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No More Slipping or Shifting Dentures
If you have lost all your natural teeth, traditional dentures are the go-to solution to rebuild a beautiful, functional smile. Over the years, several new innovations have improved their fit, function, and aesthetics; however, they will never truly mimic your real teeth. What if you could enjoy a treatment that closely looks and feels natural? Now you can with dental implants in Evergreen. You will never need to worry about slipping or irritation again with an implant-retained denture.
How Do Implant-Retained Dentures Work?
A conventional denture is held in place using suction or an adhesive. While there have been improvements to enhance their fit to minimize slipping, you will still experience some degree of irritation and a limited biting force.
Implant-retained dentures resolve the disadvantages of the traditional treatment. Dental implant posts are surgically placed into your jawline to mimic the roots of your teeth. They also allow your denture to be anchored to your jawbone. Your denture will stay securely in place while you regain as much as 70% of your biting force to enjoy your favorite foods again.
Am I a Candidate for Implant-Retained Dentures?
The best way to determine whether you’re a good candidate for implant-retained dentures is to schedule a consultation with our team. During this visit, we’ll conduct a thorough examination of your mouth and facial structure to determine if dental implants are the right solution for you.
Generally, if you have good oral and physical health, you are a candidate for dental implants. Besides a visual examination, we also review a CT scan to assess your oral structures. Depending on the results of the examination, you may need additional treatments before placing your implant posts, such as bone grafting or a sinus lift.
Implant-Retained Denture Process
Once you decide that you’d like to move forward with the treatment, we’ll schedule your implant surgery. We complete the entire process in-office, so the same team will be working with you from start to finish. To ensure that you’re not in pain during the surgery, we’ll administer a local anesthetic. After the procedure is over, you’ll undergo a healing process over the next several months. During this time, your implants will fuse with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration.
After your gums have healed, we’ll call you in to place small, metal connector pieces called abutments onto your implants. We’ll then take impressions of your mouth to craft your customized restorations. As soon as your permanent crown, bridge, or denture arrives, we’ll call you back in to secure it to your implants, completing your smile.
Benefits of Dentures & Dental Implants
Dental implants mimic the roots of your teeth. As a result, you will enjoy several benefits that are not achievable using a traditional denture, such as:
- Over a 95% success rate.
- Natural-looking results.
- Restore as much as 70% of your biting force.
- Eliminates slipping and irritation.
- Preserves your jawbone’s density.
- Supports your facial structures.
- Cost-effective.
- Easy maintenance & care.
- Long-term solution.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are ready to enjoy the next best thing to what nature gave you, schedule a consultation with your dentist in Evergreen today. We look forward to restoring a beautiful, functional smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are implant-retained dentures different from traditional dentures?
Implant-retained dentures are full or partial dentures anchored to dental implants surgically placed in your jawbone, rather than resting on the gums like traditional dentures. This secure attachment eliminates slipping, irritation, and the need for messy adhesives. You'll regain up to 70% of your natural biting force and enjoy a more comfortable, confident smile. We offer implant-retained dentures to patients throughout Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs, Conifer, and Bailey.
Am I a good candidate for implant-retained dentures?
Most adults in good oral and overall health are candidates for implant-retained dentures. During your consultation, we'll perform a visual exam and use our CT/cone beam scanner to evaluate your jawbone density and oral structures. If your jawbone has weakened from prolonged tooth loss, you may need bone grafting or a sinus lift before implant placement. Even patients who have been told they're not candidates elsewhere often qualify after preparatory treatment.
How many implants are needed to support a denture?
The number of implants depends on the type of denture and the arch being restored. Typically, two to four implants are used to support a lower denture, while four to six implants are recommended for an upper denture due to the differences in bone density. During your consultation at our Evergreen, CO office, we'll determine the ideal number of implants for your specific situation.
Is implant-retained denture surgery painful?
No. We administer local anesthetic to numb the area completely before surgery, and sedation options are available for added comfort. Most patients report less discomfort than they expected, comparing recovery to a tooth extraction. Mild soreness, swelling, and bruising for a few days afterward are normal and easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
Can implant-retained dentures be removed?
It depends on the type of implant-retained denture you choose. Snap-in or overdentures are removable for cleaning, while fixed implant-supported dentures are permanently attached and only removable by a dentist. Both options provide significantly better stability than traditional dentures. Our team will help you decide which style best fits your lifestyle and preferences.
How do I care for implant-retained dentures at home?
Care depends on whether your denture is fixed or removable. Fixed implant-retained dentures are cleaned like natural teeth with brushing, flossing, and water flossers to clean around the implants. Removable overdentures should be taken out nightly, brushed gently, and soaked in cleaning solution. Routine checkups at our Evergreen office allow us to professionally clean your implants and monitor your oral health.
Will implant-retained dentures look natural?
Absolutely. Modern implant-retained dentures are crafted from high-quality materials that closely mimic the appearance of natural teeth and gums. Each denture is custom-designed using our iTero digital impression system to fit your bite perfectly and complement your facial features. Patients across Evergreen, Golden, and Conifer love the natural, youthful appearance their implant-retained dentures provide.
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