Our implant-retained dentures could be the perfect solution for patients looking for peace of mind, amazing aesthetics and enhanced functionality in Bath and beyond. If you’ve had troubles with badly fitting dentures in the past or you’re searching for a long-term solution for missing teeth in 2015, Clifton Dental Studio could have the ideal solution for you.
What do implant-retained dentures do?
These dentures combine aspects of implant and denture treatment to provide a long-term and effective solution for tooth loss. These dentures offer much more than standard dentures and could be just what you’ve been looking for if you’ve experienced painful or poorly-fitted dentures in the past.
With implant-retained dentures, the dentures are secured in place using dental implants. Implants are small rods made of titanium that are inserted into the sockets in the jaw bone to take on the role of an artificial tooth root. Implants provide a similar level of stability to a natural tooth root. This means that the denture is completely stable and you won’t find it slipping out of place or losing its perfect fit.
With implant-retained dentures, the implants are placed first. This procedure involves positioning the implants in small holes in the bone of the jaw. Once the implants have integrated with the bone tissue, the denture is ready to be fitted and the teeth will look and feel like healthy, strong, natural teeth.
The benefits
Implant-retained dentures boast a host of benefits, from increased stability and support to natural aesthetics, convenience and long-term results. Unlike normal dentures, which are held in place by the suction of the gums, these dentures are anchored by implants and this not only gives greater support, but also improves the function of the teeth. With implants, you can enjoy increased bite power, so no foods are off-limits, as well as enhanced facial aesthetics.
Dentures are a very popular and effective treatment for missing teeth. They are sets of prosthetic teeth, which take on the role of natural teeth to enable you to speak clearly, eat and chew food and support your cheeks for an enhanced, youthful facial aesthetic.
All about dentures
Dentures are false teeth, which are designed to look and function like natural teeth. They are held in place by the suction of the gums, but it is also possible to use denture adhesive for additional security. We can also offer implant-retained dentures, which are dentures that are held in place by dental implants.
Dentures are made from various materials, including plastic, acrylic and metals and modern dentures are extremely lifelike. Dentures have come a long way in terms of design and fit and they provide a very effective replacement for lost natural teeth; they are no longer the large and cumbersome sets of obviously false looking teeth that lie by the bed in glasses in films – they are sleek, light and excellent copies of strong, healthy, natural teeth.
What are the benefits of dentures?
Dentures really can change your life, especially if you’ve been struggling with a number of missing teeth for a prolonged period of time. Dentures restore your ability to eat, they improve your speech and they also provide support for your lips and cheeks, preventing the cheeks from looking sunken. Dentures also enable you to show a healthy looking, full smile whenever you open your mouth, which will boost your confidence as well as making you look and feel more attractive.
Modern dentures are also light and comfortable. They are fitted to the exact contours and shapes of your mouth to ensure maximum comfort and we check the fit on a regular basis to reduce the risk of irritation.
If you would like to find out more about dentures, call us today!
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
