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Spanish In Syracuse, NY, many residents face the challenge of complete tooth loss. Poor dental health affects not only your ability to eat and speak but also your overall quality of life. Studies have shown that oral health has a stronger connection to mental health than you might expect, further highlighting the importance of replacing missing teeth. Traditional dentures have long been the solution to replace missing or severely damaged teeth, but they come with limitations. With the innovation of mini dental implants, we have a better option: permanent dentures. These offer stability, durability, and a natural look, revolutionizing tooth replacement without straining your finances.
What Are Permanent Dentures?
Permanent dentures are a type of implant denture where artificial teeth are anchored directly into the jawbone using mini dental implants. This connection enhances your chewing power and eliminates the need for adhesives and frequent adjustments. Implant dentures stabilize your new teeth and promote long-term oral health because the implants function as artificial tooth roots. They stimulate the jawbone to prevent tissue deterioration, ensuring you maintain a healthy bone density level and preserve your facial structure.
Permanent dentures are remarkably durable restoration thanks to their use of titanium implants and zirconia roundhouse bridges. A “roundhouse bridge” replaces all your upper or lower teeth—ensuring that your new teeth will last a lifetime, given proper care.
Types of Implant Dentures
Various types of implant dentures are available, each suited to different needs and preferences. In order of increasing stability, they are:
- Implant-retained overdentures: These removable implant dentures snap onto 4-8 mini implants. They provide stability and comfort, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of foods. Overdentures can sometimes be created from existing traditional dentures, but very specific conditions must be met. Dr. Bradford can determine whether this is possible at your free consultation.
- Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: Known as the Fix-on-Six® system (an alternative to All-on-4® that uses the larger, traditional dental implants), this option offers a balance of stability and ease of maintenance. It replaces an entire arch of teeth and is anchored by 6-10 mini implants. It’s considered semi-removable because it will only be removed by an implant dentist like Dr. Bradford for professional cleaning.
- Permanent dentures: The most stable and durable option, this non-removable roundhouse bridge is cemented onto 10-12 mini implants, providing unparalleled security and functionality. They look and feel almost identical to natural teeth. As the name suggests, these dentures are not removed once in place.
Using Mini Dental Implants for Permanent Dentures
Mini dental implants are the backbone of all three implant denture types. Smaller than traditional implants, they are ideal for those who have experienced jawbone loss. Their diameter measures less than 3 mm, or about the width of a toothpick. Compare this to 5 mm for traditional implants, which is almost the width of a pencil eraser, and you can see why the mini implant placement process is so much more streamlined.
Made from medical-grade titanium, they fuse rapidly with the jawbone, offering exceptional strength and stability without long healing periods. Their single-piece design is also more hygienic than the two-piece construction of regular implants, reducing the risk of bacterial accumulation at the connection point.
The Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants offer several advantages over the larger traditional implants:
- Minimally invasive procedure: They require only a simple pilot hole, making the process efficient and comfortable. In terms of discomfort, patients report about the same level of achiness as a mild headache.
- Same-day results: Often, dentures can be attached to mini implants on the same day, providing immediate results.
- Fast, easy recovery: Most patients experience minimal discomfort after the procedure and are feeling back to normal within a few days.
- Affordability: The process for mini implants is quicker and less complex, cutting costs significantly compared to traditional implants.
Explore Permanent Dentures With Dr. Bradford
If you’re facing the challenges of traditional dentures, permanent dentures can be a life-changing solution. They offer a secure, cost-effective way to replace missing teeth, enhancing your smile and oral health. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Bradford. With permanent dentures anchored by mini dental implants, you can swiftly restore your smile and regain the quality of life you deserve.
