Implant supported dentures use dental implants to prevent them from moving about while a patient chews or speaks. They are much more complicated that traditional complete dentures and require more time to construct. Many denture wearers hate their dentures and some refuse to wear them at all while keeping their plates out almost all of the time. A person with ill fitting loose dentures is often a miserable wreck. Using dental implants to hold dentures in place is often a good solution to this problem.
Ther phases in implant supported dentures construction are (1) diagnostic, (2) bone augmentation [ if necessary ], (2b) dental implant surgery, (3) retainer design and construction and finally, (4) denture design and construction. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Most of us know this from experience so that every moment in planning is well worth it. Many patients who have deficient bone need to have bone grafting before their dental implants are placed. There are also choices in exactly how the permanent dentures will be held in place.
Implant supported dentures can help denture wearers restore lost chewing function. Since it is very difficult for them to fall out while speaking or eating, patients are much more confident and comfortable in public and around others. The aggravation and embarrassment of the previous ill fitting and loose dentures is practically eliminated. They are usually made for the lower jaw because traditional dentures tend to have more problems on the lower jaw than the upper. Implant upper dentures can be constructed with no covering over the roof of the mouth. This allows for better comfort and taste.
The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. They offer implant supported dentures and our dentists and staff often perform all of the phases necessary to construct these dental restorations. If you are interested in a free dental implant consultation with our dentures dentist, Dr. Mark A Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to schedule your appointment.