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When it comes to replacing lost teeth, you’ve got no shortage of options. Depending on how many teeth you’re missing, you might consider a bridge, an implant, or dentures. You might even consider implant dentures. Implant dentures, which are available here at Lone Star Dental Care in Frisco, Texas, combine the coverage of dentures with the durability of implants.
Dr. Afshin Vahadi and Dr. Vafa Mirshams offer two types of implant dentures 一 snap-in dentures and screw-in dentures 一 to help you restore the form and function of your mouth.
When most people think of dentures, they imagine the removable trays that you simply pop into your mouth and hold in place with denture adhesive. Traditional dentures simply rest on top of your gums. Dentures include a palate, gums, and prosthetic teeth. These are easily removed each night and soaked in a denture-soaking solution. There are a few downsides to this type of denture. They can slip or become loose, for example, which can increase your risk of sores.
That’s where implant dentures come into play. Implant dentures can replace a full arch of teeth (like traditional dentures), but they are much more secure, thanks to a few well-placed implant posts. In other words, implant dentures are dentures that are supported by implants.
There are two types of implant dentures: snap-in and screw-in.
Snap-in dentures are implant dentures that are removable. Each row of teeth is secured by two to four dental implant posts, but they snap in and out, allowing you to easily clean them.
Snap-in dentures:
While snap-in dentures are removable, screw-in implant dentures aren’t. Instead of snapping into place, they are securely and permanently attached to your implants. The dentures are “screwed” to the implant posts.
Because screw-in implant dentures are so secure, eating is a very comfortable process. There’s no messy denture adhesive to mess with, and you don't have to worry about sliding dentures.
Screw-in dentures:
Implants (and implant-supported dentures) aren’t right for everyone. Ideal candidates for dental implant surgery should:
Not sure if implants are right for you? During your consultation, we review your needs, your overall health and preferences, and examine your mouth. Our experts excel at matching the right restorative procedure with each patient. Whether you need a bridge, a single implant, or implant-supported dentures, we’re with you every step of your journey.
Replacing missing teeth offers more than just cosmetic advantages. Implant-supported dentures boost your confidence, improve your ability to eat, restore clear speech, and help you avoid the jawbone atrophy that’s associated with traditional dentures.
Ready to find out which type of dentures is right for you? To schedule an appointment, call or use our online scheduling tool to see us at our office.
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