Millions of people across the United States are edentulous (missing all of their teeth). Many of them choose to get traditional dentures. While such prosthetics are better than ever, they still have their drawbacks. Fortunately, a better solution is available to most patients: implant dentures. Our Nu Dental of Brick Township team has all the skill necessary to both place and restore dental implants. Contact us today to learn more about how we may be able to rebuild your smile!
A dental implant is a small cylinder, also called a post, that gets surgically placed into the jawbone. It fuses with the surrounding tissue and is able to act as a prosthetic tooth root. Dentures that are attached to dental implants tend to be incredibly sturdy and strong. There are a couple of different types of implant dentures: permanent implant dentures and removable implant dentures. During your consultation, we will recommend the type that we believe is best for you.
Fixed implant dentures may also be called permanent implant dentures or hybrid prostheses. They are permanently attached to the implants that support them; the only time they get removed is during dental appointments. Many patients enjoy the convenience of always having their teeth in their mouth. However, permanent implant dentures generally require more posts and greater jawbone density than removable implant dentures.
A removable implant denture snaps onto and off of small attachments on the dental implants. It should be taken out of the mouth daily for oral hygiene purposes. A removable implant denture may require just 2 – 5 implants per arch to get all the support it needs.
The implant denture procedure typically involves four stages of treatment:
Although the implant denture procedure can seem like a big time commitment, it yields results that are truly worthwhile.
Implant dentures might be right for you if:
Even if you are not a candidate for implant dentures right away, you may become one after necessary preliminary treatment. Most patients who are interested in this procedure can qualify for it.
Some of the most remarkable benefits of implant dentures include:
There are two different types of implant dentures: removable and fixed. Many patients prefer fixed because they allow them to forget they have dentures and feel like they did before tooth loss. These dentures don’t require any special care besides excellent oral hygiene.
In some cases, patients may need or prefer removable implant dentures in Brick Township. These are equipped with clips or clasps to help take them out of the mouth for cleaning.
Unlike traditional dentures, caring for your implant dentures in Brick Township is very easy. To maintain them, be sure to brush your dentures and your gums twice a day, as well as around the dental implant abutments. Also, be sure to keep up with your regular preventive exam and cleaning appointments at Nu Dental Brick.
Your implant dentures in Brick Township can replace an entire arch of teeth! Choosing an implant denture is a safe, natural looking way to affordably restore your smile without having to deal with the frustration of traditional dentures.
Although your implant dentures in Brick Township probably won’t last forever, the denture itself can last for up to 10 years without needing to be repaired or replaced, and the dental implants they connect to could potentially last the rest of your life!
To ensure that your implant dentures last as long as possible, be careful when eating hard or tough foods like nuts, seeds, and popcorn, never use them to bite fingernails or open packaging, and be sure to keep them clean with regular oral hygiene practices and visits to Nu Dental Brick for your preventive exams and cleanings.
