Implant Dentures – Renton, WA
A Modern Solution for Extensive Tooth Loss
What can you do if all of your teeth are missing? Many people wear traditional dentures in order to enjoy complete smiles again. However, for those looking for a more modern solution, the team at Complete Dental Care of Renton may suggest implant dentures. With this approach, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a lifelike denture as well as long-lasting, reliable dental implants. In order to learn more about this treatment and whether it’s a good fit for you, feel free to give our office a call.
Why Choose Complete Dental Care of Renton for Implant Dentures?
- High-Quality, Long-Lasting Restorations
- An Experienced Staff That Cares
- Dentists That Always Listen
What Are Implant Dentures?
An implant denture doesn’t sit on your gums the way traditional dentures do. Instead, it is anchored to dental implant posts, which are surgically placed in the jaw so that they can bond with the surrounding bone. The implant posts serve as the sturdy foundation for your new smile and provide all kinds of benefits. Some implant dentures are permanently fixed in place while others can be taken out of the mouth at any time.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed implant dentures can be seen as a more convenient option because you don’t have to take them out to clean them. In fact, you can treat them as if they were real teeth by brushing and flossing twice a day. Bear in mind that fixed implant dentures require more bone for support, and about four to eight implant posts are normally required.
Removable Implant Dentures
A removable implant denture can be taken out of your mouth at any time, which makes cleaning underneath it significantly easier. An advantage of removable implant dentures is that they generally require less bone density in the jaw as well as fewer implant posts (with about two to five being needed in many cases).
The Implant Denture Process
Rebuilding your smile with implant dentures is a process that involves the following steps:
- An initial consultation is held to verify that you’re a candidate for dental implants.
- Preliminary work might be performed to ensure successful implant placement.
- The implant posts are inserted into the appropriate areas of the jaw.
- Over the next few months, the implant posts fuse with the jawbone.
- Abutments are attached to the posts.
- The final denture is created and anchored to the implants using the abutments.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Are you missing a full arch of teeth? Is your mouth free of gum disease? Is there plenty of bone density in your jaw? Can you commit to taking good care of your mouth once dental implants have been placed? If the answer to all of these questions is “yes,” you may be a viable candidate for implant dentures, although a consultation is required to know for sure.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
Implant dentures feel natural, and they have a very lifelike appearance; this can go a long way toward helping you feel more confident about showing off your smile. Additionally, the implant posts will provide enough biting force to handle most foods. It should also be noted that, unlike traditional methods of tooth replacement, dental implants can provide the stimulation that normally comes from natural teeth, which means they can help prevent bone loss in the jaw.