For people with major tooth loss, a bridge or partial denture may not be enough. Instead, you may need a full set of dentures. For a solution that is more secure and longer lasting than removable options, we can secure them with dental implants. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about our implant-secured dentures. We can offer a full set of teeth that look and act like natural smiles, and can last far longer than traditional removable prosthetics!
The Impact of Major Tooth Loss
Losing a significant number of your natural teeth could lead to serious trouble. You could develop misalignment as your remaining teeth drift from position. You could be Lim, tied in your meal options, your favorite dishes could be out of reach! Tooth loss could also lead to issues with clear speech. As the body stops sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing teeth, this could weaken our smile and lead to further tooth loss and a much older appearance. But we can help preserve your smile and keep it intact with the placement of one or more dental implants.
Securing Your Dental Implants
Dental implants are not like bridges or removable dentures. These are biocompatible titanium posts that we insert directly into your jaw. Once in place, they act like new tooth roots. Our team will plan the process in detail with advanced digital imaging, so that we can secure them at the perfect angle and position to support new teeth and stimulate the growth of jawbone structure. If you are receiving a set of prosthetics, we will insert multiple posts per arch.
Attaching Your Denture
Once your posts are in place, we will attach a set of custom dentures to them. This could happen in a follow-up visit or possibly in the same appointment. Once attached, these will be fixed in place and don’t need to be removed for cleaning or soaking. They will never shift when you eat or speak, and will look and function like natural teeth, lasting for decades to come, possibly a lifetime!
If you have any questions about how we will secure your new teeth with dental implants, or if you have major tooth loss that you want to see addressed, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule a Visit for Prosthodontic Dentistry
Our team wants to provide a solution to missing teeth with a fixed set of prosthetics! You will be able to smile with confidence and also enjoy your favorite foods again without hesitation. To learn more about addressing your tooth loss, or to schedule your next visit with us, call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500. Let’s obtain a stunning smile this summer!
