Removable dentures are an economical way to restore function and aesthetics in individuals who have no teeth in one or both jaws. But dentures are not easy to wear and uncomfortable for most and are prone to slip while speaking or eating. Removable dentures will also cause bone loss in the jaw over time by pressing down on the bony ridges that formerly supported the teeth. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to prevent all of these problems: supporting your removable dentures with dental implants. Placing as few as two dental implants in the lower jaw and up to four implants in the upper jaw, to support removable dentures, so that it does not come loose when worn, is an external alternative to conventional dentures. Dental implants are small titanium posts that not only help anchor the dentures, but also have the unique ability to fuse to bone, your dental implants actually become a part of your jawbone and help to preserve its volume and density. When a denture is secured by implants, it does not press down on your bone tissue in a destructive way, and it will remain in position as you eat, speak and smile. This has a very positive impact on quality of life.
