Implant Dentures – Vero Beach, FL
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Modern dentures are more lifelike and comfortable than ever, but many people still become frustrated with the limitations of traditional appliances. Since they don’t have a secure anchor to hold them in place, conventional dentures can slide about on the gums during speech or chewing and may even fall out at embarrassing moments. Thankfully, implant dentures from Cromer & Cairns Dental hold themselves in place using titanium pieces surgically inserted into the jawbone, which gives them superior leverage and longevity, and Dr. Schwartz has placed more than 10,000 dental implants. Here’s a quick look at how implant dentures work, but please contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Cromer & Cairns Dental for Implant Dentures?
- Replace Many Lost Teeth with One Restoration
- FREE Dental Implant Consultation
- Experienced Implant Dentist
What Are Implant Dentures?
A dental implant is a small rod typically made from titanium that is designed to be surgically inserted into the jawbone through the gum tissue, and it can be used to support a prosthetic device such as a dental crown, bridge, or denture. Implant dentures usually require four or more dental implants to be placed, and they can be used to replace full arches of missing teeth. Since implant dentures are anchored to the jawbone, they can work exactly like real teeth and exert maximum chewing power, and they can also last much longer than conventional dentures. After a brief consultation with Dr. Schwartz, he may recommend replacing your teeth with a device like:
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed implant dentures are designed to remain securely attached to the patient’s jawbone, so they should not be able to be removed without the help of a qualified implant dentist. These devices typically require four to six dental implants, and many patients who wear them report frequently forgetting that they have dentures at all. However, a suitable candidate will have to have sufficient jawbone mass to receive them.
Removable Implant Dentures
Sometimes called “snap-on dentures,” these devices can be detached from the implants supporting them for hygiene purposes. They usually only require two to five dental implants, which can make them a great option for patients with low jawbone density.
The Implant Denture Process
While it takes significantly longer to get implant dentures than traditional restorations, they offer a range of incredibly benefits that make them worth the investment. The team at Cromer & Cains Dental is trained and equipped to complete the entire implant placement process in-house so you won’t have to worry about seeing a specialist who uses a different pricing structure, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process during your consultation.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
A suitable implant denture candidate will be free from oral infections, healthy enough to receive minor surgery, and have sufficiently strong jawbones to support implants. If you have oral infections, we’ll be happy to clear them up with appropriate restorative treatments at our office, and we can refer you to a specialist who can reinforce your jawbones with bone grafts if necessary. We’ll be happy to determine the best way to replace your lost teeth when we see you at our Vero Beach office for your consultation.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
Implant dentures offer a range of important benefits like:
- Restoring the appearance of your smile
- Enhancing chewing power
- Longer lifespan than traditional dentures
- Preserve the health and strength of the jawbone
- Improved speaking ability
- Potentially saving the patient large sums of money in the long run by negating the need for frequent replacement devices.