Dentures Secured On Dental Implants

Replacing missing teeth with implant retained dentures

Usually, when you lose a tooth, it is best for your oral health to have it replaced. Missing teeth can affect your “bite” as well as your ability to speak and chew. Their loss can increase the burden on your remaining teeth and can cause muscle pain in your jaws and headaches. And of course, losing a tooth can affect your appearance. Read information below about your denture support options for replace a full dental arch. Call our Mentor office with your questions to make an appointment with Dr. Al Budrys or Dr. Leek: Budrys Dental Office in Mentor OH Phone Number (440) 951-1318.

The following information reviews replacing missing teeth with an implant retained denture.

Ball Attachment Denture | Bar Attachment Denture | Screw Retained Denture | Upper Dental Arch Replacement


Replace Your Missing Teeth With Dentures

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Although many patients have no problem wearing an upper denture, some people find it difficult to wear and eat with lower dentures. Several dental implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth:

What if I’m missing all of my lower teeth?

Ball Attachment Denture

One option is to have two dental implants placed in your lower jaw and a denture made that snaps onto these implants. This option allows your lower denture to be more stable while chewing than without implants. However, there will still be movement of your lower denture, and sore spots will occur if any food particles, especially seeds, are caught under it. As with all removable replacement teeth, you still will need periodic appointments for denture adjustment.

Illustrated Procedure: Ball Attachment Denture

Illustration: A mouth with the lower jaw missing all of its teeth
1. Before
Illustration: A mouth with the lower jaw with two implants and no bottom teeth
2. Implants Placed
Illustration: A mouth with a Ball Attachment Denture latched onto the lower jaw by two implants
3. Denture Attached

Bar Attachment Denture

Another option involves placing four to six implants, depending on your jaw size or shape, into your lower jaw. After healing is complete, the implants are connected with a custom-made support bar. Your denture will be made with special internal retention clips that attach onto the support bar, enabling the denture to snap firmly into place. This is called an overdenture. The advantage of this option is that it is much more stable than the first option and allows very little denture movement. Your denture is still removable for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Illustrated Procedure: Bar Attachment Denture

Illustration: A mouth that has all teeth missing on its lower jaw
1. Before
Illustration: A mouth without teeth and four implants connected by a metal bar on its lower jaw
2. Implants Placed
Illustration: A mouth with a Bar Attachment Denture secured onto the lower jaw by four implants
3. Denture Attached

Screw Retained Denture

A third option involves placing five or more implants in your jaw and attaching a permanent denture. Your denture is held in place by screws or clasps that secure it to the support posts or bar. It doesn’t touch the gum tissue, which allows you to clean under the denture without removing it. This denture will replace all your missing lower teeth and will not be removed except at maintenance visits. Although cleaning under your denture without removing it is more time consuming and requires more dexterity, many patients who want a permanent denture prefer this option.

Illustrated Procedure: Screw-Retained Denture

Illustration: A mouth that has all lower jaw teeth missing
1. Before
Illustration: A mouth that has eight implants and no teeth on its lower jaw
2. Implants Placed
Illustration: A mouth with a Screw Attachment Denture affixed onto the lower jaw by eight implants
3. Denture Attached

What If I’m Missing All Of My Upper Teeth?

A similar range of treatment options is also available for your upper jaw. However, because the bone is not as hard as that in the lower jaw, people often need more implants to support their new replacement teeth. Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.

Illustration: An Implant Retained Upper Denture with its implants attached

Depending upon the number of implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.

Implant benefits as supports for dentures

  • Improved confidence
  • Stability during eating
  • Bone and gum preservation
  • Improved dental hygiene
  • Superior esthetics
  • Nutritional benefits

Call us today in Mentor to see if you are a candidate for implant-supported dentures to replace your missing teeth! Budrys Dental Office in Mentor OH Phone Number (440) 951-1318.

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