Dental Implants and Implant supported dentures
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Dental Implants and Implant supported dentures
An implant-supported denture is an oral appliance that replaces several teeth at once. But instead of resting on top of gums, an implant-supported denture attaches directly to your jawbone using dental implants. Dental implants are tiny threaded posts that replace missing teeth roots. Implant-supported dentures offer improved stability for chewing, eating and speaking.
Have one or more impacted wisdom teeth.
Have wisdom teeth that grew in crooked or sideways.
Develop pain near the back of your mouth.
Develop gum disease, particularly around your molars.
Have tooth decay (cavities) in a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Develop a cyst (fluid-filled sac) around one or more wisdom teeth.
Types of Dental Implants
Whereas conventional dentures rest on the gum and may be attached to the natural teeth, implant-supported dentures are dentures held in place by implants. Implants connect to a surgically-fixed foundation attached to the jawbone. Once your dentist determines if you’re a good candidate for implants, including having sufficient jawbone, they will determine which of the two types of dental implants to use.
- Bar-retained: a thin metal bar attaches to two to five implants in the jawbone. Clips or similar types of attachments fix the denture to this bar.
- Ball-retained: Ball-retained dentures, also called stud-attachment dentures, usually contain sockets that fit onto ball-shaped connectors on the implants.
Benefits of implant-supported dentures
Implant-supported dentures offer a number of advantages. For example, they:
Don’t slip like traditional dentures can.
Help prevent bone loss in your jaw. (This is because the implants mimic your natural teeth roots and stimulate the nerves in your jaw.)
Look like natural teeth.
Restore oral health, function and appearance.
Last much longer than traditional dentures.
How can I take care of my implant-supported dentures?
Proper maintenance helps ensure that your new implant-supported dentures last as long as possible. To keep them in excellent condition:
Clean your dentures at least twice daily.
Soak removable dentures in a denture solution overnight.
Brush fixed dentures with a soft-bristled toothbrush and nonabrasive toothpaste.
Brush and floss thoroughly around your dental implants.
Visit your dentist regularly for exams and cleanings.