Living with tooth loss can cause embarrassment for many patients. Currently, gum disease leads the charge as the primary cause of adult tooth loss. A smile serves as one of the first things people notice during face-to-face encounters. Smiling conveys a certain level of confidence which can translate into better work opportunities and even relationships.
Several teeth replacement options currently exist. Many patients in need of a full mouth’s worth of teeth opt for dentures instead of dental implants. However, a hybrid option could solve the issue of missing teeth and provide stability. Your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, discusses the advantages of implant-retained dentures over traditional dentures.
What is a Dental Implant?
Titanium typically composes dental implant posts. Implant-retained dentures offer the same stability and benefits of dental implants without requiring a full mouth’s worth of work. Dental implants and implant-retained dentures provide jawbone stimulation necessary in preventing jawbone deterioration. When people chew, teeth send signal to the jaw which promotes growth.
Without jawbone stimulation, facial collapse can occur and leave patients with an odd facial appearance. If you find yourself considering dental implants, dentures, or implant-retained dentures, our Milford dentist office can offer assistance in making your decision.
Advantages over Traditional Dentures
Many patients with traditional oral prosthetics report loose or slipping dentures, especially on their lower arch. An implant-retained denture can stabilize the prosthetic and offer the best of both worlds. Traditional dentures usually rely on topical adhesives to maintain stability.
Implant-retained dentures allow patients to snap their prosthetic on to the implanted posts. Eliminating denture slippage could enable patients to eat many of the foods they desire and avoid embarrassing speech issues. Although traditional dentures serve as a reliable prosthetic, implant-retained dentures can elevate patients’ comfort.
Schedule Your Implant-Retained Denture Visit
Do you suffer from adult tooth loss? Are you interested in learning more about replacement tooth options? At Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we provide comprehensive dental care for the whole family and dental implants. Contact our 06460 implant dentistry office by calling (203) 878-6699 to schedule an appointment today. We welcome patients from Milford and all surrounding communities.