A smile is one of the first things we notice about others, making it a powerful form of nonverbal communication that transcends language barriers. But if you feel insecure about your teeth, smiling can be a challenge. In particular, missing teeth can cause embarrassment, leading you to hide your smile. While traditional dentures provide a solution to tooth loss, they come with some significant drawbacks. For instance, they can slip or come loose, leaving wearers worried about them falling out when they smile, laugh, or eat. Fortunately, snap-on dentures, secured by mini implants, offer a more stable and comfortable alternative.
Snap-On Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are artificial teeth set on a large gum base. These restorations stay in place through suction and support from your gums and jawbone. A full upper denture even covers the roof of your mouth for added stability. However, this retention method blocks your palate, interfering with your taste buds and affecting your ability to taste food fully.
For a lower denture, your jawbone and gums provide support. Unfortunately, full lower dentures are notoriously unstable. They rest solely on your jaw, making them even more likely to shift around in your mouth as your jawbone loses mass and volume over time. This movement often leads to gum irritation, difficulties chewing, and food getting trapped underneath the prosthetic. The most effective way to stabilize these loose dentures is by securing them with dental implants.
Implant dentures eliminate the instability of floating dentures, preventing them from shifting or losing their fit. Snap-on dentures, also known as overdentures, are a popular type of implant denture that securely attach to mini dental implants. Unlike traditional dentures, snap-on dentures don’t require a palate that covers the roof of your mouth. With an uncovered upper palate, you can fully savor all the food and drinks you love, enjoying a more comfortable denture experience.
With mini implants anchoring your dentures, they stay securely in place and only come out when you choose to remove them. This system is especially beneficial for those struggling with unstable lower dentures or anyone frustrated by loose or ill-fitting dentures.
Understanding Snap-On Dentures
As the name suggests, snap-on dentures “snap” onto mini dental implants embedded in your jawbone. These dentures feature housings with rubber O-rings that securely fasten them to the implants, eliminating the need for suction or a bulky palate, as is common in traditional dentures. This secure fit provides stability without compromising comfort, and easy removability for cleaning.
If you have a denture that’s in good shape, Dr. Rose Magno at San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants may be able to retrofit it to snap onto the mini implants. This can be a budget-friendly option for those looking to save on costs.
Why Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are an essential component of snap-on dentures. They’re less than 3 millimeters in diameter, which is about the width of a toothpick. As a result, Dr. Magno uses a minimally invasive procedure to place these small titanium posts. She will first create a tiny opening through the gums to fit the implant. Then, she will carefully position the implant into the jawbone!
Amazingly, mini dental implants are immediately stable once placed in the jaw, leading to quicker results than dentures anchored to conventional dental implants.
Conventional dental implants average 5 millimeters in diameter and require a much more invasive procedure. These implants require incisions, stitches, and a healing period of 4-10 months on average. Mini implants heal much faster while providing a solution that’s just as reliable as traditional implants.
At San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants, Dr. Magno uses mini implants because she believes in providing cutting-edge, patient-centered solutions. As a Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA), San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants is committed to enhancing patient comfort and treatment outcomes through minimally invasive dentistry.
Book an Appointment To Learn More About Snap-On Dentures!
If you are looking for a more comfortable and stable denture solution, Dr. Magno invites you to explore snap-on dentures using mini dental implants. These implant dentures provide the benefits of traditional dentures without the common issues like slipping or discomfort. If you’re interested in learning more about snap-on dentures, schedule a consultation today!
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