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Can I replace my dentures with dental implants?

Can I replace my dentures with dental implants?

dentures chicagoRecent advances in dental technology have provided denture wearers with some fantastic opportunities for obtaining stronger, more beautiful smiles. Patients who are wearing dentures in Chicago are turning to this experienced oral surgeon for dental implants that can completely change their outlook on life.

Dental implants can be used in an extraordinary number of combinations to replace single teeth or multiple teeth. Dental Implants can be utilized to replace an entire upper or lower denture, according to each patient’s needs. A thorough examination by this skilled oral surgeon, who is well-versed in the intricacies of the dental implant process, is necessary to determine the best use of the implants.

Patients who are deemed healthy enough to undergo outpatient surgery, which means most everyone, can be considered as candidates for dental implants. The strength and stability of the dental implant can be directly attributed to the relationship between the implant and the jawbone. Since the implant is surgically placed and will become anchored to the bone, it quickly and permanently becomes fused into place. With proper healing, the implant serves as an artificial tooth root, capable of sustaining the tremendous forces of chewing and biting.

As a single artificial tooth root, the implant is typically used to replace one natural tooth. As the number of implants increases, more of the chewing surface can be comfortably replaced. Multiple implants are often used to support an entire denture on both the upper and lower jaws.

The alternatives for replacing a denture with dental implants are highly customizable. Implants can be used to form a permanent base in order to stabilize a removable denture or as an anchor for a permanent denture. In either instance, the denture is locked in place during eating and speaking, eliminating the need for adhesive pastes and denture glues.

As more patients are realizing the tremendous advantages of dental implants for improving the fit of dentures, the treatment possibilities continue to grow. If you are interested in replacing your denture with dental implants, plan your visit with our Chicago implant dentistry team as soon as possible.

 

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