Implant Supported Over-Dentures
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010Nobody plans to lose any teeth. It involves so many aspects of a person’s daily living and long term health; something needs to be done. Nonetheless, when it occurs so many people will simply find a way to endure it and cope with the basic dentures of days gone by. But there is a better way to go today, by using ‘Implant supported over-dentures’. Dental implants in Plano, TX will allow people to have all their teeth put back, without the cumbersome, loosely fitting dentures of the past. These new dentures are connected to existing teeth, or implants that are anchored to the jaw. So the possibility of dentures coming loose is wholly removed since the new teeth are fixed in place. This stability, merged with a much more comfortable fit, will help the wearer to experience more confidence about their new teeth and allow them to enjoy a greater variety of foods that they may not have been able to eat before. These dentures are especially good for the bottom jaw where the older style of dentures were inclined to come loose more often. Since bone can reduce is size over the years, known as ‘resorption of bone’, older dentures have been known to come loose, or not fit like they did at the initial stages. But having a dental implant that inserts a titanium rod into the jaw, will give the new teeth something to hold on to, and remain secure for a much longer time without as many visits back to the dentist. New over-dentures will still require cleaning, and ordinary visits every few months are still urged, but for cleaning, not re-fitting of the dentures. Dental implants in Fort Worth, Texas employ a titanium post that is integrated with the bones in the jaws, and act as the root of the tooth similar to the one we were born with. Once in place, this rod will hold a substitute tooth, and act as the anchor for any other over-dentures. These over-dentures will need to be supported by a minimum of 2 implants in the lower jaw; and between 4-6 implants in the upper jaw where bone mass is not so dense. This innovation is great because it doesn’t require a denture plate to cover the roof of the mouth, so the patient can savor and enjoy their meals much more than they did before, and not be worried about any movement while they are speaking. So contact your local Plano dentist to discover how implant supported over-dentures can work for you. They are quickly becoming the standard procedure for replacement teeth.