Dentures held in by mini implants. This treatment completed in 4 hours from coming in with loose dentures to being
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As an alternative to bridges
and implants, dentures can be used to replace several missing
teeth.
It is possible to get either full or partial dentures. Full
dentures remain in place by form fitting to the gum ridges.
This creates a strong suction that is usually enough to keep
them comfortably in place.
Partial dentures often have additional ridges that fit around
the natural teeth helping them stay in place. To secure dentures
more firmly to the gum ridge, a dental implant can be used.
Implants used for an overdenture are fitted with a ball
screw. This allows the denture to be firmly snapped into
place
It takes several visits to the dentist in order to be properly
fitted with a denture. The dentist will take several impressions
of the gums, and send these to a dental lab. The lab uses these
impressions to construct your dentures. On the next appointments
you and your dentist will check the dentures to ensure that
your fit is correct and that the dentures meet your approval.
The photos show how a lower denture is made by using mini implants.
Once the dentures are made the implants are placed and connected to the denture at the same visit.
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