Implant dentures are a state-of-the-art method for restoring your smile following extensive tooth loss. With implant dentures, the denture is permanently and securely held in place by dental implants. The use of messy dental adhesives to secure your dentures is completely eliminated. Dr. Marlon Brown and Dr. Asif Taufiq, the skilled dental professionals at Gateway Dental & Implant Center in Bethlehem, GA, can determine if implant dentures are an option for you.
What are Implant Dentures?
Implant dentures are sometimes also called implant-supported dentures since they are secured by dental implants. Four to six dental implants are inserted into the jawbone and function like anchors or roots to hold the denture in place. The denture is then attached to the dental implants and will remain fixed in place. Implant dentures look, feel and function like natural teeth and will not slip when eating or talking.
Not everyone is a candidate for implant dentures. Since the dental implants are inserted into the jawbone, there must be enough bone tissue to support the placement of the implants. Unfortunately, bone loss tends to be a side effect of tooth loss so this exciting tooth replacement method might not be a possibility for everyone. The body naturally reabsorbs bone tissue in the jaw area when it is not supporting any teeth. The experienced dental team at our office in Bethlehem, GA, can determine if implant dentures can be used to restore your smile.
Benefits of Implant Dentures
There is a multitude of benefits to restoring your smile with implant dentures. Some key benefits include looking and feeling just like natural teeth and remaining fixed in place with no risk of slipping out of place. Implant dentures are also extremely durable and can last a lifetime when cared for properly. They are as easy to care for as your regular teeth.
Another exciting benefit of implant dentures is that they help reduce the side effects of tooth loss. By providing support for facial muscles, they restore the natural shape of the face by reducing facial sagging and drooping. Implant dentures also improve speech that was affected by gaps in your smile. They also prevent bone tissue in the jaw area from being reabsorbed by the body due to tooth loss.
Implant dentures can give you back your smile, restore tooth functioning, and minimize the side effects of tooth loss. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Brown or Dr. Taufiq to find out if you are a candidate for implant dentures by calling Gateway Dental & Implant Center in Bethlehem, GA, at (470) 524-6600.