If you have lost most or all of your natural teeth, the two most common treatment options are conventional dentures or implant supported dentures san rafael ca. Conventional dentures are a customized orthodontic device that is supported by your underlying bone structure and gums. An implant supported denture is a denture that is held in place by a titanium post implant, so rather than resting on the gums like a conventional denture, the implant supported denture is fixed on the implant, which is embedded in your jawbone. Implant supported dentures can either be fixed or removable and can be ball-retained or bar-retained. Ball-retained dentures slot into sockets within the implant or fit on connectors on the implant, whereas for bar-retained dentures, the denture is fixed to a thin metal bar that is attached to implants in the jawbone using clips or other types of attachments.
There are several important characteristics to consider when deciding whether conventional dentures or implant supported dentures are right for your lifestyle, which are detailed below.
Benefits and Drawbacks
One of the biggest benefits to conventional dentures compared to implant supported dentures is that they cost significantly less money, require fewer appointments, and typically only take a few weeks to be made, compared to implant supported dentures which will require multiple appointments, can take up to six months or longer to be placed, and will be more expensive to have placed. Implant supported dentures are also less likely to be covered under dental insurance plans.
While cost is an important consideration, another important consideration is comfort. Although some patients find conventional dentures to be comfortable, it is not uncommon for others to experience issues with the dentures rubbing against their gums and creating sore spots. Additional issues commonly associated with conventional dentures is that they frequently shift or slip out of place and restrict the types of foods a person can eat. Conventional dentures also require special maintenance and are held in place with adhesive, which can be messy. Over time, conventional dentures can also warp, which will require them to be replaced.
If you are currently experiencing or would like to avoid these issues commonly associated with conventional dentures, you may be a good candidate for implant supported dentures.
Implant supported dentures provide increased stability because they are embedded in the bone. As a result of this enhanced stability, there is significantly less slipping and the risk of sore spots developing due to rubbing against the gums is eliminated. Implant supported dentures also provides consistent stimulus to your jawbone, which greatly reduces the likelihood of jawbone deterioration occurring, unlike conventional dentures, which require frequent readjustment and can cause your jawbone to shrink and change shape.
Implant supported dentures can be removable or fixed, which means they will effectively act just like your natural teeth and only be replaced by your dentist when necessary. There are several different types of fixed implant supported dentures that can be placed, including single implants, bridges, and All-on-4.
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