If you have missing teeth, you may have difficulty chewing and eating your food. Perhaps you have switched to softer, easier foods to chew and swallow, which means missing out on your favorite meals. Dentures may be an option, but for some, dentures are uncomfortable, don’t fit snugly, or cause sore gums. If you are experiencing any of these issues, dental implants may be the solution.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are secured tooth replacements, so they look and feel like real teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, and don’t want a partial denture, this may be a viable option for you. You can chew and eat normally again, without difficulty or worry.
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A denture implant is exactly the same procedure as a dental implant, except that once your jawbone and gums surrounding the implant are healed, the dentist places a removable overdenture on the implants instead of a crown to improve overall comfort, fit and help improve your ability to enjoy the foods you miss.
During the dental implant procedure, the dentist inserts a titanium root into your jaw, to act like the root of a tooth. A temporary, transitional abutment is attached to the top of the implant, which will cover it while your jawbone and gums heal. Once your jaw bone and gums have allowed enough time for healing, the dentist will permanently affix a new crown or overdenture to the implant.
Eating your favorite foods should be a pleasure, not a worry. Contact us today to schedule your consultation to see if dental implants or denture implants are right for you.