Implant Dentures – Braintree, MA
A More Reliable Way to Rebuild Your Smile
Traditional dentures are the tried-and-true solution for restoring your arches after tooth loss, as they can enhance both the functionality and appearance of your grin simultaneously. However, they’re also known for sometimes becoming destabilized or dislodged mid-meal or conversation, which can leave you feeling so self-conscious that you avoid spending time with others.
Our team in Braintree offers a more reliable way to rebuild your smile with implant dentures. Continue reading to learn about this treatment option to help decide if it’s right for you, and please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC of Braintree for Implant Dentures?
- Resilient, Customizable Materials
- Oral Conscious Sedation Available
- Award-Winning, Board-Certified Experts
What Are Implant Dentures?
Standard dentures rely on a firm suction against your connective tissues to remain in place all day, which can restrict circulation to your teeth and gums. As a result, your body is unable to deliver essential nutrients, which increases the likelihood of developing sores, gum disease, and other health issues. Not only that, but as your jawbone thins after tooth loss, the prosthetics that once fit like a glove can become loose and ill-fitting.
Meanwhile, getting implant dentures involves surgically placing anywhere from four to eight support rods into your jaw, which eventually fuse with the bone material to be firmly rooted in your mouth. Then, our team will attach specially designed dentures to reform your arches.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
This option involves permanently anchoring your customized dentures to your recently placed implants, meaning they are not intended to be removed except by a qualified professional, such as one of our providers in Braintree. This option requires sufficient jawbone density to support your new teeth in the long term.
Removable Implant Dentures
Sometimes called “Snap-On Dentures”, this option involves placing 2 to 5 implants that are capped with a ball socket (ball-retained) or special clips (bar-retained) to keep your restoration in place. You’ll need to remove these twice daily to keep them clean.
The Implant Denture Process
Our accomplished providers have undergone advanced training and utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide each step of this procedure in the office for your convenience. However, before proceeding, you must schedule a consultation to ensure you’re a good candidate. We’ll examine your mouth to address any pre-existing issues, such as cavities or gum disease, that may interfere with the results. Some patients might also require an additional bone graft procedure to bulk up their jaw to continue.
Once you’re cleared for surgery, we’ll start the procedure by numbing the area and/or sedating you to help you feel comfortable and calm. Then, we’ll make small incisions in your gums to place the required number of implants. It can take several months to recover as your jaw must generate enough new bone growth to fuse with these rods.
When your gums have healed sufficiently, we’ll schedule a second, more minor procedure to make impressions and attach abutments to your implants that will eventually hold your dentures. When your final restoration is designed and delivered, we’ll schedule a final visit to anchor it in place.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Implant dentures are a reliable solution for tooth loss, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best treatment to meet everyone’s unique needs. You might be a good candidate for this option if you have:
- Good overall health to undergo surgery and recover safely.
- Sufficient jawbone density to provide a firm foundation for your new teeth.
- Demonstrated a commitment to positive oral hygiene, such as quitting smoking, brushing and flossing twice daily, and scheduling a routine checkup every six months.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
There are several advantages to getting implant dentures in Braintree, including:
- Restored bite force. Dental implants can return an estimated 80% to 90% of your original biting power so you can more easily chew food to be swallowed and digested.
- Improved nutrition. These restorations are so firmly rooted that there are fewer dietary restrictions, allowing patients to enjoy a wider variety of wholesome ingredients that support their general and dental well-being.
- Enhanced enunciation. Your dentures act as artificial teeth so you can overcome any speech impediments, like a lisp or slur, that you might have developed after tooth loss.
- Stable solution. Unlike traditional dentures, which might slip out of place at inopportune times, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing your teeth are anchored in your jaw.
- Boosted confidence. Our team uses customizable tooth-colored materials designed to be as lifelike as possible, allowing you to look and feel like the most attractive version of yourself.