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What Are Implant Supported Dentures?

Implant supported dentures are secured by sturdy dental implants by the skilled dentists at Washington Center for Dentistry. Implant supported dentures snap in place to attach securely to the top of dental implants to provide a secure hold, eliminating the need for pastes or adhesives. In addition, implant supported dentures may be removed for regular cleaning. This is a great option for denture patients since many have suffered from the painful reality of dentures rocking in their mouths, experienced facial changes and the inability to eat certain foods. These teeth enhanced with our cosmetic dentistry and restorative techniques look and function like a patient’s own natural teeth.

What Are the Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures?

Here are the benefits of implant-supported dentures: 

  • No loose-fitting dentures.
  • No messy adhesives.
  • Easy cleaning.
  • Filled out facial contours to reverse the pace of bone and face shrinkage.
  • Dentures fixed in place that look and function just like real teeth.
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Truth About Dentures

If you wear dentures and are thinking about trying implant supported dentures, here’s the truth about the disadvantages of dentures.

  • We wish it weren’t so, but when people with missing teeth choose removable dentures, conditions don’t stay the same.
  • Dentures are not forever.
  • No matter how well a denture is made, the day arrives when the jaw has lost too much bone structure to provide a good fit.
  • Dentures get loose and no amount of adhesive can correct it. As a result, people have a hard time living with a denture that is uncomfortable and undependable.
  • Every day, there are more and more foods that are hard to chew.
  • People, who are unable to eat properly, often develop nutritional deficiencies from an inadequate or unhealthy diet.
  • Our social life and self-esteem suffer. Being unable to chew properly makes it difficult to be around family and friends since so much of what we do revolves around meals.

That’s why our goal is to guide patients toward dental implants before they reach this point where the negative outweighs the positive.

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With implant supported dentures, you get the sturdiness and beauty of implants but the flexibility of dentures, where your teeth can be removed as needed for cleaning and maintenance. The dentists at Washington Center for Dentistry are proud to offer this brilliant procedure, which has provided

Outstanding results for countless patients. If you’re tired of the adhesive and paste from regular dentures but don’t want to commit yourself to dental implants, implant supported dentures are probably perfect for you. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation to learn more. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have implant-supported dentures if I still have some natural teeth?

If you still have some natural teeth, those would usually need to be removed before moving forward. That decision depends on the condition of your remaining teeth — if they’re healthy and stable, other treatment options might make more sense. But if they’re badly damaged or not expected to last, it may be better to remove them and place implants to support a full denture.

With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, the implant posts themselves can often last a lifetime. The denture that attaches to the implants may need to be repaired or replaced over time, usually after 10 – 15 years, depending on wear and how well it’s maintained.

Implant-supported dentures should be cleaned every day to remove food and bacteria, just like natural teeth. Brushing, flossing, and using tools made for cleaning around implants help keep the gums and implants healthy. Regular dental visits are also important to check that everything stays in good shape and working properly.

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