Good, better, best. When it comes to your teeth, your smile, and your ability to chew, you deserve only the best. Modern dentistry has raised the bar in terms of what you can expect from your dental restorations. Virtually every traditional dental procedure has been enhanced and improved within the last three decades.
For dentists, these advancements have translated into more predictable and successful procedures. For patients, it means more comfort and more confidence.
Today, these tremendous improvements can even be seen in restorations such as dentures. Your implant dentist can now use dental implants to improve the stability and fit of a complete denture. Dentures have historically been used to replace all of the upper or lower teeth, allowing patients to perform basic functions such as chewing and speaking. Unfortunately, ill-fitting dentures developed a reputation for slipping, sliding, and irritation.
With the addition of dental implants, a poorly fitting denture can be transformed into a custom-fitted smile. Since dental implants are designed to extend into the underlying jaw bone, they can be used to establish a sturdy foundation for your denture. Now, rather than attempt to glue your denture to the gum tissue, your implant dentist can anchor your denture to a series of dental implants.
Dental implants are permanent titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jaw bone. They are strong enough to absorb the tremendous forces of chewing and biting while also preventing bone loss. To operate in conjunction with dentures, dental implants can be fitted with special attachments to hold your denture in place.
According to your needs, your implant-supported denture can be permanent or removable. The benefits of this relationship are exciting both for the dental patient and the implant dentist. A denture that stays in place and improves your health can also improve your quality of life. Improved speech and improved chewing and digestion can make daily life more tolerable. A stable and secure smile makes life more pleasurable.
If you are interested in your options to improve a poorly fitting denture in the Jericho area, contact Broadway Dental at 516-681-2525 and schedule your appointment today to explore your choices.