Dental Implant-Supported Dentures — Boca Raton, FL

What Are Dental Implant-Supported Dentures?

Implant dentures are similar to traditional dentures in that they consist of artificial teeth set into a gum-colored base. However, instead of resting on top of the gums and relying on natural suction to stay in place, they’re supported with dental implants. These small titanium posts can anchor a full denture into the jaw to provide unmatched comfort and stability.

There are two basic categories of implant dentures. Depending on your unique preferences and needs, we will help you choose the type that’s best for you:

Fixed/Permanent Dental Implant-Supported Dentures

Fixed implant dentures live up to their name: they’re designed to permanently stay fixed in place. This means you can comfortably wear them 24/7 with no problems. They are only removed when you visit a dentist for a professional cleaning or other treatment.

Removable Dental Implant-Supported Dentures

Removable implant dentures “snap” onto and off of the implants via small attachments. In some cases, a patient’s existing traditional denture can be retrofitted to work with implants. While you’ll need to remove this denture for cleaning, they typically require less jawbone density to be placed.

The Dental Implant-Supported Denture Procedure

To get started, you will first visit us for a consultation. We will evaluate your oral health, talk to you about your treatment options, and answer all of your questions. If you decide to proceed with treatment, you’ll visit a trusted local implant dentist in Boca Raton, who will insert dental implants at precise, strategically planned locations throughout your jawbone.

After you have had some time to heal and your implants have bonded with your jawbone, you will come back to us for the next step. During this appointment, we will use our experience and expertise to design your denture. You can expect your new teeth to be a perfect complement for your natural oral and facial structures, both aesthetically and functionally.

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implant-Supported Dentures?

Thanks to advances in dental techniques and technology, most patients who have lost all or most of their teeth can become eligible to receive implant dentures. You may be an excellent candidate if you:

• Have adequate bone structure in your jaw to support dental implants
• Have no oral or overall health problems that might jeopardize your ability to heal well after surgery
• Do not smoke or use tobacco
• Are frustrated by your traditional denture and want to upgrade to a solution that is more comfortable, more reliable, and longer-lasting than your current prosthetic

If you’re not initially a good candidate for implant dentures, that’s ok! Many of our patients need preliminary treatments like a bone graft or gum disease treatment to become eligible for implant dentures.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Combining dentures and dental implants in Boca Raton offers numerous benefits:

• Traditional dentures need to be replaced every few years due to changes in the jaw structure. However, implants prevent such changes, which means that implant dentures will serve you well for many years, potentially even a lifetime!
• Removable implant dentures combine the convenience and cleanability of traditional dentures with the stability and oral health benefits of dental implants.
• The stability that dental implants provide mean you will not have to worry about your new teeth slipping out of place or making embarrassing noises when you eat and speak.

Are you ready to learn more about how our team can help you experience the benefits of implant dentures? Request your consultation today.