Dentures on Implants 

You may be unhappy with your dentures and seek alternative treatments. They might make tasting food difficult, or feel bulky and uncomfortable in your mouth. And although every effort is made to produce comfortable dentures, over time bone is lost from the jaw due to the lack of teeth, which can cause previously well fitting dentures to become loose.

Undoubtedly, the best solution to these problems is through supporting your dentures using dental implants.

Dental implant retained dentures are complete dentures that clip onto dental implants, which sit solidly in your gums much like natural teeth. This can be such that the denture is removable by the patient, or fixed and only removable by a dentist. They are very successful at eliminating, or greatly reducing, any problems found with traditional dentures.

How Implant Dentures Work

Implant-supported dentures first require dental implants to be placed. Once placed, the denture sits on top of the gum like normal dentures, but unlike typical dentures, they are anchored onto the implants which are secured firmly in the jawbone via an abutment. This makes the denture more like natural teeth regarding stability, strength and appearance.

Denture implants (aka implant-supported overdentures) are used when a person has no teeth but still has enough bone to support the implants. The denture attachment clips securely into the implants and can be removed whenever required.

The Advantages of All-on-4 or All-on-6 Dental Implants

All-on-4 is a revolutionary technique that offers brilliant results to patients. But, precisely what are the reasons that make All-on-4 so spectacular?

Completely Restores The Smile
All-on-4 gives patients with chronic tooth decay something to grin about. The innovative method restores one’s smile, facial structure, and muscle tone after chronic tooth decay, bone loss, or infection. With this restorative procedure, their teeth will feel, perform, and appear completely natural. Offering unrestricted use of one’s teeth and mouth again is an integral feature of All-on-4, greatly enhancing one’s quality of life. Furthermore, your new set of teeth will be uniform, gleaming, and quite perfect, resulting in greater self-confidence.

Eating Is Enhanced
Once meticulously placed, All-on-4 dental implants will perform like natural teeth. With superior strength and durability, the progressive implants dramatically facilitate and improve one’s eating ability. Using specially-designed titanium composite materials, the implants connect directly to ultimately secure and fuse with the jawbone. What’s more, the All-on-4 design does not cover the roof of one’s mouth, so not only will chewing become effortless, your palate will also savour more natural flavours.

One Single Treatment
Unlike traditional implants, which require a minimum of six months to complete, the All-on-4 system produces results in a very short and convenient timeframe. Patients receive a new, perfectly functioning set of teeth in one same-day treatment, prompting an equally instantaneous smile.

For the Most Part, No Bone Graft
In some cases, a bone graft may be necessary when a patient’s jaw has been determined to not be capable of supporting a dental implant. The bone graft procedure necessitates an extended healing time to provide the required bone density improvement to the patients jaw. However, thanks to the advanced techniques used to perform the All-on-4 procedure, the most vulnerable areas in a patient’s jawbone are easily isolated, reducing or even eliminating the need for a graft.

Everlasting Placement
The All-on-4 system consists of two straight anterior implants and two inclined at a 45° angle for a solid and secure connection that distributes pressure evenly throughout the jawbone. As the jawbone grows around and fuses to the biocompatible material used in the manufacture of the implants, a strong foundation is created. Simultaneously with proper dental care, All-on-4 dental implants are engineered to be a compelling permanent dental solution.

Pleasantly Affordable
Cost is a significant factor in one’s commitment to dental implant treatment. Georgian Dental works with our patients to provide easy financing alternatives in the event that insurance coverage does not sufficiently account for dental implant procedures of this nature. To get a better idea of what the cost of an All-on-4 procedure will look like, contact our office today to arrange for your no-obligation consultation and have all your questions answered.

Unparalleled Strength
Trusting in the foundation of your mouth is paramount, and All-on-4 dental implants are designed to meet the expectations patients demand of their treatment. This method is highly effective, having four implants as a support mechanism for upper and lower teeth replacement, providing substantial support for a full arch prosthetic. A custom-designed prosthetic arch that is created to perfectly mimic the look and shape of natural teeth and gums is physically connected to the implants fused into the jawbone.

The Advantages of All-on-6
All-on-6 offers all the extraordinary benefits of All-on-4 but with one fundamental difference. All-on-6 is the surgical implantation of 6 implants instead of 4 in the upper and lower jaws, which may be deemed to be a more suitable option in special cases or based on the specific needs of a particular patient.

Extra Stability

Oral surgeons may choose the All-on-6 protocol as it can provide even greater strength and stability for some patients. Depending on the condition of the mouth, gums, and jawbone, it may be determined that the patient would be best served by the additional two implants in an All-on-6 procedure instead of an All-on-4 procedure.
Enhanced Jaw Support
The additional two implants of the All-on-6 system further stimulate the jawbone, providing increased protection against bone density loss over the long term. In cases where bone density loss is deemed to be of greater concern, this method can provide the extra assurance and peace of mind for the patient that their replacement teeth will remain solid and secure for many years to come.
Getting Started With A Full-Mouth Restoration
If you or someone you love is experiencing the troubles of deteriorating health due to multiple lost or missing teeth, there’s no time to waste in getting the treatment needed to restore the mouth and regain full function. The process is straightforward, and it all starts with a comprehensive consultation and examination. The best way to find out answers to all your questions and get a clear picture of what the All-on-4 or All-on-6 treatment will mean for you is to contact the team here at Georgian Dental. Our friendly team of expert dental health professionals will guide you through the entire process, and let you know exactly what you can expect at each step along the way. We’re here to help you regain a higher quality of life and better overall well-being with a new, beautiful smile.
Contact us today to book your consultation. We look forward to seeing you soon!