Implant Dentures Tallahassee
Want a Better-Fitting Denture? Choose Dental Implants!
Dentures can offer affordable solutions for extensive tooth loss, but they often come with a fair share of caveats. For one, they do not offer as much of a natural feel as you might expect. Plus, they require a high level of maintenance that many patients would prefer to avoid. When you combine dental implants with dentures to restore your smile, you’re not just getting an alternative tooth replacement; you’re taking your tooth replacement treatment to the next level. Call our office today and we’ll schedule your consultation for implant dentures in Tallahassee.
Why Choose Boyd & Walther Tallahassee Dental Associates for Implant Dentures?
- We Partner with Tallahassee’s Leading Implant Specialists
- Comprehensive Dentistry for Patients of All Ages
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance & Offer Financing
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Traditionally, dentures rely on the overall shape of your smile as well as natural suction to stay in place. Unfortunately, many patients struggle to use their denture because it does not stay in place as much as they’d like, resulting in moments where they’re forced to readjust their denture when speaking or chewing food. Instead of relying on the gums to stay in place, a series of dental implants are placed throughout the jaw in a way that maximizes bone tissue to the fullest. These dental implants act as the foundation for your future denture, whether it’s a full or partial version. You can learn more about the different types of implant dentures our team offers below.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed implant dentures are exactly what you would expect. They are permanently affixed to your dental implants within your mouth and can only be removed by a dentist. This means that they’ll function, look, and be cared for exactly like your natural teeth.
Removeable Implant Dentures
Removable implant dentures can be removed from your mouth when you need to do so. The primary difference of this procedure is that it doesn’t require eligible patients to have as much jawbone density, making it ideal for patients who have been missing teeth for some time or who don’t want to undergo a bone graft.
The Process of Getting Implant Dentures
Once we’ve created a comprehensive treatment plan for your implant denture process, we’ll partner you with an implant specialist who will place the implants into your jaw. Over time, these implants will heal and integrate with your existing bone tissue. After they have fully healed, we can attach the permanent denture on top of them. Your implant denture can be designed to be either removable or fixed depending on your preference. We’ll make sure that it feels comfortable and fits the shape of your mouth properly. If any adjustments need to be made, we’ll make sure to do so.
Who Is a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
If you are missing several teeth, either on opposite sides of the mouth or in your entire arch, and you have healthy gum tissue and decent oral health, chances are more than likely that you are eligible for implant dentures. During your implant consultation, we’ll make sure to perform a detailed examination of your current oral health and bone tissue to confirm that treatment is right for you. In some cases, preparatory procedures like a bone graft or sinus lift may be necessary before you can undergo dental implant surgery. After we’ve completed your exam, we can move on to the next phase of treatment.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
By using dental implants to hold your denture, we can ensure a tooth replacement that not only looks more natural, but feels more lifelike as well. Implants offer a more reliable foundation for dentures, which means there’s no need to worry about constantly adjusting your denture when performing basic tasks throughout your day. Your denture will not shift or fall out of your mouth when speaking or chewing your favorite foods. Additionally, dental implants stimulate the bone tissue that you currently have, so your biting strength is largely restored along the way. Implants also prevent changes in your facial shape, so maintaining your appearance is easier as well.