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Are Implanted Dentures a Better Option Than Traditional Dentures

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BY Elite Smiles Dental Care


Dentures are a great way to replace missing teeth, but they can be cumbersome, difficult to keep in the mouth, and can be unattractive. Implant dentures are a great way to get the smile you have always wanted with less hassle and less trouble but still getting a great set of teeth. For those looking for an implant dentures procedure in Pflugerville, TX, Elite Smiles of Pflugerville and Dr. Lakshay Sharma are a great option.

WHAT ARE DENTURE IMPLANTS?

We have all heard of single tooth implants. This is the procedure where any damaged teeth that are left in the mouth are removed to make way for new teeth that are implanted with posts directly to the jawbone. With denture implants, the procedure is much the same, but a larger number of teeth are being replaced.

Implant-supported dentures consist of titanium posts that are surgically implanted into the jawbone. The denture or prosthetic teeth are then secured on the arch. These posts are fewer in number than they would be if you were getting multiple, single teeth implanted. Typically, with implant-supported dentures, only four posts are needed in each jaw to keep the denture in place. The posts are strategically implanted to give the most support to the denture and minimize the pain and discomfort to the patient. Implant-supported dentures are a secure method of restoration.

Before and After

Instead of each tooth being implanted separately, the implants are placed then the denture is fitted with attachments that line up with the implanted posts. The denture then snaps down onto those posts and is secure in the mouth. This helps reduce the chances that the dentures will move around and cause sores in the mouth. It will eliminate the need for messy denture glue, help preserve bone in the jaw, and helps you be able to eat what you want with your dentures more freely.

This helps to reduce the number of posts that must be implanted and the overall amount of surgery that you must have to be able to have the teeth implanted into the jaw. Implanted dentures are not going to move around, they are going to be more permanent, and they may also look more natural and feel more natural in the mouth.

This is an excellent alternative to traditional dentures. If you live in the Pflugerville TX area, Elite Smiles of Pflugerville and Dr. Lakshay Sharma can help you get your implanted dentures fixed and ready to go. Call to make an appointment today.

This is an excellent alternative to traditional dentures. If you live in the Pflugerville TX area, Elite Smiles of Pflugerville and Dr. Lakshay Sharma can help you get your implanted dentures fixed and ready to go. Call to make an appointment today.

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