Implant Dentures
Find Stability for Your Smile
Are you among the 35 million Americans missing all their natural teeth? Many patients like you go to dentures to regain a functional smile, but it’s sometimes not what they hoped it would be. While traditional dentures are a great, cost-effective way to replace missing teeth, they can be prone to issues like slippage. At White Clay Dental, we offer stability for your smile through state-of-the-art dental implants in Newark. These incredible fixtures can anchor your denture in place to give you the next best thing to your natural teeth. Read more below to see how!
Why Choose White Clay Dental For Implant Dentures?
- Partnered with Delaware’s Best Oral Surgeons & Periodontists
- Passionate Dental Team with Advanced Dental Implant Training
- Advanced Dental Technology for Superior Treatment Planning
What Are Implant Dentures?
While traditional dentures rely on balance and suction to stay in place, implant dentures are connected to your jawbone via 4 to 6 titanium implant fixtures. These small rods fuse with the surrounding bone over time, creating sturdy anchor points. A high-quality denture is then attached, creating a natural-looking restoration that can be taken care of like normal teeth. During your consultation, Dr. Ganfield or Dr. Bond will assess your oral health, bone density, and unique needs before offering your options.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Also known as “hybrid prosthetics” these implant dentures are permanently affixed to your dental implants so they stay firmly in place. While this is the option most patients prefer, fixed dentures require a higher jawbone density to place.
Removable Implant Dentures
Sometimes called “Snap-On dentures” this type of implanted denture uses clips or ball sockets to hold your prosthetic in place. These need less jawbone density to attach properly, but they do need to be removed and cleaned like traditional dentures.
The Implant Denture Procedure
Your new smile begins with a consultation where our team will examine your mouth, take some X-rays, and discuss your medical history. This rigorous planning stage is essential to ensure your dental implants are successful.
Next, we’ll refer you to a trusted specialist for your surgery. You’ll have several implants placed into your jawbone, and covered with a special cap for healing.
After your surgery, you’ll need a healing period of around three to six months to allow the process of osseointegration to take place. This is what keeps your smile stable once your denture is placed.
Finally, once you’ve healed completely, we’ll place a quality denture over the implants and fix them in place, completing your smile transformation.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Most patients with good oral hygiene practices, a clean bill of oral health, and sufficient jawbone density are good candidates for implanted dentures. During your consultation, we’ll look over your smile, discuss your needs and goals, and explore all your options before making a decision. Sometimes a preparatory treatment like a bone graft or sinus lift is all it takes to make it, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t qualify right away!
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
With the stability offered by implant dentures, you can enjoy many added benefits that aren’t possible with conventional dentures, such as:
- Natural Look and Feel: Dental implants will restore up to 70% of your bite force.
- Cost Effectiveness: With the right care, your dental implants can last for 30 years or longer, allowing your initial investment to continue paying dividends over time.
- Preserves Bone Density: The implant posts stimulate your jawbone to encourage new growth, keeping your jawbone strong and healthy.
- High Success Rate: Dental implants offer over a 95% success rate, meaning you can count on them to improve your quality of life for many, many years.
- Added Confidence: Never worry about your dentures slipping again! You’ll enjoy a flawless smile for a lifetime.