Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants

In the past, the traditional way to replace all of your teeth was to use full dentures. Full dentures can provide a very aesthetic outcome as well as allowing you to chew certain foods that you would otherwise not be able to chew. There are however several limitations with traditional dentures.  Traditional dentures are not fixed to the underlying bone and therefore have the tendency to move around, make clicking noises or even fall out of your mouth. Because they are not firmly secured to the underlying bone, chewing food can be very challenging. Most importantly, over time bone loss continues to occur. This can affect your ability to chew and the fit of the dentures. With bone loss occurring in the jaw, long-term denture wearers often look much older.

With dental implants we can significantly improve the problems with traditional dentures. Implants can fix the dentures to the bone though small attachments on the implants. Implant supported dentures work more like natural teeth by making it easier to chew, speak and feel more confident. Also, with dental implants you no longer have to worry about losing bone. Implants simulate health of the bone allowing you to have a natural, healthy and comfortable outcome.