Love Your Dentures Again With Implants from Our Victoria Office
Wish your dentures would just stop moving? Dr. Crapo & Associates can use dental implants to stabilize your dentures and make you less self-conscious. Implant-and-denture systems consist of two parts: a titanium implant that acts like the root of a tooth and a retaining fixture that’s incorporated into the base of your denture. Depending on your needs and how you want your dentures to fit, you can pick from several types of implant-supported denture systems:
Removable or Fixed Systems
If you’d like your dentures to stay in place and not have to worry about removing them, we can recommend fixed implant systems which involve screwing your denture onto implants in your jaw. Prefer being able to remove your dentures at the end of the day? Several options are available which keep your denture firmly in place until you decide to remove it.
Bar-Retained or Snap Systems
These systems allow you to snap your denture in and out of place. These methods involve either a titanium bar or snap attachments, your denture can then clip down onto a bar or snaps, keeping your denture firmly in place.
Ball-Retained or O-ring Systems
In this system, the head of each implant is shaped like a ball, and the retaining fixtures on the base of the denture act like sockets with rubber O-rings. Each O-ring and socket snaps over the ball when the denture is seated, holding the denture firmly in place.
Although inserting implants into your jawbone involves a minimally invasive surgical technique, Dr. Crapo offers both local anesthesia and intravenous (IV) sedation to ensure your comfort. Certain implant placement techniques allow your denture to be attached and stabilized the same day as implants are placed.
Dental Implants
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Do more stable dentures sound like something you’d enjoy? If so, give our Victoria implant centre a call, and we’ll be happy to book an appointment for you.
Benefits of Dentures Supported by Implants
There are many main benefits of choosing dentures supported by implants. The first three are interconnected. The improved stability that implant dentures offer reduces movement during eating and speaking, which leads to better comfort and enhanced functionality. Since dentures supported by implants are connected to the jawbone, there is less irritation of the gums than with traditional dentures. This comfort makes chewing and speaking painless and natural. With such functionality, implant denture wearers can chew efficiently and enjoy a variety of foods without their dentures slipping.
Further benefits of dental implants for dentures include the preservation of jawbone health and the general aesthetic of your mouth. With an implant, jawbone growth is stimulated and can remain healthy, dense, and strong, which is important for the support of your facial structures and the prevention of aesthetic changes due to the deterioration of facial muscles.
Finally, opting for implant dentures is cleaner and more convenient long-term solution often with easier maintenance than traditional dentures that rely on adhesives to stay in place. With proper care, dentures supported by implants can last for many years.
The Importance of Selecting an Experienced Dentist for Dentures Supported by Implants
Your mouth will be with you for the rest of your life, so it’s important to choose an experienced dentist who has the skills and abilities to correctly place your dental implants so they will integrate well with your jawbone. This minimizes the risk of complications and allows you to regain function and comfort once your dentures are in place.
Should a complication, such as an infection or improper healing, arise during the implant process, an experienced dentist will be well-equipped to handle it in a prompt and effective manner that will help you recover smoothly.
An experienced dentist has many years of cases to refer to in order to create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs. A customized treatment plan is key to achieving a successful outcome that maximizes functionality and aesthetics. The plan will be created after an assessment of bone density and a discussion about the most appropriate type of implant-supported dentures for you.
Furthermore, an experienced dentist is able to pay attention to the fit, function, feel and aesthetic aspects of your dentures. This helps the final outcome look natural and fit well within your facial structure.
Dentists with years of experience can offer guidance on the long-term care of your implants and dentures. They can provide maintenance tips and regular follow-up appointments to ensure the health of the implants and the surrounding tissue.
Dr. C. Ross Crapo has over 40 years of dental experience. Contact his office in Victoria to learn more about him, his associates, and his approach to dentures supported by implants.
Rediscovering the joys of eating
After learning about Dr. Crapo from another satisfied patient, Francis came in to see us, hoping to solve the pain he was experiencing in his bite. At first look, gum disease had taken hold, and his teeth were beyond help. Dr. Crapo recommended implants and implant-supported dentures.
“I couldn’t eat. Not even an apple! So something had to be done. After talking to Lou, I decided to come to Dr. Crapo. Dr. Crapo’s team… they have a plan. They do all things according to plan, no surprises. I really enjoy eating now. The whole experience of dental implants from Dr. Crapo really improved the quality of my life.”
- Francis