Implant Dentures in Fairfield OH are dentures attached to dental implants. They eliminate the risk of instability and sliding without the use of glues or adhesives. Dentures on implants are removable to facilitate regular cleaning, but can also be fixed and serve as permanent teeth.
Benefits
Benefits of implant-supported dentures include:
- Increased stability
- Ability to eat and speak with confidence
- No more discomfort
- A secure & fit
- No embarrassing clicking sounds
Patients have a choice
It is possible to fix the implants with a bar connecting the dentures to the implants. The bar is then slid into the prosthesis. There is another treatment option that uses ball and socket fixtures that snap into place.
Implant prostheses are commonly used on the lower jaw, as the lower prostheses tend to hold less well than the upper ones. However, it is also possible to manufacture implants for the upper jaw. People can discuss treatment options during their consultation.
Are you missing teeth? You are not alone!
Did you know that 70% of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost one or more of their permanent teeth? The fact that you are missing teeth can result in bone loss as well as the loss of other teeth. A dental implant will permanently replace those missing teeth.
Implant Dentures in Fairfield OH represent a permanent solution to missing teeth and help maintain bone mass. By being attached to the bone, the dental implant reproduces the effects of a root and allows the body to stop bone loss. Bone loss often results in the loss of other teeth, so dental implants help people maintain and keep more of their natural teeth.
Dental implants can be used to replace a tooth or to attach prostheses to people who have few or no remaining teeth. The artificial teeth placed on the implants will be shaped and colored to match a patient’s natural teeth.
Characteristics of dental implants
A dental implant is a permanent solution to replace missing teeth. Dental implants have the following characteristics.
- They permanently fill the spaces in the patient’s dentition
- It allows proper maintenance of the bone
- The dentures placed on implants are tooth-shaped and colored
Dental implants are among the options available for tooth replacement. If you would like to make an appointment for a consultation, visit website today.
