In this issue:
Improve Your Chewing Ability and Quality of Life
Joann, who had been without her teeth for more than 20 years, complained to her dentist that her denture had become loose-fitting, and she was unhappy with her inability to chew food. Her dentist recommended the placement of two implants to stabilize her lower denture. After receiving treatment, her denture was far more comfortable and she was able to eat her favorite foods again.
I am now the proud owner of a new beautiful smile which makes me feel confident, younger and I can bite into just about everything I need to. Very happy I had the procedure done.
– Joann, Implant Overdenture Patient
Dental implants offer considerable benefits for denture patients, including:
- A more stable denture and improved chewing capability
- Superior comfort and no need for denture adhesives
- Preservation of the jaw bone and facial structures to prevent premature aging
- Enhanced self-confidence and quality of life
For implant overdentures, two or more implants are placed in the jaw. Then, the denture snaps into place over the implants. With the denture stabilized by the implants, the denture wearer enjoys the ability to speak and chew foods without their denture moving.
Talk to your dentist to learn more or get started with implant overdentures.
This patient went to her dentist with older, fractured dentures and requested a more stable option.
Implants were placed in the upper and lower jaws, and after healing, special attachments were placed atop the implants.
New dentures were fabricated to snap onto the implant attachments. The patient loves her new dentures and enjoys being able to chew without worry.
After removing the patient’s remaining teeth, which were untreatable due to severe decay, upper and lower implants were placed. An overdenture was fabricated for his lower jaw, and a full-arch dental restoration was attached to his upper implants to complete his brand-new smile.
This patient’s upper teeth were failing and could not be saved by her dentist. After the teeth were removed and some healing time had passed, four implants were placed and an overdenture was created for her upper jaw.
