Why Implant Supported Dentures Are So Popular

Are you interested in getting implant supported dentures and looking for information on this tooth replacement option? To understand why implant supported dentures are so popular, consider the alternatives: full implants or traditional dentures. Both options have significant drawbacks that implant supported dentures do not. Implant supported dentures are fast becoming the ideal option for replacing lost teeth.

What are implant supported dentures?

Implant supported dentures are essentially a set of sturdy dentures supported in the mouth by dental implants. These implants are usually small screws placed directly into the jawbone to hold the dentures in place. Generally, four to six screws are needed and they will have to set for several months before the dentures can be attached.

Implant supported dentures are a permanent alternative to traditional dentures. Unlike conventional dentures, implant supported dentures cannot be removed without the aid of a dentist.

Implant supported dentures are a compromise between dentures and implants

Traditionally, implants have been the gold standard for replacing teeth. However, they can be very expensive and it can take a long time to get a mouth full of implants properly placed. Traditional dentures have been the go-to option for many patients because of their affordability and the relative quickness with which they can be acquired.

Implant supported dentures have become wildly popular in recent years because they combine the best of both traditional dentures and full implants. Implant supported dentures have the permanence and sturdy hold of dental implants with the lower cost and ease of dentures.

Implant supported dentures resemble natural teeth

Unlike traditional dentures, which can slide around the mouth or even fall out, implant supported dentures are solidly held in place and given support by the implants. They do not need to be removed or cleaned and patients have no food restrictions while using implant supported dentures, which can be a welcome change for traditional denture wearers who have to give up foods that are not suitable for their dentures.

Another advantage of implant supported dentures is that they are crafted to match the patient’s mouth. They not only resemble the shape and color of natural teeth nearly exactly, but they also help maintain jaw structure. The implants keep jaw tissue strong by stimulating the effects of natural teeth. When tooth loss occurs, the jawbone is no longer stimulated and this can lead to bone loss, which can further lead to a sunken facial appearance.

Implant supported dentures are easier to care for

Implant supported dentures are extremely easy to care for. While traditional dentures must be removed and cleaned outside the mouth, implant supported dentures simply need to be brushed and flossed like natural teeth. With implant supported dentures, there is no need to use adhesives or to sleep toothless.

The bottom line

Not everyone is qualified for implant supported dentures and some patients may require extra tissue grafting to properly hold the implants. A dental consultation is the first step towards getting implant supported dentures.

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