Implant-Supported Dentures
What Are Snap-On Dentures?
At Robertsdale Dental Implants serving all of Alabama, Dr. Jason NorthcuttThis link leads to Doctor’s page can restore your smile if you are missing some or all of your teeth with dentures. However, many patients do not want to worry about their prosthetics slipping and falling out of place or deal with messy adhesives.
We can place dental implants with snap on dentures and avoid embarrassing denture slips and significantly improve your comfort, dental function, and oral health.
Robertsdale Dental ImplantsThis link leads to Home page provide several types of implant-supported dentures at our dental practice, including both full and partial prosthetics.
Candidacy for Implant-Supported Dentures
Most patients who are missing teeth can be candidates for implant-supported dentures. Following a full mouth extraction, this type of restoration can also be a good option. Dr. Northcutt will always try to save your damaged teeth whenever possible.
The most important factor is jawbone health when it comes to candidacy for implants. For the titanium posts to have a solid foundation, you must have a sufficient amount of dense bone volume. Unfortunately, bone recession often follows tooth loss because the jawbone stops receiving stimulation from the roots of the teeth.
Benefit of Snap-On Dentures
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Dr. Northcutt will take x-rays and scans of your jaw to look for signs of jaw recession at your consultation. He will also identify the strongest parts of your jaw to support the implants. If you are a good candidate then Dr. Northcutt will refer you to an oral surgeon for a consultation and surgery.
It will take about three to six months following surgery for your jaw to heal around the implant posts. While you are healing, we will provide you with a temporary restoration. During your recovery period, the lab will create your denture using impressions of your jaw and photos of your smile. When the implants have fused with your jaw, Dr. Northcutt will attach your permanent restoration.
Denture Terminology Definitions
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Alveolar Bone
The alveolar bone is the bone surrounding the root of the tooth that keeps the tooth in place.
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Clasp
A clasp is a device that holds a removable partial denture prosthesis to the teeth.
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Denture Base
The denture base is the part of the denture that connects the artificial teeth with the soft tissue of the gums.
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Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the gingival tissues and membrane of the teeth, leading to tooth loss without professional treatment.
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Pontic
Pontic is another term for an artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture.
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Rebase
Rebase is the process of refitting denture prosthesis by replacing the base material.
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Reline
Reline is when a professional resurfaces the surface of the prosthesis with a new base material.
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Resin/Acrylic
Resin and Acrylic are resinous materials that can be components in a denture base.
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Stomatitis
Stomatitis is the inflammation of the tissue that is underlying a denture that does not fit properly. It can also result from other oral health factors.
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