People who wear complete dentures tend to lose the bone that supports the denture over years of time. The bone, especially that of the lower jaw, constantly deteriorates without natural teeth in place. This loss of bone makes it difficult for those with dentures to achieve a good fit and maintain it.
Denture wearers learn to keep their teeth in place by positioning their lip, tongue, and cheek muscles for optimal retention. Many people master these techniques for holding their teeth in place quite well, while others have issues with facial posturing and facial tension which can be undesirable.
If dentures move excessively when eating, speaking, coughing, etc., implants can be effectively used to improve denture retention.
Dental implants are most commonly used to replace missing teeth. But another excellent use of implants is in the stabilization of dentures. A couple of implants in the bone can create a button or snap to which the denture can lock. With a denture locked in place and the fear of it shifting is removed, a person can have increased confidence, better nutrition and improved facial esthetics.
When people know they have a denture that will not fall out or shift during function, the facial muscles relax, leading to an improved facial appearance. Implant retained dentures may also create fewer sore spots because the denture is additionally supported by bone, not just soft tissue.
Implants can be retrofitted into an existing denture or planned with the initial placement of a denture. If you are one of the many people for whom dentures can literally be a pain, an implant retained denture may be the answer.
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