Implant-Supported Dentures in Gainesville

What are Implant-supported Dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are an affordable way to ditch your traditional dentures. Affordable, quality implant-supported dentures look better than conventional dentures. They rest on implants, not your gums, so eating feels more natural. You can also eat foods you cannot with traditional dentures. Imagine eating crunchy apples and corn on the cob again. Implants will allow you to enjoy all the foods you love once more.

How Do Implant-supported Dentures Work?

There are two types if implant-supported dentures; bar-retained and ball-retained. Your dentist will usually recommend one or the other to you. The only difference is what holds your denture in your mouth. You’ll need enough healthy jawbone to hold the implants in place. If you don’t, implants are still possible if you undergo a bone graft procedure. There are a wide range of materials available to build your jawbone back up.

First, your dentist will decide how many implants you’ll need. Next, he or she will drill a thin hole in your jawbone to place the implants. You’ll have to wait three to six months until the jawbone fuses around the implant, making it as strong as a natural tooth root. Once this happens, your dentist will uncover the top of the implant and place an abutment on it. Next, you’ll have a bar or balls placed on the abutments and in the meantime, a dental lab will be working on your denture. Once it arrives and healing occurs, your dentist will show you how to take the denture on and off.

You’ll still have to see your dentist twice a year for a checkup. He or she will check the attachments and you can have your gums professionally cleaned. Avoiding gum disease will extend the life of your implant-supported dentures, which can last a lifetime if your gums remain healthy.

How Much Do Implant-supported Dentures Cost?

There isn’t a cost of denture implants we can give you without a consultation. Everyone is unique, and the recommended attachments and the number of implants vary. Dental insurance, if you have it, will also affect the final cost. If you want to know more about our affordable, quality implant-supported dentures, call our office and ask for a consultation. We will work with you to help you get the smile you deserve.

What Are the Advantages of Implant Dentures?

They are comfortable to wear and never slip. Implant-supported dentures sit on the implant abutments, so they don’t have to rest uncomfortably on your gums like traditional dentures. You never need to buy denture cream again as implant dentures can’t slip while you’re eating or speaking. This will make you feel more self-confident when meeting new people or having a meal with them.

Dentures supported by implants also look better, as they are less bulky than traditional dentures. Implant retained dentures don’t need suction or denture adhesives to stay in place, so they don’t need to cover as much as the mouth.

How Do I Clean My Implant-supported Denture?

Use a soft toothbrush with a small amount of nonabrasive toothpaste to brush the denture twice a day. Use horizontal strokes. This helps prevent your denture from staining. If you’re cleaning your denture over your sink, put a washcloth in the sink first. This way, if you accidentally drop your denture, it will not crack or break. You also have to clean your gums and around the abutments with a soft toothbrush to prevent bacteria from building up. Hold your toothbrush at an angle to do this. You can also soak your dentures in a denture cleaning solution overnight occasionally, otherwise they can go into water when you’re not wearing them.

What Makes Implant-supported Dentures a Good Choice?

Do you want a boost in your confidence that you’ll receive when you get dentures that don’t move around in your mouth? Imagine going out to a restaurant and being able to order anything you want without worrying that your dentures won’t hold. You’ll never have to make up excuses as to why you don’t want to order chewy or hard foods. If this sounds good to you, please call us to schedule a consultation. Our dentist will help you decide if implant-supported dentures are a good choice for you.