Denture wearers often complain about the common problems associated with this adhesive-based appliance. Dentures slipping or falling out, getting lost, and causing irritation are experienced by most of those who wear conventional dentures.
Denture Stabilization with Dental Implants
While dental implants have been around for a long time, recent advances in this technology make receiving this treatment simpler, safer, and more affordable.
Traditional implants can be used to replace multiple missing teeth with a technique called All-on-Four. Patients who have lost bone mass due to the prolonged absence of teeth will find this process more effective and more comfortable than dentures.
Mini-implants are also sometimes used to stabilize dentures for those who do not have enough bone to support full-sized implants.
When dentures are secured by dental implants, proper bite function is restored, and there is no need to worry about them falling out. You can eat your favorite foods, smile, laugh, and be confident that your smile looks natural.
The Best Part of Receiving Dental Implants
If you have been without teeth for some time, you probably have experienced jaw bone loss. If left to progress, the loss of bone, called resorption, contributes to an accelerated facial aging process. This condition is directly related to missing tooth roots. To remain healthy, the jaw requires stimulation from the tooth root. When this relationship is lost, resorption occurs, and the thinning of facial contours begin.
Dental implants have a significant impact on jaw bone health. By replacing some of the lost tooth roots, the jaw bone is again stimulated and resorption, greatly reduced. Bone grafting may be necessary to regain bone mass in some cases, but if resorption has just begun, the techniques listed above help maintain the bone without the additional procedure being needed.
Call us to Learn more about receiving Dental Implants in Torrance, CA
The staff at the dental office of Drs. Matthew S. Thunberg and Steven J. Kend are standing by to answer your questions about dental implants. Learn about our financing options and other ways we can make receiving dental implants in Torrance affordable.