Implants for Dentures Process

Shawn | Mar 22, 2011 |

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Implants for dentures are a kind of over-denture that is attached to and supported by implants. This device is attached to the implants themselves, while a normal denture rests on the gums. Standard dentures are much cheaper, but they have less support and do not fit as snugly in the mouth. Denture implants are often used if the patient does not have any teeth in their jaw, but they still have enough bone to properly support implants. An implant denture has specialized attachments to snap themselves onto the implants. Regular dentures can be less stable in the lower jaw, so implants are often used as a replacement. Dentures made for the upper jaw is usually stable on their own and do not need to additional support provided by implants. However, implants are available for both the lower and upper jaws. These devices can also be removed easily if the patient wants to change to another method. Some people prefer to get permanent bridgework and crowns in their mouths that cannot be removed. If you are not sure which type to get, try consulting your dentist for suggestions. There are two main types of implant dentures ball retained and bar retained. Both of them are made with an acrylic base and made to look like a real-life gum. White acrylic or porcelain teeth are also added to mimic natural teeth. Ball retained dentures require at least two implants, but Bar retained dentures need at least three. For bar dentures, a thin bar of metal is used to follow the curve of your jaw. This bar is attached t two or five implants on your jaw, depending on how many is required. Clips or other forms of attachment are used to fit the denture to the bar. These clips will securely fasten the bar in place once it is fitted over the dentures. Ball dentures, or stud dentures, use male and female sockets for attachments. Each implant has a metal attachment that can fit into another attachment on the denture. In many cases, these attachments are ball-shaped, hence the name. The implants hold the male attachments while each denture holds the female attachments. These implants are placed in the jawbone near the front of your mouth because there is more bone in the front than the back of the jaw. Once someone has lost their teeth, they will gradually begin to start losing bone in that area as well. The front jaw also does not have a large amount of nerves or tissue structures that may interfere when placing the implants. The timeframe needed to install the implant will depend on a number of factors. The shortest period is seven months for the upper jaw and five months for the lower jaw, including denture placement and surgeries. However, the process can be drawn out for over a year, especially if you need preliminary procedures such as bone grafting. Before any treatment is done, you should consult tooth care guides or dental specialists to get an estimated period for the process.