What Are Implant Dentures?
Dentures, commonly referred to as false or artificial teeth, are worn as a replacement for decaying or missing teeth. Dentures are designed to correspond to the shape or contour and colour of your natural teeth. They are comfortable and can be removed and replaced in the mouth as needed.
If you’re looking for a great way to restore your smile, implant dentures are a great choice for getting rid of tooth gaps and bringing back full tooth functionality. Also called clip-in dentures, implant retained dentures, denture implants and snap-in/snap-on over dentures, implant-supported dentures may be full or partial. Implant-supported dentures are inserted onto attachments directly connected to the implant. They are fully removable to allow for cleaning.
Cambridge City Dental will make sure that your implant dentures look and function like natural teeth, so you can feel confident when talking and showing off your smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Would You Need Implant Dentures?
One of the more obvious reasons people need implant dentures is that they want to have a beautiful smile - without missing teeth or unsightly gaps. However, there are other reasons you might want to have implant dentures:
If you need to replace some of your teeth that were knocked out in an accident or fight.
If you have loose or missing teeth and the gaps between them are getting wider.
If you are losing teeth due to aging and decay.
What Are the Benefits of Implant Dentures?
Aside from functioning as a replacement or dental restoration solution, implant dentures can also:
Help you feel better about yourself when you no longer see any tooth gaps when you smile.
You can also avoid premature facial sagging that occurs when lost or missing teeth are not replaced immediately.
Implant dentures can help you eat and speak comfortably.
They also allow you to chew food normally.
What is the Process of Getting Dentures?
Although the exact dental procedure may vary depending on the type of denture required, there are general steps that are usually followed:
Dental assessment and treatment planning.
Taking of impressions.
Shaping of wax blocks to conform to the shape of your jaw by your dentist.
Recording of your bite.
Fitting of a trial denture.
The final denture is made in a dental lab.
Review appointment for final denture.
How Much Do Dentures Cost?
The cost depends on the type of dentures required and the materials used.
For example, full dentures cost more than partial dentures, whilst chrome-plated dentures tend to be more expensive than acrylic.
Implant-supported dentures cost more as they use implants as anchorage.
The best way to get a reliable estimate of dentures by reaching out to Cambridge City Dental - your friendly and professional Perth dentist.
At Cambridge City Dental we will find the right solution for you.
Do I Need a Fixed or Removable Partial Denture?
Removable Partial Dentures
Multiple missing teeth were traditionally replaced with conventional removable partial dentures.
They are made from a metal or acrylic framework with retention wire metal clasps that engage the remaining teeth to retain the prosthesis. Some patients are put off by removable dentures due to the appearance of the clasps.
The advantages of a removable partial denture include preserving the enamel of adjacent teeth due to minimal preparations and the minimal volume of lost gum and bone.
Removable partial dentures are relatively inexpensive compared to fixed dental bridges or dental implants. However, they do require frequent replacement or adjustment.
Fixed Partial Dentures or Bridges
To allow the fixed partial denture to be fitted correctly, extensive reduction of adjacent teeth may be required. The fixed partial denture allows the missing tooth to be replaced by a suspended dental crown.
Many variables need to be considered when preparing the adjacent teeth and in some cases, multiple teeth will require a reduction. Fixed partial dentures or bridges may need to be replaced as the supporting teeth tend to fail due to periodontal disease or decay.
When multiple tooth replacements are needed, each patient has to be individually assessed, as no two cases are the same. There is a multitude of variables to consider when researching multiple and full replacement denture implants, including number, brand, type, medical status, consultations, bone grafting procedures, and laboratory considerations.
Implants healed and ready for fitting of an implant bridge.
Fitted implant bridge to replace three teeth.
Your smile and confidence restored.
Want to Know More About Our Perth Denture Options?
Implant dentures are a great way to replace missing teeth and will improve the way you look, speak, bite, chew and are custom-made to fit your mouth.
Cambridge City Dental will make sure that your dentures look as natural as possible, so you can feel confident when talking and showing off your smile. We have improved the appearance of many smiles across Perth and helped people of all ages.
The dentist team at Cambridge City Dental are highly knowledgeable in all things general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Our dentist team have the skill to fit a range of natural-looking Perth implant dentures.
Contact us today or book an appointment to ask our Perth dentists about our affordable denture options.
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