Dentures Supported By Implants
Overview of implant supported dentures
This is where several implants are used to anchor your denture to your jawbone. Implants are small posts that integrate with your jawbone that replace missing teeth roots. If you have teeth that need to be extracted or bone grafts that need to be placed, that will be done before the implants are placed. It takes several months for your jawbone to fuse around the implants, and you will wear a healing denture during that time. Your permanent denture can be permanently fixed onto the implants. Another option is for them to be removable where it snaps on and off the implants. Having your denture connected to implants helps provide more stability when chewing and speaking. Your denture doesn’t shift or wobble. Having the implants in place also helps maintain your jawbone and support its health.
Am I a good candidate for implant supported dentures
You are a good candidate if your jawbone can support implants. If your denture moves when you chew or talk or your jawbone is shrinking back too much, you are also a good candidate. An implant supported option is good for those patients who need all or the rest of the teeth in one arch removed. Compare this option with implant dentures or read about All-on-4 implant dentures.
How much do implant supported dentures cost
In Plano, this procedure can cost in the range of $15,000 to $40,000. Price all depends on how many implants you need and the cost of the denture.
Are implant supported dentures worth the cost
This procedure is worth the cost if you have all your teeth missing on the top and/or bottom jaw. It’s important to be able to chew well as it can affect your body’s nutrition. Also, if you have a denture that moves when you speak or chew, implants can help stabilize it.
Why are implant supported dentures so expensive
The materials used to make implants and dentures are specialized and can be expensive. You also pay for the skills of the doctors to place the implant in such a way to align with a denture. There are many appointments for this process to make sure it is a successful restoration.
Request an Appointment at Plano Family Dental
Tired of a denture that shifts when you eat or speak? Request an appointment online or call us at (972) 867-5090. You can also contact our office with any questions. Plano Family Dental is located at 3405 Silverstone Drive, Suite #100, Plano, TX 75023, near Custer and Parker roads.
