Have you heard about the natural appearance and feel of dental implant restorations? Would you like to take those results and apply them to your dentures? You can with implant-supported dentures. To learn more about how dental implants can improve the performance and feel of your dentures, read the following information provided by your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner.
Why Dentures Slip
Have you ever wondered why dentures slip and slide? The answer lies in the way they fit in the mouth. Standard dentures are designed to create suction by covering the palate. This suction helps keep them in place. Unfortunately, if the dentures do not fit perfectly in the mouth, the suction will be less likely to hold, making slipping more likely. Adding to this problem is the fact that the friction created by wearing the dentures will cause the ridges on the jaw to wear down, contributing to a poorer fit as time passes. Thus, the dentures will require an adjustment to improve their fit and decrease the likelihood of slipping.
Implant-Supported Dentures
Although adjustments can improve the fit of dentures, they are not a permanent solution. Over time, the adjusted dentures will fit less and less securely until another adjustment is required. However, with dental implants, you can receive a permanent solution. The dental implants will be placed into the jawbone to serve as anchors for the dentures. The stabilizing force created by the dental implants will prevent the dentures from moving, creating greater comfort and eliminating embarrassment. In addition to providing a solution to embarrassing slips, implant-supported dentures have also been known to improve patients’ tasting abilities. Tasting often improves because implant dentures allow for the palate to remain uncovered as suction is no longer required to keep the dentures stable.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Implant Dentist
Would you like to support your wobbly dentures with dental implants? If so, contact our 06460 dental office to schedule an appointment with your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.