Dentures are an effective and economical way to replace missing teeth, but many patients complain about their lack of stability, the requirement for pastes or adhesives, and the necessity to repair them over time.
Do You Need Implant Supported Dentures?
Missing teeth can lead to a loss of bone density in the body and weakening of the jaw bone. Removable dentures can become loose and difficult to wear when the ridge diminishes making eating and speaking difficult.
You can escape the discomfort and embarrassment of traditional “plates” by supporting your prosthesis with dental implants.
Traditional Dentures Vs. Implant Supported Dentures
Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of traditional dentures versus implant suported dentures is critcal in making the right decision for you. Our dentists are highly trained in assiting you gather information in an informative and rational manner. It is important to us that you find the solution that best fits your lifestyle. In a nutshell, traditional dentures require sufficent jaw ridge height in order to stabilize while chewing or talking. Implanted supported dentures this jaw ridge height is not as critical since support is derived directly from the implants themselves.
