Have you ever gone to turn a doorknob, and the knob just fell off? Or what if every time you walked on your floor, the wood shifted underneath your feet? When everyday objects become loose and unstable, they can cause serious frustration in our daily lives. If you have loose or ill-fitting dentures, you know exactly what we’re talking about! Loose dentures create various problems that may affect your ability to eat, speak, and even smile confidently. Fortunately, Dr. Magno at San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants has an easy way to stabilize that loose denture with an affordable replacement! Using dental implants to secure your dentures directly to your jawbone, Dr. Magno can keep your teeth firmly in place.
The Issues With Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures, while a common solution for missing teeth, do have some downsides.
Over time, as your jawbone loses mass and volume due to tooth loss, these prosthetics will loosen in your mouth. Unfortunately, this may make traditional dentures very uncomfortable, as they cause irritation or sores on the gums.
Additionally, loose dentures make eating more difficult, as your smile often lacks the bite force to break down foods efficiently. In the worst cases, loose dentures may lead to a lack of nutrition and a drastic change in diet.
Because traditional dentures don’t prevent jawbone loss, your bone will continue to diminish underneath your prosthetic. The only tooth replacement method that also prevents bone resorption is dental implants!
However, at San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants, Dr. Magno uses mini dental implants rather than their conventional counterparts! These narrow-diameter posts prevent bone resorption and restore your smile with a stable denture replacement.
Using Implant Dentures for Denture Replacement
Implant-supported dentures represent a modern and versatile evolution of traditional dentures.
Using small titanium posts, known as mini dental implants, we can stabilize your denture by providing it with a solid foundation. Think of it like fastening a tent to solid ground using stakes. It prevents the tent from shifting, moving, or flying away on a windy day.
Anchoring your denture with mini implants prevents your prosthetic from sliding around in your mouth or from potentially falling out. This stability emulates your natural teeth, both in function and aesthetics.
Because of the security dental implants provide, implant dentures don’t require the same bulky gum base common with traditional dentures. Instead, they feature a sleeker design that frees your upper palate, which patients like you find to be much more comfortable.
Placing mini implants is simple, thanks to their small and simple structure. Dr. Magno uses a minimally invasive procedure to place mini implants, which allows for much faster healing. In most cases, mini implants are secure enough immediately after placement to support a temporary restoration. Then, in a few weeks, your implants will be stable enough to anchor a final denture in place, fully restoring your smile!
Different Styles for Different Smiles
Implant dentures come in several different styles, each with its own level of stability and removability. Depending on your preferences and lifestyle, you might opt for:
- Snap-on overdentures: This implant-retained denture is easily removed for cleaning at night, but thanks to 4-8 mini implant anchor points, it stays securely fastened throughout the day. In some cases, if your current denture is in good condition, we may even be able to transform it into an overdenture!
- Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: Don’t be fooled by the word bridge. These roundhouse zirconia bridges are meant to replace all your teeth, exactly like a denture. Most of the time, they stay in place thanks to 6-10 mini implants. However, Dr. Magno will remove them at your routine check-ups for professional cleaning.
- Non-removable roundhouse bridge: These zirconia bridges are cemented onto 10-12 mini implants, offering the ultimate stability and functionality. They offer an experience as close as we can get to natural teeth, as they never come out of your mouth! These natural-looking dentures are incredibly secure, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite foods without hesitation!
Denture Replacement: Secure Your Bite With Mini Implants!
Life’s too short to live with an old, ill-fitting denture. When your loose denture affects what you can eat, how you speak, and your confidence, it’s time for a denture replacement! If you’re searching for a secure replacement, mini implant dentures are your ticket to a brighter, more confident smile. Dr. Magno is here to support you on this journey, so why not take that first step?
Schedule a consultation and learn more about how mini implant dentures can change your life!
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