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If you're missing teeth and you're ready to start eating the food that you enjoy and fall in love with your smile again, an implant overdenture can provide you with the relief that you're after. At Kingston Dental Care, we provide implant overdentures at our professional dentistry practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to find out if a dental implant overdenture is right for you.
Unlike traditional dentures, implant overdentures do not require any adhesives, as they're either permanently fixed in place or they snap onto dental implants that are anchored to your jaw, and they can be used to replace some or all of the upper or lower teeth in your mouth, whereas traditional dentures are secured in place with adhesive and can only be used as a replacement for all of your upper or lower teeth.
In comparison to traditional dentures, the benefits of implant overdentures include:
With overdentures, you don't have to worry about your teeth falling out of your mouth, as they're either fixed in place or snap securely into place by attaching to the dental implants that are precisely fit to your jawbone. As a result, overdentures don't require any dietary changes and there are no restrictions on what you can and cannot eat, allowing you the freedom to enjoy all of the foods that you enjoy. Traditional dentures, on the other hand, come with dietary restrictions, as chewing hard or chewy foods can cause them to become dislodged.
Traditional dentures cause facial bone loss by deteriorating bone ridges, leading to premature aging and jaw collapse. Implants help stop this deterioration by providing support to both the jaw and gum area. They naturally integrate with the live gum and bone, strengthening the jawline, and preventing facial bone loss and resorption — all of which help keep facial bones healthy while improving your psychological health.
In short, implant overdentures are largely superior to traditional dentures.
To find out if overdentures are right for you, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Overdentures, which provide a permanent solution to missing teeth, are implant-supported dentures that attach to dental implants that are precisely inserted into your jawbone. Dental implants are screwlike posts that replace the roots of your teeth, providing a stable foundation upon which prosthetic teeth can be attached. Implants are typically made from titanium or zirconia, making them lightweight and highly durable.
Like traditional dentures, snap-on overdentures are removable, however, they are less likely to become unintentionally dislodged by acts such as chewing food because they snap securely into place by attaching to dental implants.
There are multiple types of overdentures, including:
An overdenture is supported in the mouth by dental implants. The dental implants are precisely attached to the jawbone, providing solid support for overdentures. They can be permanently fixed in place or removable, the latter of which is often referred to as snap-in denture implants and snap-on dentures.
The cost of overdentures varies based on the number of implants you need to stabilize your overdentures. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to find out exactly how much overdentures will cost you.
If you're missing teeth or tired of dealing with the hassles of traditional dentures, contact us online or call our office today at (314) 487-0052 and schedule a consultation to find out if overdentures are the right solution for your needs.
We look forward to meeting you. Call (314) 487-0052 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.