Implant Dentures – Covington, GA
A Sturdier, More Stable Alternative to Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures aren’t your only option for correcting extensive tooth loss. If most or all of the teeth in your upper and lower jaw are missing, the team at Dean Dental Care may be able to help you enjoy a complete smile again with implant dentures in Covington. With this option, sturdy dental implants will ensure that your replacement teeth will always stay firmly in place while you’re eating, speaking, and smiling. Want to learn more about the process of getting implant dentures? Give our office a call!
Why Choose Dean Dental Care for Implant Dentures?
- In-Office Dental Implant Placement
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Practice That Uses the Latest Technology
What Are Implant Dentures?
As the name suggests, an implant denture is a denture that has been secured to dental implants, which are screw-shaped posts that can mimic the function of your natural tooth roots. When dental implants are inserted into the jaw, they gradually fuse with the bone through a process called osseointegration. This allows them to provide the final denture with chewing power and stability comparable to that of natural teeth.
There are two main kinds of implant dentures: fixed and removable. Both have advantages worth considering, and we’ll take the time to help you figure out which one is right for you and your smile.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Once a fixed implant denture is in place, you will not be able to take it out on your own. Since the prosthesis stays in your mouth 24/7, you can brush and floss it like you would your natural teeth. Bear in mind that fixed implant dentures usually call for a greater number of implant posts, so they tend to be a better choice for patients with higher levels of bone density in their jaws.
Removable Implant Dentures
When you get a removable implant denture, you will be able to take the prosthesis out at any time; the implant posts will stay permanently anchored to the jaw. This can be a good option for patients with less bone density in their jaws since fewer implant posts are usually required.
The Implant Denture Process
The process of getting implant dentures can be broken down into the following steps:
- At an initial consultation, we’ll confirm your candidacy for implant dentures and create a treatment plan.
- Any preliminary treatments that have been deemed necessary (such as bone grafting or gum disease treatment) will be completed.
- The implant posts will be inserted into your jaw via surgery.
- The posts will gradually join with the jawbone over the next three to six months.
- Connector pieces called abutments will be attached to the implant posts.
- Your customized dentures will be created, and the abutments will be used to anchor them to the implant posts.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
You could be a candidate for implant dentures if:
- You need to replace most or all of your teeth.
- You do not have untreated gum disease.
- You are in good enough health to have a minor surgical procedure performed.
- You have the requisite level of bone density in your jaw.
The best way to confirm whether implant dentures are the right option for rebuilding your smile is to set up a consultation at our office so that our team can evaluate the current state of your mouth and jaw.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
How does getting implant dentures benefit you? Here are some of the most notable advantages:
- You’ll once again have a complete smile that looks and feels natural.
- You will have enough biting and chewing power to eat virtually any kind of food.
- You’ll be less likely to experience bone loss in your jaw since the implant posts can provide stimulation to the surrounding bone tissue.
- If you take good care of your implant dentures, you can look forward to them lasting for a very long time.