Advantages:
This type of denture is far more
stable than the traditional denture. The implant supported denture
does not cover the roof of your mouth, so there is a more natural
feeling when wearing one. Care of your dental implant supported
denture is easy, just remove the denture at least twice a day for
cleaning. An implant supported denture will have a more firm fit
than a denture held in place with just suction. Most people find it
has a more natural feel as well. Chewing is often easier and you
don't have to deal with adhesives or sealants to help secure the
denture.
Disadvantages:
The clip and other attachments on
the bar-attached denture will need to be replaced every six to
twelve months. They are plastic parts and will wear. You must
still avoid sticky or very hard foods as a dental implant supported
denture can break just like a traditional denture. The fit is
critical so that pressure is evenly distributed across the bar that
retains the denture. This may lead to more visits to the dentist to
make sure the fit is proper throughout the life of the denture. If
you are a smoker any type of dental implant may not be for you. Do
to the healing that is involved, smokers are usually not good
candidates for dental implants.
Next: Before and after photos
of denture patients
- Introduction to denture section
- Dental implant supported denture - an overview
- When are dental implant supported
denture a possible solution?
- Procedure description: dental implant
supported denture
- Dental implant supported
denture & false teeth - different types
- How much do dental implant supported denture cost?
- Things to consider - Pros and cons of
getting dental implant supported denture
- Before and after photos - dental implant
supported denture
- Personal stories from people who
have dental implant supported denture
- Discuss dental implant supported
denture on the implant dentistry message board
