How Dental Implants Are Changing The Lives Of Denture Wearers
If you’re a denture wearer then you’re not alone if you’re struggling to keep your dentures in place and finding that your diet is restricted too. Denture stabilisation is growing ever more popular as a method of securing dentures with the aid of dental implants in Richmond and elsewhere in the UK.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small screw-like posts made from titanium which are placed into the jawbone during a short surgical procedure, carried out by Dr. Harmit Kalsi, here at Sheen Dental. In most cases he uses a local anaesthetic but, if a patient is particularly nervous or doesn’t want to be aware of the procedure, then the surgery can be carried out with IV Sedation.
Once the implants have integrated with the bone in the jaw they are used to anchor your dentures and keep them securely in place. Dental implants can also be used with bridges and partial dentures for patients who still have some of their biological teeth remaining.
The benefits of implant retained dentures
Dentures are a popular choice of tooth replacement for a person who has lost all of their teeth. However, over time dentures become loose as bone and gum tissue starts to recede and patients find themselves having to have their dentures adjusted on a regular basis. Most denture wearers also find themselves placing more reliance on dental adhesives to keep their dentures in place.
Dental implants solve this problem because they act as the missing tooth roots and re-stimulate the bone and gum tissues to promote new healthy bone growth and prevent the jawbone from further degeneration. They also secure the dentures and stop them from moving around in the mouth. Because they’re anchored into the jawbone they look more natural and can withstand a greater biting pressure, which means you’ll be able to eat all of your favourite foods again.
How do they work?
Dentures can be attached to dental implants in a number of ways. Each method has a different function and a different cost. Dentures can be attached to implants using a ball and O ring attachment which allows the patient to easily remove them for cleaning. These feel comfortable and usually require fewer implants. Dentures can also be attached to implants by using a screw retention which makes them more of a permanent fixture which can only be removed by a dentist for cleaning the prosthesis.
If you’d like to find out more about dental implants and denture stabilisation then why not come and have a talk with Dr. Harmit Kalsi and the team at a free implant consultation. This can be booked online at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or by phoning us direct on 020 8876 5277.