Implant-Retained Dentures – Greensboro, NC

How Do Implant-Retained Dentures Work?

A traditional denture uses natural suction or an adhesive to stay in place. Although they might look like your original pearly whites, they don’t often feel as natural or comfortable. Implant-retained dentures, on the other hand, are secured by titanium posts that are surgically inserted into your jawbone. They recreate the structure of your lost teeth’s roots, preventing your dentures from slipping out of place. When your denture is supported by dental implants in Greensboro, you can choose whether it will be fixed or removable.

Am I A Candidate for Implant-Retained Dentures?

You might be eligible for an implant-retained denture if you:

• Have lost most or all of your teeth
• Do not have gum disease
• Have enough jawbone mass to accommodate dental implants
• Are in good overall health and are free of chronic conditions that could complicate healing
• Do not smoke or chew tobacco

Even if you aren’t the “perfect” dental implant candidate, don’t let that stop you from scheduling a consultation with us. With a few precautions and some preparatory work, you might still be a candidate for this truly life-changing treatment. 

The Implant-Retained Dentures Procedure

Once you’ve undergone any required preliminary treatments, such as bone grafting or tooth extractions, you’re ready for the implant placement surgery. As an implant dentist in Greensboro, Dr. Fisher can perform this part of the procedure right here in our office. You won’t have to worry about being referred to an oral surgeon you’ve never met. During the surgery, four to six implants are placed throughout your jawbone in strategic locations and angles.

After your jawbone has fully recovered from the surgery, we’ll design your personalized denture. The laboratory will finish creating it and send it to our office. You’ll return to our office, where we’ll ensure it fits perfectly before attaching it to your implants.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Some of the amazing benefits of implant-retained dentures are:

• The dentures are made from high-quality materials designed to look and feel just like your natural teeth.
• The implants give your new teeth a bite force that is strong enough to stand up to virtually any food.
• Because the implants stimulate the jawbone, it won’t shrink over time. As a result, the dentures won’t lose their fit after a few years.
• The implants secure the denture enough to where it won’t slip around.

Caring for implant-retained dentures is easy. It’s pretty much the same as maintaining your natural pearly whites.