Implant Dentures – Mesquite, TX
Replacement Teeth That Don’t Slip
The idea of going through life without any teeth isn’t an inviting one. As such, if you’ve lost an entire arch of teeth, you’ll want to call Riviera Family Dentistry of Mesquite right away to explore your options. While traditional dentures can be a good choice for many people, patients who are looking for a more stable solution may be interested in implant dentures. With this treatment, you can enjoy the benefits of a customized, natural-looking denture supported by reliable dental implant posts!
Why Choose Riviera Family Dentistry of Mesquite for Implant Dentures?
- Partnered with Local Specialists Who Place Implants
- Practice That Utilizes the Latest Technology
- Multiple Caring Dental Experts
What Are Implant Dentures?
Dental implants can act as artificial tooth roots, keeping replacement teeth anchored in place while also providing the surrounding bone with the stimulation it needs to stay strong and healthy. The right number of implant posts can be used to support a full denture in the upper or lower jaw, thus replacing an entire arch of teeth at once.
When you commit to getting implant dentures, you’ll need to decide whether they should be fixed in place or removable. We can discuss which type of implant denture is right for you at your initial consultation.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
A fixed implant denture is designed to stay permanently attached to the implant posts. Only a dental professional will be able to remove it. Otherwise, it will remain in your mouth 24/7, meaning you can brush and floss it as if it were your natural teeth.
Removable Implant Dentures
If you have relatively low bone density in your jaws, removable implant dentures may be the best choice for you since they don’t require as many implant posts. Having an implant denture that you can take out of your mouth at any time can help simplify the process of cleaning underneath it.
The Implant Denture Process
Rebuilding your smile with implant dentures typically takes months. The process involves the following steps:
- An initial consultation is held to make sure that you’re able to have dental implants placed.
- If necessary, bone grafting, gum disease treatment, or other preliminary treatments may be performed.
- An outside specialist will surgically insert the dental implants into your jaw.
- Abutments will be attached to the implant posts after they’ve fused with the bone.
- A customized full denture will be created and carefully anchored to the implant posts.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
We’ll have to take a look at your mouth in order to determine the answer to this question. In particular, we’ll need to make sure that you don’t have any oral health issues that could lead to dental implant failure. Also, it’ll be necessary to determine whether you currently have enough jawbone density for implant posts; if you don’t, it may be possible to correct the issue with bone grafting.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
By the end of the process, your implant dentures will look and feel like your natural teeth. On top of that, implant dentures offer better chewing power than traditional dentures, allowing you to eat virtually anything you want. And as long as you give your implant dentures the right kind of maintenance, you can expect them to last for a very long time.