Implant-Supported Dentures in Raleigh, NC
Traditional dentures have long
been the quick and affordable option for teeth replacement. However, many patients find them uncomfortable and inconvenient when eating or speaking. At VP Dental, dental implants allow us to provide more sturdy and comfortable solutions to missing teeth. We offer implant-retained dentures in Raleigh, NC.
What Are Implant-Retained Dentures?
Unlike traditional dentures, which rely on suction and soft tissue support to stay in place and are removable, implant-retained dentures combine the advantages of dentures with those of dental implants. You get to enjoy the stability, esthetics, and longevity of implants with the affordability of dentures. You also have a much shorter recovery period.
How Do Implant-Retained Dentures Work?
Where conventional dental implants are one per tooth, implant-retained dentures are held in place by only four implants per arch to give them permanent stability. That’s about 24 fewer implants! Because the bone supports these dentures, they don’t pressure the gums. This makes chewing much easier and helps reduce bone loss in the jaw. They are more common for the lower jaw but can also be made for the upper jaw.
Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures
- Stability – After they are clamped into the implant posts, your dentures will be completely stable. They will never wobble or feel loose again.
- Always fit – Traditional dentures need relining every few years to remain fit to your gums. Implant-retained dentures don’t need relining but will remain fit to the implants and your oral cavity.
- Long-lasting – The dentures can last up to seven years, while the implants can last for a lifetime.
- Jawbone preservation – Dental implants help rebuild the jawbone density, which is lost when a tooth is missing.
- Feels like natural teeth – Implant-retained dentures feel like natural teeth because they are attached to the jawbone instead of resting on your gums.
- Eat and Speak Normally – Because these restorations don’t wobble or become loose, you can eat and talk like you have natural teeth.
- Avoid Facial Deformity – Loss of jawbone can cause hallowed cheeks, skin sagging, and wrinkles that give you an older appearance. Restorative dentistry treatments like implant-retained dentures can help avoid these facial deformities.
Who Does Dr. Preston Recommend Them For?
Dr. Preston may recommend implant-retained dentures for patients with no natural teeth remaining if they still have enough healthy jaw bone to support the implants, particularly when full mouth reconstruction with individual implants is outside the patient’s price range.
Secure Denture Solutions
Are you ready to enjoy the benefits of a stable and long-lasting dental restoration? Contact VP Dental today for more information about implant-retained dentures in Raleigh, NC. Dr Preston can sit down with you and determine if this is the right solution for your tooth loss problem.
Do you wish you had a bright, healthy smile? Visit VP Dental in Raleigh, North Carolina, to make that dream a reality. Call us at (919) 518-0540 today to learn more about how our experienced dental team and high-quality dental services can improve your smile and oral health!