction or adhesive.
Removable for Cleaning
Your dentures can be taken out each night for thorough cleaning, combining the stability of implants with the convenience of removal.
Slows Bone Loss
Implants placed in the jawbone provide ongoing stimulation similar to natural tooth roots. This helps slow the bone loss common after tooth loss.
Confident Function
A more secure fit means fewer worries about a denture shifting while chewing tougher foods or speaking clearly in conversation.
See How Implant-Retained Dentures Compare to Fixed Teeth
Implant-retained dentures are a removable, snap-on style, which differs from a fully fixed implant denture that remains in place around the clock. Both use dental implants for stability, but the removable version allows you to take out the denture out each night for cleaning. Here is what implant dentures typically involve:
- Two to four implants are placed in the jawbone, depending on individual needs and bone density.
- A digital scan is taken to create a denture that snaps securely into place.
- You can remove your new teeth daily for cleaning, just like a traditional denture.
- Regular checkups will monitor the fit and the condition of the implants.
A consultation, including imaging of the jawbone, helps determine whether this style of denture or a fixed alternative best fits your specific situation.
To learn more about implant dentures in Montgomery, contact us today for an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Implant Dentures
Q What are implant dentures?
Implant dentures are removable dentures that snap onto a small number of implants placed in the jawbone, adding stability compared to traditional dentures. They combine the convenience of a removable device with the added security that implants provide during eating and speaking.
Q How do implant dentures attach to implants?
Implant dentures attach using small connectors, often called locators, fitted into both the implants and the underside of the denture. These connectors snap together securely, holding the denture in place while still allowing it to be removed for cleaning each day.
Q How many implants are needed for implant dentures?
Implant dentures typically require two to four implants per arch, depending on jawbone density and how the denture is designed to fit. A dental exam and imaging help determine the right number of implants for a specific situation and denture design.
Q Are implant dentures removable?
Implant dentures are removable, unlike some full-arch implant restorations that remain fixed in the mouth at all times. This removable design allows for daily cleaning of both the denture and the implants. Some patients find this easier to manage than a fixed alternative.
Q How long does it take to get implant dentures?
Getting implant dentures typically takes a few months, since the implants need time to fuse with the jawbone before the denture can be fully secured. During this healing period, a temporary denture may be worn to maintain normal function and appearance.
Q Do implant dentures feel different from traditional dentures?
Implant dentures generally feel more stable than traditional dentures, since they don't rely solely on suction or adhesive to stay in place. Many patients notice improved confidence while eating and speaking, since the denture doesn't shift the way a traditional one sometimes can.
Q How are implant dentures cleaned?
Cleaning implant dentures involves removing the denture daily to brush it separately from the implants and surrounding gum tissue. A soft brush and non-abrasive cleaner help avoid scratching the denture material. The implants are brushed similarly to natural teeth.
Q Can implant dentures be adjusted over the years?
Implant dentures can be adjusted or relined as the jawbone and gum tissue change shape over the years. Regular checkups help identify when an adjustment is needed, keeping the denture fitting comfortably against the implants and surrounding tissue. They typically need less adjustment than traditional dentures.
