Dentures are removable prostheses with limited success. They’re often painful, inconvenient and unstable. Such dentures can make chewing food difficult.
A patient who is missing an entire row of teeth is in a unique position: a chance to start fresh with a full arch of teeth. While there are other options for treating a full row of missing teeth, including implant-supported solutions and dentures, most patients desire a solution that is more affordable, quick and convenient. If you want to restore your smile, the process shouldn’t be painful physically or financially. We also want to limit the number of implants you receive.
The demand for immediate replacements has led to a revolution in how we deal with missing and failing teeth: the full-arch final restoration also known as “titanium implant supported dentures.” Getting Full Arch Restorations in Houston, TX involve our oral surgeons combining implant technology with dentures to give patients a new smile and a renewed outlook on life in just one day.
Traditional dentures can be inconvenient, painful, and unstable. While dental implants are an excellent choice for single tooth replacements, full mouth implants can be expensive and complicated.
Putting these two treatments together, however, yields a solution that works for nearly everyone: implant supported overdentures. During this treatment, four dental implants are placed in the jaw bone structure, and a full dental bridge is attached, giving you a full row of teeth in just one appointment.
As with other dental implant procedures, we use anesthesia for comfort during surgery. Post-operation soreness is typically manageable with over-the-counter medications. Any necessary prescriptions will be discussed at your appointment.
Ball attachment denture
Two dental implants are placed in the lower jaw onto which a denture snaps into place. This option is more stable than traditional, removable dentures; however, there will still be some movement. Sore spots can develop if food is caught underneath. Periodic appointments ensure proper adjustment.
Referred to above as “overdentures,” this process involves the placing of four to six implants in the lower jaw. A custom support bar connects the implants, and a denture with internal retention clips is attached to the support bar. This option is very popular as the denture is more stable than with ball attachments, yet it is still removable for cleaning.
Hybrid half-denture/half-fixed
Also known as a screw retained denture, this option offers maximum stability. Placed on five or more implants and secured by screws or clasps, the denture is permanent and can only be removed by us during maintenance visits. The denture does not touch your gum tissue, allowing you to clean under it without removal and decrease your risk for gum disease.
There is always the option to have each missing tooth replaced by an individual dental implant. The benefits of this are increased stability, better preservation of the jawbone, and a more natural look. However, the process is the most costly and time-consuming.
The treatment options for the upper arch are the same as those mentioned above, however additional implants are sometimes needed to compensate for softer bone density.
Depending on the number of implants, it may be possible to eliminate the need to cover the roof of your mouth with a complete denture.
This option allows you to fully taste and feel the temperature of your food . You will still have a removable, natural feeling denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.
If you want a restoration that is like your natural teeth and therefore not removable, you probably will need eight to ten individual dental implants. This is after healing from any tooth extractions and the placement of the abutments and new replacement crowns.
If you are fed up with dentures and are looking for a better, more permanent solution, please call us to find out more about the life-changing transformations we specialize in. We use 3D imaging and take your medical history and aesthetic goals into account when determining the best option for you.
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