8221 Glades Road, Suite 4, Boca Raton, FL 33434
A Secure, Permanent Alternative to Traditional Dentures
Implant-supported dentures are a more permanent and secure option for replacing your teeth and restoring your smile. They combine the best parts of dental implants and dentures, providing a stable foundation for many teeth to be placed at once. At Glades Dental Group in Boca Raton, implant-supported dentures help patients enjoy the confidence of a secure smile along with the comfort and freedom to eat the foods they love.
If you have lost all of your teeth on your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, dentures can give you your teeth back. However, traditional dentures are not perfect. Because they rest on the gums, they may not feel very secure, especially lower dentures, and you might find yourself limited to softer foods than you would like. Implant-supported dentures solve this problem by anchoring your dentures to a few strategically placed implants, giving you a stable, comfortable fit that traditional dentures simply cannot match.
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What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures are used as the foundation for a removable arch of replacement teeth, in other words, dentures. Unlike traditional dentures that are held in place with suction or adhesive, implant-supported dentures clip onto the implants for a very secure fit. This added security is especially attractive to patients replacing their bottom arch of teeth, since standard lower dentures tend to be less stable than upper dentures.
The improved stability makes a real difference in daily life. Most patients are able to start reintroducing tougher and harder foods back into their diet, which is wonderful for both quality of life and nutrition. Instead of worrying about dentures slipping while eating or speaking, you can enjoy your meals and share your smile with confidence.
Is Bone Loss a Concern?
Not everyone who has lost their teeth is eligible for a full set of regular dental implants. Tooth loss, along with dental diseases like periodontitis, leads to bone loss in the jaw over time. If too much of the bone has dissolved away, there may not be enough structure left to anchor a full set of implants.
Implant-supported dentures offer a great advantage here. Because they only require a few implants, the dentist can place them where the bone density is best able to support them. And if bone grafting is needed, it will only be required in the small areas where the implants will go, rather than across the entire top or bottom jaw. This makes implant-supported dentures a viable option for many patients who might not qualify for traditional implants.
How Implant-Supported Dentures Are Placed
Getting implant-supported dentures at Glades Dental Group is a straightforward process. Here is a general overview of what to expect:
Consultation and Planning
Our dentists evaluate your oral health and jawbone and create a personalized treatment plan.
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Placing the Implants
A few implants are strategically placed where your bone can best support them. Bone grafting, if needed, is limited to these areas.
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Healing and Integration
The implants are given time to heal and fuse securely with the bone.
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Attaching Your Dentures
Your dentures, whether new or retrofitted, are fitted to clip securely onto the implants.
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Enjoying Your Restored Smile
With your secure new dentures in place, you can eat, speak, and smile with renewed confidence.
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Who Is a Candidate for Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures may be a great option for you if you:
- Have lost all of your teeth on your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both
- Currently wear dentures and want a more secure, stable fit
- Have some bone loss that may rule out a full set of standard implants
- Want a more cost-effective alternative to individual implants
- Want to improve your ability to eat a wider range of foods
- Want to help prevent future bone loss in your jaw
A consultation with our dentists is the best way to determine whether implant-supported dentures are right for you. During your visit, we will assess your oral health and jawbone and discuss your goals.
A More Economical Implant Option
Implant-supported dentures can be more economical than a full set of individual implants because fewer implants are needed. In many cases, just two, four, or six implants are all that is required to securely support a set of dentures. Another cost-saving advantage is the possibility of retrofitting your existing dentures to clip onto the implants.
If you already wear dentures and are happy with them, or simply want to keep costs down, it is often possible to add snaps to your existing dentures so you can continue wearing them with your new implants. Of course, if you would like to upgrade or refresh the look of your smile, we can also create new custom dentures to go with your implants. Our team will help you find the approach that best fits your needs and budget.
Restore Your Smile with Implant-Supported Dentures in Boca Raton
If you are living with missing teeth or struggling with loose, uncomfortable dentures, implant-supported dentures from Glades Dental Group offer a secure, comfortable, and long-lasting solution. Talk to us about whether implant-supported dentures are the right restorative option for you. Call us today at 561-883-2786 or request an appointment online to get started.
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