Bone Growth
Young or old, if you have dentures you are at risk for that
“sunken jaw” look. It comes with the territory. As the prosthetic sits directly
on the gums the bone shrinks, dentures become looser and you may even
experience them slipping out at inopportune times. While complete dental implants are the industry standard of care for a missing tooth, not everyone is
a candidate. For the rest of us, there’s a happy middle ground of securing your
dentures with dental implants.
Many of us like to believe the worst part of losing teeth is
the social stigma. The truth is actually worse than that. Just like with
untreated tooth loss, the jawbone beneath dentures slowly (or quickly)
deteriorates. This can be avoided with dental implants supporting your dentures.
The implants are surgically placed into the jawbone and used
as an anchor for a secure fitting denture. Over time, the implants go through a
process called osseointegrate, where they will fuse to your jawbone. This both
encourages bone growth and keeps your smile in place. Often times we’re even
able to modify a patient’s existing dentures to work with the new implant
hardware.
If you’re ready to preserve your oral health, give us a call
for a consultation. We’ll find out together if you’re a candidate for implant
supported dentures and if your current prosthetic lends itself to an upgrade.
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