Embrace the Confidence of Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant Retained Dentures
If you have lost a considerable number of teeth or are facing severe dental issues that require the extraction of your remaining teeth, you might be eligible for implant-retained dentures. Additionally, individuals currently using traditional dentures can also consider implant-retained dentures as an option to enhance their smile.
Before Dr. Lee, your implant dentist in Alexandria, can proceed with your implant procedure, you must meet specific requirements. Dr. Lee will carefully assess your oral health to ensure that you do not have any active gum disease and that your jaw has sufficient bone volume to support dental implants. If any issues are identified that prevent immediate implant placement, Dr. Lee will develop a treatment plan aimed at potentially making you eligible for implants in the future.
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THE DENTAL IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURE PROCEDURE
Once you have finished any required preparatory treatment, such as extractions or bone grafts, the next step is the implant placement surgery. Dr. Lee will carefully insert dental implants in Plano at specific locations in your jawbone. Following this, there will be a healing period where the implants will fuse with the surrounding tissue through a process called osseointegration.
After the process of osseointegration, Dr. Lee will create custom dental implant-retained dentures for you. These prosthetics can either be permanently fixed in your mouth or designed as a removable overdenture that securely attaches to small attachments on your dental implants.
THE BENEFITS OF COMBINING DENTURES AND DENTAL IMPLANTS
- The implants help maintain the jawbone by acting as replacement tooth roots, stimulating the bone and preventing the usual deterioration that happens after losing a tooth.
- With their strong bite force, these teeth offer great power. Once anchored in your jaw, you can enjoy eating almost any food without needing to take extra precautions.
- The fit of traditional dentures will remain unchanged. However, it is necessary to periodically reline them to ensure their fit. On the other hand, dental implant-retained dentures do not require this adjustment.
- You will experience a natural look and feel with these teeth, allowing you to speak and smile confidently.