A dental dentures implant provides much needed stability for implant supported dentures and improves the function, comfort, and appearance of dentures.
Old style dentures
have never been easy to wear. They have traditionally been the last choice for replacing teeth. Dentures may look pretty but in many cases, are uncomfortable
and don't work very well.
Implant supported dentures have greatly improved dentures and are a very good treatment choice.
What are implant supported dentures?
Dental implants for dentures provide an anchor for the denture. Implants are placed in the bone, after they become integrated with the bone are used for
holding dentures firmly in place.
Here's why dental implant dentures are better:
Implant dentures don't move
Traditional dentures slip and move causing sore spots on your gums. Sometimes they can be adjusted and improved but some denture wearers
never
get used to they way their dentures feel. Because implant supported dentures don't move and slip, they are less likely to make gums sore and more
likely to look and feel like real teeth.
Implants preserve your bone
Once teeth are lost, bone gradually shrinks or re-sorbs. Implants keep the bone from shrinking away.
Implant supported dentures are smaller
Traditional dentures are very large and bulky. Implant dentures are much smaller. Talking and eating are easier with implant dentures compared to
traditional dentures.
No denture adhesives are needed
Adhesives have never been easy to use, but recent studies linking zinc in denture adhesives to serious health problems
add another reason to avoid them.
I like this dentist's explanation of implant retained dentures:
I especially love the man's interview. Life is short, and money spent on improving the quality of everyday life is money well spent :)
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