Implant Retained Partial Dentures
It is a partial denture supported by dental implants that can be removed from the mouth at will. Unlike conventional dentures, which simply slip into place, these partials have fixed anchor points that work like artificial tooth roots that are surgically embedded in the gums. They are much better for you than conventional partials because the implants keep the jawbone stimulated, thus preventing bone recession that will result when natural teeth are lost.
Implant retained partial dentures are designed to evenly chewing forces over all of your remaining teeth and soft tissues. This makes them work like natural teeth and act in harmony with your remaining teeth, so you can enjoy daily life and normal eating without stress, discomfort, or embarrassment.
When would I need implant retained partial dentures?
If you were to lose some of your teeth through an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or barbaric fisticuffs (i.e.: a fight), you would need to get these missing teeth replaced. Leaving a gap in your upper or lower arch is never good for you. Teeth depend on one another for alignment, so even one missing tooth creates enough of a gap to shift the entire arch out of place. You will end up biting your lip or cheek, and over time, you may even have time closing your mouth because opposing teeth end up growing at different lengths.
You will also experience jawbone loss because the bone no longer has tooth roots to stimulate it. When teeth shift out of alignment, there is also an increased risk of tooth decay because portions of the teeth become more exposed to bacteria and plaque, and many of these areas are very hard to brush and floss. Periodontal disease also results from this buildup.
Bruxism, or tooth grinding, can also be a result of neglecting missing teeth. Improper forces placed on shifting teeth will not only wear down the enamel over time, it can also start to affect the TMJ, or jawbone joint itself.
Implant retained partials can prevent many, if not all of these problems, from happening to you. They definitely will stop bone loss because the implants will carry chewing vibrations into the bone and keep it stimulated enough that it will retain its natural shape and mass.
Diagnosis and treatment
To see if implants are right for you, we perform a complete oral examination. We check your previous medical history and discuss any condition that could interfere with healing. We check for oral cancer, and we perform a visual examination to determine the precise health of your teeth and gums. We also check on the health of the jawbone itself by taking panographic x-rays and, if necessary, computerized tomography scans. Finally, we make a model of your mouth by taking impressions and bite registrations.
Benefits of implant retained partial dentures
Partials are less expensive than the porcelain crowns used to make dental bridges and cosmetic tooth restorations. They also can be removed and cleaned, or taken out during sleep. However, you have the benefit of a viable tooth root replacement that keeps your jawbone at normal size and better retains the shape of your mouth than other types of dentures are able to do.
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