How Long Can Implant Dentures Last?

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When you have lost several of your natural teeth, this impacts your oral health and bite function in a negative fashion. You need a prosthetic. Dental implant dentures are popular because they have the potential to last for decades to come. In today’s blog, your Cleveland, TX, dentist talks about the benefits of implant-supported dentures.

The Longevity of Dental Implants

Dental implants boast a 90% success rate at the ten-year mark, and have the potential to last for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime. This is because they’re actually inserted into the jawbone. The biocompatible titanium post is accepted by the body as a natural root, bonding with the jawbone and preventing the loss of mass and density in the jaw that usually follows tooth loss. This means your youthful facial structure is preserved, and you can enjoy long-lasting solutions to tooth loss. In addition to address a single missing tooth, our team can also support a complete set of fixed dentures!

Creating Custom Prosthetics

Now, let’s talk about the denture portion. This is what people see when you smile, and the part that allows you to eat your favorite foods again and speak clearly. This will be custom-made based on digital images and impressions we take of your smile. The denture consists of a complete row of natural looking teeth made from ceramic, which we can shade for a natural appearance. These are also very durable and able to absorb daily bite forces and pressures. The new teeth are inserted into an acrylic base that mimics the appearance of gum tissue. We will attach these to the implant post with abutments. Sometimes this can be done in the same visit, while other times we will need to wait for the placement area to heal. Once in place, they never slip when you eat or speak, and you never need to worry about removing them for cleaning or soaking.

Use Your Benefits!

Now is an excellent time to make a visit with our team for a consultation. We can examine your smile to see if you’re ready for a set of implant dentures, and to plan the process in detail. We then begin the process to help you enjoy a complete smile, one that looks great and is ready to last! You can also use your remaining 2022 dental insurance benefits before they’re gone, so you can enjoy a complete smile again. If you have any questions about treating tooth loss, then contact our team today.

Talk To Your Cleveland, TX Dentist About Treating Major Tooth Loss

We want you to smile with confidence again. For more information about replacing missing teeth, then contact your Cleveland, TX, dentist, Dr. Uhrenholdt, by calling (281) 592-1234.