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Implant Supported Overdenture Peterborough ON

Implant-Supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures are a more permanent and secure option for replacing your teeth and restoring your smile. Implant-supported dentures combine the best parts of dental implants and dentures, providing a foundation for many teeth to be placed at once.

If you have lost all of your teeth on your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, dentures can give you your teeth back. However, traditional dentures are not perfect. Because they sit on the gums, they might not be very secure, especially lower dentures, and you might be limited to eating more soft foods than you’d like.
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Not everyone who has lost their teeth is eligible for regular dental implants. That’s because tooth loss (and dental diseases like periodontitis) leads to bone loss in your jaw. If too much of the bone in your jaw has dissolved away over time, there may not be enough bone structure left to anchor a full set of implants. However, because implant-supported dentures only require a few implants, the dentist can place them where bone density is best able to support them. If bone grafting is needed for implant-supported dentures, it will only be needed where the few implants will go and not the entire top or bottom jaw.

What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are used as the foundation for a removable arch of replacement teeth—in other words, dentures. Unlike traditional dentures that are held on with suction or adhesive, implant-supported dentures clip onto the implants for a very secure fit. This added security is especially attractive to people who are replacing their bottom arch of teeth, because standard lower dentures are less stable than top dentures. This added stability allows most patients to start reintroducing tougher and harder foods back into their diet, which is great for both quality of life and nutrition.

In addition to a more secure fit, there are a few more major advantages to getting implant-supported dentures:

Implant-Supported Dentures Are More Affordable

Implant-supported dentures can be more affordable than regular implants because fewer implants are needed. Two, four, or six dental implants is often all you need to secure dentures. Another added cost-saving factor is the possibility of retrofitting your existing dentures to clip onto implant-supported dentures. If you’re already a denture wearer and are happy with your existing dentures or want to save money, it’s often possible to add snaps to your existing dentures so you can keep wearing them with your new dental implants. Of course, if you want to upgrade or redo the look of your teeth, we can create new custom dentures to go with your new dental implants.

Implant-Supported Dentures Can Help Stop or Prevent Bone Loss

One of the reasons you lose bone structure when you lose your teeth is because of the lack of sensation from biting and chewing. The roots of your teeth naturally transfer the force of your bite into your jawbone, thus stimulating bone to renew and regenerate itself continuously. When you lose teeth or have them removed, your jawbone no longer gets the signal to regenerate, even if you chew with dentures. With implant-supported dentures, the force of your bite can travel through your false teeth, into the implants and then into the bone. This can stimulate your bone and prevent future bone loss.

Talk to us at your next appointment about whether implant-supported dentures are a fitting restorative solution for you.
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Implant Supported Dentures FAQs

What are implant-supported dentures?
Implant-supported dentures are dentures that are secured by implants to make them more stable.
Who is a good candidate for implant-supported dentures in Peterborough?
Anyone who has lost all their teeth in the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both and wants more security than regular dentures can be a candidate.
How many implants are required for implant-supported dentures in Peterborough?
It is minimal with only two to six needed to anchor dentures.
Are implant-supported dentures more affordable than full dental implants?
They are. Fewer implants are needed and that saves money. We can also retrofit existing dentures to fit onto implants.
Do implant-supported dentures help with bone loss?
They can help reduce or prevent further bone loss better than traditional dentures. The implants chewing force stimulates the jawbone and that helps bone grow.
Do they help people eat better?
Yes! Implant-supported dentures are more stable so people can enjoy eating their favorite foods better. Traditional dentures can slip and make eating difficult.
Is bone grafting necessary for implant-supported dentures in Peterborough?
Sometimes, bone grafting is necessary if the patient doesn’t have enough bone density.
Can I use my existing dentures with implant-supported dentures in Peterborough?
Yes. We can adapt existing dentures to work with implants by adding clips or snaps.