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What does the word “fixed” mean? In the context of dentures, it means secured in place using special dental cement. Traditional dentures aren’t fixed, as you remove them nightly and for cleaning. In contrast, roundhouse bridges are fixed, as they are cemented in place on mini dental implants! A roundhouse bridge is a great solution when looking to replace a full arch of teeth, as it offers the stability and comfort that traditional dentures can’t provide. At Brent Bradford, DDS, Dr. Bradford can replace your teeth with a fixed full arch! Using mini dental implants, he can secure roundhouse bridge restorations for patients like you!
The Downsides of Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are a common solution to total tooth loss. These restorations replace a full arch of teeth, whether it’s your upper, lower, or both! Unfortunately, they come with many drawbacks. Common issues with traditional dentures include:
Gum irritation: Because traditional dentures aren’t fixed in your mouth, they rely on the structure of your jawbone and suction to stay in place. However, this method isn’t always reliable, which leads to loose dentures. As your dentures slide around in your mouth, they irritate your gums and cause painful denture sores that make wearing your dentures difficult!- Tastebud blockage: A full upper denture uses suction to stay in place, covering the roof of your mouth. Unfortunately, your upper denture plate blocks key taste buds on your upper palate. Without these tastebuds, you can’t fully taste or experience the temperature of the foods and drinks you consume.
- Bone resorption: Traditional dentures replace the crown of your tooth—or the part above the gum line. They don’t, however, replace the root of your tooth, which lies below your gums and stimulates your jawbone when you chew. After losing a tooth, you lose stimulation, and your bone begins to shrink. This slowly changes your facial structure over time and creates an unstable foundation for traditional dentures.
- Chewing problems: Due to the instability of loose dentures, it becomes more difficult to chew tougher foods! With traditional dentures, you may have to change your diet to softer foods, avoiding important nutrients your body needs. Additionally, food can slip underneath the prosthetic and get stuck, which may cause irritation or infection.
Traditional dentures have many drawbacks, which can negatively affect a patient’s quality of life! If you need to replace your smile, try a more stable option, like a fixed full arch.
Fixed Full Arch Solutions Using Mini Dental Implants
Because these denture solutions are “fixed,” they are secure in your mouth. Dr. Bradford uses mini dental implants to stabilize these restorations.
Mini Dental Implants
Dental implants act not only as strong anchors for your artificial teeth but also as artificial tooth roots, stimulating your jawbone when you chew or bite. This stimulation keeps your jawbone healthy, preventing bone resorption. At Brent Bradford, DDS, Dr. Bradford uses mini dental implants to stabilize his restorations.
Mini dental implants are less than 3 millimeters in diameter and consist of a single piece of titanium. Due to their small size, Dr. Bradford places these implants using a minimally invasive procedure that involves no incisions or sutures! He instead creates a small pilot hole through your gums and into the jawbone. After gently screwing the mini implant into place, it becomes instantly stable enough to support a temporary restoration!
This process is quick, easy, and comfortable, with a healing period of only 21 days! Dr. Bradford prefers mini implants for his patients because of their many benefits. Benefits like their sleek design and smaller size allow mini implants to use less jawbone and be more affordable than other implant options.
Fixed Full Arch
Using mini dental implants, Dr. Bradford can stabilize two kinds of fixed full arches.
Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: Using 6-10 mini dental implants Dr. Bradford places strategically around your jawbone, this restoration can replace your entire arch of teeth on the top or bottom. A semi-removable full arch, however, is only partially fixed, as Dr. Bradford will remove it for routine cleanings. Otherwise, this denture stays secure in your mouth, providing a strong and beautiful smile.- Non-removable roundhouse bridge: Dr. Bradford places this restoration on 10-12 implants, cementing it in place using dental cement. With a non-removable roundhouse bridge, your denture never comes out, even at the dentist’s! Instead, it is permanently secured on your implants, acting similarly to your natural teeth. Because they are so secure, these restorations don’t need a pink denture base, providing a seamless and natural appearance! For incredible functionality and aesthetics, a non-removable roundhouse bridge may just be the fixed full arch solution for you!
Stabilize Your Smile With Fixed Full Arch Roundhouse Bridges!
For a more stable solution than traditional dentures, try a fixed full arch! Dr. Bradford provides comfortable and secure dentures with mini dental implants as anchors, keeping them in place. Whether you want a semi-removable roundhouse bridge or a non-removable roundhouse bridge, Dr. Bradford has a solution for you that is built to last.
Book a free implant consultation to determine which mini implant solution is right for you!
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