Secure replacement teeth
For adults in Richmond, dentures are a way of restoring the look of lost teeth, as well as some of the function. They are placed over the gums, and can be removed for cleaning. If you wear one already, you’ll know the caution that’s required when eating with a denture, so that it doesn’t slip out onto the table at mealtimes.
If you’ve been missing several teeth for a long time, and have worn dentures in Richmond to replace them, you might experience deterioration of the jawbone. This can affect the firmness of your facial appearance, and lead to the development of a sunken look.
Another potential problem is that your dentures can become loose, which impairs their function and might cause you to feel frustrated. At Sheen Dental Implants, we can give you a solution to all these problems that will vastly improve your dental function, appearance, and the stability of your bone structure. With dental implants, you’ll be able to bite into your favourite foods, safe in the knowledge that your replacement teeth are securely fixed in your mouth. You won’t have to choose soft or mushy foods anymore. Plus, your remaining teeth will be under less strain, and good oral hygiene will be easy to maintain.
Stages of improvement
Firstly, you’ll come to our practice for a consultation. We’ll make sure your oral health is good enough, and that you have sufficient jawbone density to receive the implants that will stabilise your dentures. Then comes the minor surgical procedure, during which small titanium posts are placed in your jawbone.
After a short period of healing, you’ll come back to our practice in Richmond. Dentures will then be firmly affixed to the implanted posts. Sometimes we can modify your existing dentures so they’re compatible with the implants. Otherwise, we’ll give you precisely-shaped replacements.
Outlook
Over time, your jawbone will mesh with the implants in a process called osseointegration. Your new teeth will have a strong base, so you can use them as you used your natural ones. You may find speaking easier than it was with removable dentures. As long as you look after them properly, your dental implants could last for the rest of your life.