Wearing traditional dentures can be a bit of a headache at times. Traditional dentures can prevent patients form eating, speaking, and smiling normally because the jawbone is not being stimulated by a tooth root. Traditional dentures tend to slip around and feel uncomfortable in a patient’s mouth.
With implant supported dentures in St. Charles, IL, however, the patients jawbone gets the much-needed strength and density it needs to function properly. Implant supported dentures don’t slip, are comfortable, and treat many more tooth loss symptoms as well.
How Are Implant Supported Dentures In St. Charles, IL Placed?
During an implant supported denture treatment process, two or more dental implants are strategically placed in a patient’s jawbone. Implant supported dentures provide patients with dental and jawbone support, giving them a better looking and more functional smile.
Once thedental implants are in place, abutments are placed on top of the dental implants. Abutments attached the dental implant to the denture. Finally, the denture can be placed, giving the patient a new and improved smile.
The Symptoms That Implant Supported Dentures Can Treat
If someone is missing all of their teeth in an arch (top or bottom), an implant supported denture in St. Charles, IL may be a good option for them. Implant supported dentures have many benefits over a traditional denture, which only rests on the gums. The benefits of implant supported dentures include:
- The ability to eat and speak normally
- Two or more dental implants stimulate the patient’s jawbone
- Dental implants stabilize the denture so patients can eat and speak normally
- Soreness and gum irritations are not caused from an unstable denture
- No more embarrassing moments caused by unstable dentures
- No need to worry about losing the denture or having it fall out
- Acts and functions like natural teeth
As it can be seen, implant supported dentures are able to take care of many symptoms people with missing teeth and traditional dentures may have.
Ready To Learn More About How Implant Supported Dentures Can Help You?
Tired of the discomfort and instability caused by your traditional dentures? Our experienced doctor can treat you with implant supported dentures. Transform the look and function of your smile with our implant supported dentures treatment. Get in contact with our doctors, Dr. Christopher Doran, Dr. Claire Sheehan, and Dr. Timothy Sheehan, at our office by St. Charles, IL to schedule your consultation today!
