A dentures alternative to replace traditional plates is what any frustrated denture wearers look for. It is well known that one of the greatest problems that George Washington had in his later life was his loose dentures. You are in good company! Dentures can become loose and ill fitting after time, especially as a patient's underlying bone and gums change. There is really very little to hold a traditional plate in the mouth and it is not unusual for many patients to have their plates slip loose or even fall out while talking to someone else.
The best dentures alternative is to place dental implants into the underlying bone and then make implant supported dentures. These dentures are held in place by a bar or balls that attach to the dental implants. Since the bar or balls do not move, the dentures stay in place. When teeth are removed, the jaw bone begins to melt away but the area where dental implants have been placed keeps its bone because of the stimulation transferred to the bone by the implants.
A cheap and quick dentures alternative are mini implant dentures. Mini implants are long thin screw-like dental implants that can be easily placed into the anterior area of the jaw. The same day that the mini implants are placed, an old denture can usually be retrofitted to the exposed heads of the mini dental implants. The patient walks out of the office on the day of surgery with a anchored denture and often without having to pay for new complete dentures.
The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. It is our goal to please all of our patients. To do this, we offer different dentures alternative options and it's up to the patient to choose which he or she wants. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you are interested in consulting about your options with our denture dentist, Dr. Mark A Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to schedule your free dentures consultation. It's the first step in taking good care of yourself.