What are Implant-Supported Dentures?
If you’ve worn dentures before, you are likely all too aware of their shortcomings. Dentures require messy adhesives, occasionally shift, agitate the gum line and necessitate food restrictions. For many of our Mason and Cincinnati patients, dentures are an imperfect, but practical, solution to significant tooth loss.
Implant-supported dentures, on the other hand, can offer you a more comprehensive way to restore a lifelike smile and improve functionality if you are missing several or all of your teeth.
While a lone dental implant typically only reinforces a single crown, multiple implants can support a full denture prosthesis and replace an entire row of teeth.
Implant-supported dentures offer many benefits, including:
- Comfortable fit
- Improved chewing function
- Realistic smile
- Freedom from denture adhesives
- Better speaking ability
As we mentioned earlier on this page, not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. If your jawbone isn’t dense enough to support an implant or you suffer from complicated dental issues, another dental solution may better address your needs.
At your initial consultation, our experienced Cincinnati dentist will assess the condition of your oral health and help you determine which treatments are right for you.