Dentist and Skin Care Blog from Boston's Area Leading Dental Office

Many people turn to dentures as a solution for missing teeth. But that could mean giving up your favorite foods, like corn on the cob or crunchy apples. Conventional dentures can also cause sore gums and are sometimes hard to keep in place, especially on the lower jaw. However, advancements in technology are allowing denture wearers to say good-bye to messy adhesives and the worries thatartificial teeth may fall out while talking or eating. Implant overdentures, also referred to as implant supported dentures, can secure a partial or full denture in place with the use of titanium implant screws.

How It Works

Two or more dental implants are inserted into precise areas of the jawbone. The bone is allowed to heal around the implant and an abutment, or attachment, is connected to the implant. The removable denture could then be snapped securely onto the attachments, keeping the denture from slipping and moving around.

Benefits of Implant Overdentures

• Because they won’t move, studies show that overdentures improve your chewing ability and help you speak more clearly.
• Overdenture wearers may be able to eat more types of food.
• Denture implants feel more comfortable and look more like natural teeth.
• One of the most compelling arguments for denture implants is the prevention of facial collapse, which occurs during the bone resorption process. When a tooth is missing or has been extracted, your body resorbs part of the jaw bone in order to use those minerals in other places in your body. 

If you’re looking for a permanent solution to tooth loss, Dr. Meola and his family dental team can evaluate whether you would be a good candidate for implant overdentures.  Continued studies show success rates for denture implants are very high, and overdentures could last a lifetime with proper care. Visit Boston’s leading dental office, Smile and Skin, to learn more about gaining back your confidence and restoring your smile.