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Spanish Do you remember the scene from the movie Bambi where the titular young character slips and slides all over the ice? It’s a cute, funny scene, but for those suffering from loose dentures, Bambi’s instability may feel a little too familiar. When your dentures don’t fit well, eating, speaking, and smiling become challenging. Unlike Bambi, these issues aren’t just a passing inconvenience. They can significantly impact your daily life and self-esteem. Fortunately, dental implants offer a reliable solution for denture stabilization, enhancing your dentures’ comfort, function, and appearance.
The Challenges of Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures rest on top of the gums to stay in place. But keeping them secure gets harder over time for several reasons. Wear and tear has an effect, and your dentures will fit less well as your gumline changes and your jawbone deteriorates from lack of stimulation. Once this process begins, your prosthetic can start to move around, leading to discomfort, difficulty eating and speaking, and awkward moments.
Traditional options for fixing loose dentures include having them relined, getting a new pair, or using messy adhesives to try and get some extra hold. All of these options are either frustrating, expensive, or both. Thanks to innovations in implant dentistry, we have a better, more stable option: dental implants for denture stabilization.
Benefits of Dental Implants for Denture Stabilization
Stabilizing dentures with dental implants can drastically improve your quality of life. By attaching your loose dentures to implants, you’ll enjoy:
- Improved comfort: Your dentures will fit snugly each and every day, eliminating shifting or irritation caused by a poorly fitting prosthetic.
- Enhanced chewing ability: Bite into apples, chew steak, and enjoy a wider range of foods without worry.
- Better jaw health: Implants stimulate the jawbone, helping prevent bone loss and maintaining your facial structure.
- Increased confidence: You can speak and laugh without fear of your dentures moving, making social situations more enjoyable.
A Modern Solution: Mini Dental Implants
While dental implants have been used for denture stabilization for decades, a breakthrough in implant technology provides even better outcomes: mini dental implants. These small yet powerful screws anchor dentures just as securely to your jawbone. However, unlike the older, larger dental implants, they require less jawbone space, making them a workable option for many more people.
Dr. Bradford prefers mini implants because of their effectiveness, reliability, and advantages over conventional implants. These benefits include:
- Less invasive procedure: Unlike traditional implants, the mini implant process is much more straightforward. Dr. Bradford can generally place them in a single visit—without using incisions or stitches.
- Faster healing: Traditional implants take 3-6 months to fuse fully with your jawbone, while mini implants only take about three weeks.
- Greater accessibility: Mini implants are viable for patients who can’t support traditional implants without first getting a bone graft. If you were ever deemed ineligible for conventional implants, mini implants may be an excellent alternative.
- High success rate: Despite their smaller size, mini implants boast a high success rate, providing long-lasting results that patients can count on.
- More affordable: Because of their faster placement procedure and shorter healing timeline, mini implants are more cost effective than traditional implants.
Can My Existing Denture Be Stabilized With Mini Implants?
The short answer is—it depends. While it is possible to stabilize existing dentures, most were not made with this conversion in mind. For Dr. Bradford to convert traditional dentures into implant dentures, they need to meet certain size, quality, and design standards. If yours don’t meet these qualifications, we can make a new custom denture designed for use with mini dental implants.
The best thing you can do is to come in for a free consultation. Dr. Bradford will take 3D X-rays of your mouth and examine your dentures to determine whether they are suitable for conversion or if a new denture would be a better option.
How Much Do Dental Implants for Denture Stabilization Cost?
We understand that the cost of implant dentures can be a concern. At your consultation, we’ll help you navigate insurance and financing options, ensuring you understand every aspect of your investment. At the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Syracuse, NY, we want to make this life-changing procedure affordable for any budget.
Take the Next Step With Dr. Brent Bradford
Remember, you deserve a dental solution that enhances your lifestyle. Dental implants for denture stabilization aren’t just about improving your smile; they bring back your confidence and quality of life. If you’re ready to embark on the journey towards a happier, more confident you, contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
