What to Know About Implant Supported Dentures - Miami Beach Smiles Miami Beach Florida

Everyone should be able to show off a smile they are proud of and enjoy good oral health. Unfortunately, many people often avoid teeth replacement with implant-supported dentures as they fear the process takes too long or is too invasive. This review discusses the things you should know about implant-supported dentures to help you make an educated choice about treatment.

A quick guide to implant-supported dentures

Implant-supported dentures offer a long-term solution to missing teeth. The following is a guide to everything you should know about implant-supported dentures before your consultation visit, including what they are exactly, the benefits they offer over alternative teeth replacement solutions, and more.

What are implant-supported dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are a method of teeth replacement that involves fixing full or partial dentures onto dental implants. This makes them permanently fixed, so there is no need to remove them. In fact, patients can care for their smiles the same as they would with natural teeth when wearing implant-supported dentures.

What are the benefits of implant-supported dentures?

As mentioned, implant-supported dentures are not removable, unlike traditional dentures which require the patient to remove and clean them daily. When compared to traditional fixed bridges, implant-supported crowns last much longer on average and preserve jawbone health, which is not the case with fixed bridges. Implant-supported dentures are also great at replacing multiple teeth or an entire row of teeth.

Who are implant-supported dentures for?

Implant-supported dentures are ideal for patients with a large section of missing teeth or an entire row of missing teeth. For those who have an entire upper or lower row of missing or severely damaged teeth (or both rows), implant-supported dentures are a great option. However, the patient must be in good oral health overall, which should include ideal jawbone density. Patients who have experienced jawbone loss may require a bone graft before the implants are placed. The implant placement procedure is a form of minor surgery, so the patient should be willing and able to go through the minimally invasive process.

What is the implant-supported dentures process like?

The implant-supported dentures process is unique for every patient. However, there are some similar steps that most dentists follow. After discussing all treatment options during the consultation and deciding implant-supported dentures are the best choice, the dentist can proceed by preparing the mouth, if necessary. This may include periodontal disease treatment, a bone graft procedure, etc.

Once the mouth has healed, the implants can be placed, and it can take several months for the mouth to recover. A second procedure is scheduled once osseointegration occurs inside the jaw with the implants, during which the dentures are fixed to the implants and the aftercare process begins.

The implant-supported dentures process begins with a consultation

Implant-supported dentures are a great way to restore your smile and protect your oral health after teeth loss occurs. Here at our dental practice, we help our patients throughout the treatment process, ensuring they have answers to all of their questions or concerns along the way. Feel free to contact us today to schedule a consultation visit.

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