Implant Supported Dentures Brisbane
Conventional dentures have a tendency to come loose because of the ineffectiveness of dental adhesives—but with implant supported dentures, that ceases to be a problem.
At Brisbane Dental Implant Group we offer implant supported overdentures. An overdenture fits over your dental implants and there are three treatment options. The problem with loose dentures, apart from the fact that they can look unsightly, is that they can make eating and speaking difficult.
Some of the benefits of stabilising dentures with dental implants are:
- Improved speech and confidence
- It’s a minimally invasive procedure
- Ends the cost and inconvenience of denture adhesives
- Restores proper chewing. This allows for a better diet and improved health
- Helps stimulate your jaw and maintain bone structure
What to expect from Implant Dentures Brisbane
During your initial consultation, an x-ray will be taken and a mould of your teeth created to observe the implant support denture position. If you do not have adequate jaw bone structure, you may require a bone graft prior to surgery.
After this we will then advise the best form of treatment (either fixed, removable or implant-stabilised) and the best way to proceed with this treatment.
Different types of dental implant-supported dentures
There are three different treatment options with implant-supported dentures:
1. Fixed
If all of your teeth require replacement, a custom made denture can be fitted to dental implant foundations. Once the implants are inserted and have healed, you will be fitted for an overdenture that attaches to the implants. Due to the fact that the overdenture is supported by dental implants, it can help stimulate the jaw and maintain bone mass.
Fixed dentures can be removed by a dentist for professional cleaning and maintenance.
2. Removable
A removable implant-supported overdenture is created in a similar fashion to a fixed implant-supported overdenture. However, once the dental implants are placed in your jaw, a custom-made bar will be attached to the implants to support the new overdenture.
Your new overdenture will be able to snap or clip into place, and you will be able to remove it for cleaning yourself.
3. Implant-stabilised
Implant-stabilised overdentures are custom created in the same manner as fixed and removable dentures. However, a smaller number of implants are used to stabilise the denture. This type of denture is able to be taken out each night to clean it.
FAQs
What are implant supported dentures?
Implant supported dentures, also known as overdentures, are designed to fit over your dental implants. They work by stabilising dentures and have a number of benefits. They help to improve speech, restore proper chewing ability, stimulate the jaw, and maintain bone structure in the face. At Brisbane Dental Implant Group, we offer three types of overdentures: fixed; removable; and implant stabilised overdentures, each of which has its own unique benefits.
How do fixed overdentures work?
Fixed overdentures are custom made and designed to fit over your dental implant foundations. When your implants have been inserted and your mouth has healed sufficiently, you will be fitted for an overdenture that attaches to your implants. These fixed overdentures can be removed by your dentist for regular cleaning and maintenance. You will not, however, be able to remove them yourself.
What are removable overdentures?
Removable implant-supported overdentures are manufactured in a similar way to fixed implant-supported overdentures. When they are attached to your implants, however, they are fixed in place with a custom-made bar. This means that the overdentures can be clipped into place, and can be removed whenever you need to clean it yourself.
