Denture Stabilisation with Dental Implants

The problems with loose dentures

Millions of people around the world are missing all their teeth in their upper or lower jaw. Many of them struggle to keep their dentures secure, particularly in the lower jaw. If you are one of them, you already know about the embarrassment of slipping dentures, not being able to eat all the foods that you love and the ineffectiveness of denture adhesives. Fortunately, there is now a way to make your denture work the way it was intended: stabilization with dental implants.

Benefits of denture stabilization

Restores proper chewing, allowing a better diet and improved health
Improves speech and confidence
Increases comfort with less irritation of gum tissue
Ends the cost and inconvenience of denture adhesives
Often can utilize your existing denture
Minimally invasive procedure

Denture Supported by Four Overdenture Implants

Anatomy of overdentures

Denture supported by four overdenture implants
Denture modified for implants
Ball-top attachment holds denture secure
Biocompatible titanium alloy - the same material used in joint replacement
Implant surface promotes bone growth around implant

Dental stabilization with implants explained

Too many people who have conventional dentures don’t wear them for the simple fact that they don’t stay in place. Dental implants offer a way to keep dentures in place and allow you to go about your daily life with confidence.

The use of dental implants to stabilize dentures has proven to be successful for hundreds of thousands of people. The number is growing daily as word spreads of the effectiveness and long-term integrity of the treatment. In fact, dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device.

In the procedure titanium screws (implants) with integrated ball-tops are inserted into the jaw, where they will fuse into the bone. The procedure typically takes about an hour, and can be done under local anesthesia. Your existing denture is modified to sit comfortably over the implants during the healing phase.

Discomfort from the procedure is usually minor. Your dentist can prescribe medication to alleviate pain and will suggest a modified diet during the initial healing phase.

After the implants have healed, your denture is modified to snap onto the ball-tops. The denture will be secure until you remove it for cleaning. Simply apply upward pressure to the front of the denture with your thumbs to unseat the denture.

What to expect afterwards

Daily cleaning consists of removing your denture at night and brushing around your implants to remove any food and plaque. Brushing also stimulates blood flow in the surrounding gum tissue. Following your doctor’s post-operative instructions and maintaining your dental hygiene are important factors in ensuring the long-term success of your treatment.