Snap-On Dentures May Be Possible Without The Need For A Bone Graft
If you like the idea of implant dentures but have concerns over needing a bone graft, you should talk to your dentist about the method that attaches each plate with only four implants. The implants are placed in such a way that they can be used in areas with thinning bone. Here's a look at how it works.
Problems With Bone Loss
If you've worn dentures for a while or had missing teeth for a long time, you probably have bone loss. That's because the roots of your teeth stimulate bone growth, and when your teeth are missing, bone loss sets in. Certain parts of your jaw, such as under the sinuses or on the lower jaw ridge, don't have much bone to start with, so this makes placing an implant difficult. In order for the implant to fuse with the bone, there must …show more content…
These longer implants are inserted in areas of thin bone such as the back of the lower jaw. They are inserted at an angle. This actually increases the contact of the implant with the bone, so there is increased fusion between the two. With these two very stable inserts on the ends of the lower jaw and two more inserts in the middle, a full lower row of teeth is able to be held securely in place.
You can get a full set of upper and lower dentures with only eight implants using this method. The benefit is you can avoid bone graft surgery and avoid the need for a large number of implants to hold the plates secure. This procedure is often used in same-day denture implant clinics. You can have your current dentures adapted to fit the implants or you can get new dentures at the same time. While you may be able to leave the same day with a new set of teeth, it may actually require a followup visit to adjust the dentures for a more comfortable fit. Plus, it will take weeks or months for the fusion of bone and implant to be
If you like the idea of implant dentures but have concerns over needing a bone graft, you should talk to your dentist about the method that attaches each plate with only four implants. The implants are placed in such a way that they can be used in areas with thinning bone. Here's a look at how it works.
Problems With Bone Loss
If you've worn dentures for a while or had missing teeth for a long time, you probably have bone loss. That's because the roots of your teeth stimulate bone growth, and when your teeth are missing, bone loss sets in. Certain parts of your jaw, such as under the sinuses or on the lower jaw ridge, don't have much bone to start with, so this makes placing an implant difficult. In order for the implant to fuse with the bone, there must …show more content…
These longer implants are inserted in areas of thin bone such as the back of the lower jaw. They are inserted at an angle. This actually increases the contact of the implant with the bone, so there is increased fusion between the two. With these two very stable inserts on the ends of the lower jaw and two more inserts in the middle, a full lower row of teeth is able to be held securely in place.
You can get a full set of upper and lower dentures with only eight implants using this method. The benefit is you can avoid bone graft surgery and avoid the need for a large number of implants to hold the plates secure. This procedure is often used in same-day denture implant clinics. You can have your current dentures adapted to fit the implants or you can get new dentures at the same time. While you may be able to leave the same day with a new set of teeth, it may actually require a followup visit to adjust the dentures for a more comfortable fit. Plus, it will take weeks or months for the fusion of bone and implant to be