If you have dentures, you may be wondering if you can get a dental implant. You can get a full or a partial denture that is supported by an implant. These dental implants can serve as the roots of your missing teeth. This will make the denture overall stronger and can also stabilize bone density in the jawbone.
A denture is a set of false teeth that can be taken in and out of the user’s mouth. The denture is fitted to the patient’s mouth so it will be unlikely to fall out. They can be further kept in place through denture adhesives. However, over time, the structure of the patient’s jawbones can change, causing the dentures not to fit properly.
An implant-supported denture is similar to a traditional denture, but it is supported by implants in the jawbone. While patients can receive dentures supported by a dental implant in both jaws, it is most common in the lower jaw. This happens because the dentures in the lower jaws are generally less secure than in the upper jaws.
Dentures supported by a dental implant offer several benefits over traditional dentures. They look like natural teeth and function the same way. These types of dentures also offer several other benefits when compared to traditional dentures. These are:
•Durability: Because the implants that support these types of dentures are placed deep in the jawbone, the dentures are more durable than conventional dentures
•Comfort: Implant-supported dentures tend to be more comfortable than traditional dentures. Their improved fit contributes to their comfort
•Bone preservation: Over time, dentures can cause wearers to lose some bone density in the jaw. However, implants have the opposite effect. A dental implant can stimulate the bone in the jaw as it integrates with the bone
•Improved appearance: With dentures, the bone in the jaw and nearby facial structures can begin to deteriorate. This can lead to a recessed jaw and an overall unattractive smile. However, implants prevent this from happening
There are two main types of implant-supported dentures. Both are removable from a patient’s mouth. The first is a bar-retained denture. This type consists of a metal bar that is attached to implants in the mouth. The metal bar has clips that allow the dentures to attach.
With a ball-retained denture, each implant has a socket that can accept a ball. The denture piece has balls that line up with the sockets on the implants. A dentist will be able to determine which type of implant-supported denture would be right for a patient. No matter which type of denture is chosen, the implants are generally placed at the front of the patient’s mouth.
It is never too late to get dental implants. They offer several benefits that traditional dentures do not. This includes bone preservation and an overall better facial appearance in the long term. This makes dental implants a good choice for denture wearers.
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