Have you lost multiple teeth? Losing a majority of your teeth can mean poor oral hygiene, as well as other serious complications. Fortunately, we can offer a long lasting and lifelike solution for advanced tooth loss. How do implant dentures work? Can anyone receive them?
Try Our Implant Dentures Quiz
- True or False: Tooth loss can impact quality of life.
- True or False: Removable dentures may slip.
- True or False: We can support them with implants.
- True or False: You may qualify for teeth in a day.
Answer Key
- True. Tooth loss can prevent you from eating a variety of foods and make clear communication difficult. Losing your teeth can also make misalignment more likely as your teeth drift from place. In addition, the jawbone can begin to dissolve around the gap the in your smile, leading to further tooth loss and an aged appearance in the process. Finally, embarrassment can cause you to avoid social interactions following the loss of one or more teeth.
- True. Traditional dentures are held in place with suction. While they often look natural, they can also slip occasionally when you talk or eat. In addition, as the jawbone changes shape they will require replacement about every 5 to 10 years on average.
- True. We can place between six and eight implant posts, which secure a fixed prosthetic. The denture won’t slip and in addition, the implants will stimulate jawbone growth, preventing your jawbone from changing shape and helping your prosthetic last significantly longer.
- True. Some patients do qualify for all-on-4, in which we use just four implant posts per arch to secure a completed prosthetic in a single day. If you have any questions about implant-retained dentures, then contact our office today.