People who are missing teeth have more tooth replacement choices than ever before. State-of-the-art replacement, whether it’s for one missing tooth or a set of dentures, involve dental implants, available from The Addison Dentist.
Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over conventional dentures.
- Secure in the mouth—no slipping
- Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function
- Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate
- Comfortable
- Little or no gum irritation
- Doesn’t inhibit speaking ability
- Strong and durable
- Implants prevent bone loss and “sunken face”
- Allows user to eat any type of food—even steak
- No adhesive required
- Minimally invasive oral surgery for implant placement
What Are The Differences Between Fixed and Removable?
Fixed implant-retained dentures (sometimes called screw-in) require more implants than the removable type. They can restore 100% chewing function.
Removable implant dentures (sometimes called snap-in) may require just 4 implants to stabilize the upper arch and just 2 for the lower denture. Removable implant-stabilized dentures can restore up to 90% of chewing ability.
How Do I Choose?
To determine what is best for you, please call us to schedule a consultation. The following factors will influence the recommendation:
Bone Condition
Implants require a sufficient amount of healthy bone structure for placement. The condition of your jaw bone affects whether or not it can support implants and where the posts can be inserted.
Cost
Fixed implant dentures cost more but some men and women believe the benefits outweigh the extra expense.
Convenience
Fixed implant-stabilized dentures don’t have to be removed for cleaning. Patients who have found it inconvenient to clean conventional dentures would face the same issue with removable implant-retained dentures.
Diet
Fixed dentures are stronger than removable dentures. Patients who favor foods that are harder to chew should consider this.
Sleep Conditions
People with TMJ or sleep apnea may find it more difficult to manage these conditions if they have to remove their dentures at night.
Dental implants from The Addison Dentist have transformed many lives. We also offer a wide range of general dentistry services. Schedule an appointment with us today.
Contact The Addison Dentist:
469-998-2515
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001
