The total loss of upper or lower teeth can be devastating to your appearance and quality of life. In addition to losing your complete smile, your diet options shrink, and you are vulnerable to worsening jawbone deterioration. Fortunately, a custom denture can help you fully respond to the toll of this kind of tooth loss.
Our practice provides dentures that are tailored to a patient’s jaw, which means they are easier to keep in place, offer welcome cosmetic improvements, and even help you feel at ease when eating, speaking, and laughing! We provide traditional removable dentures as well as dentures secured with dental implants.
Am I A Good Candidate For A Denture?
Your complete denture gives back your complete smile after the total loss of upper or lower teeth. We can provide both traditional dentures that are removable as well as the option to have yours secured with implants.
A removable denture can benefit you if:
- All of your upper or lower teeth need to be replaced
- You want a lasting tooth loss solution that offers sustained support for your smile and dental function
- You hope to regain your complete smile while avoiding oral surgery
- You are not a good candidate for oral surgery
A dental implant-supported denture, known as a hybrid denture, can provide impressive, long-lasting stability from your restoration. Instead of using an epoxy or natural suction to hold your replacement teeth in position, four to six dental implants hold your denture in place. In addition to providing more stability, this arrangement can stimulate the jawbone and prevent density loss over time.
A hybrid denture can benefit you if:
- You worry that a removable denture will be hard to keep in place
- You want to protect yourself against jawbone resorption
- You want significant bite support from your restoration
Receiving Your Custom Denture
Through our advanced dental imaging technology, we capture the full measurements needed to create a custom appliance that gives you a lifelike smile while fitting comfortably against your gums. The measurements we capture offer more than just your dimensions; they also help us identify any small adjustments needed to make sure your restoration holds fast to your upper or lower jaw and stays in place without difficulty. Between the gum base and the realistic color and texture of the replacement teeth in your appliance, you can feel confident in your restored smile as well as the functional benefits that your denture is meant to provide.
Hybrid Dentures
Before your hybrid denture is placed, four to six dental implants will be set in place, after which you will be given time to heal. During the recovery phase, your jawbone will fuse to these biocompatible roots, creating a remarkably strong bond. Once you have taken enough time to recover, you will return to have a carefully designed denture set in position, with the implants serving as anchors. Through this approach, you can keep your denture held firmly in place and worry less about slippage whenever you eat, speak, or laugh. We will check on the implants, your restoration, and your surrounding tissues during your regular dental checkups.
Talk To Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury About Treatment With A Denture
We can provide a denture that fully restores your smile by replacing all of your upper or lower teeth. Thanks to the care we take in treatment planning, we can deliver a restoration that boasts a secure fit and functional improvements as well as one that makes you confident in your appearance! For more information, call Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury at (508) 842-8838.
