Implant-Supported Dentures in Chicago

What Are Implant-supported Dentures?

They are dentures that can replace a full upper or lower arch of teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, they are held in place by implants, so they don’t sit on your gums and they can’t slip. You can easily remove them for cleaning, and then snap them back in. Our affordable, quality implant-supported dentures are the ideal replacement for conventional dentures. 

How Are Implant-supported Dentures Placed?

The first thing your dentist will do is determine if you are a suitable candidate for implant dentures. If you’ve been missing your teeth for a long time, the jawbone may have deteriorated to the point it can’t hold an implant. Your dentist can fix this with bone grafts, so you can still get the implants, but the procedure will take longer. 

Once the procedure starts, your dentist will place the implants, typically titanium screws, into your jawbone. He or she may place the abutment on the top of the implant or wait until the jawbone grows around the implant. This can take between three or six months. While you’re waiting, your denture is being made by a dental lab. Your dentist will go over how to take your denture out to clean it and put it back in. There are bar-retained implants where clips hold the denture to the bar. Ball-retained implants snap on to the abutments. 

Since you’ll receive a local anesthetic and possibly other sedation options, the procedure isn’t painful. You may feel discomfort for several days afterward, but over-the-counter pain medication will help. You may also have to eat a soft diet for a few days, but the healing time is minimal. 

What is the Cost of Denture Implants?

 Our implant-supported dentures cost varies. Factors which determine the cost include whether you need any preliminary work, such as an extraction, and whether you are getting one denture or two. If you have dental insurance coverage, this will also affect your total cost. Contact us for a consultation to learn more about our affordable, quality implant-supported dentures fee. 

Implant-supported dentures have many benefits, and they are an excellent investment. Your dentures will last much longer than traditional dentures as the implants help keep the jawbone from deteriorating and causing problems with the way your conventional dentures fit. You won’t have to spend your money on denture adhesive, either. Plus. you can’t put a price on a glorious smile. 

When you come in for a consultation, you can get an estimate of the cost. You can also discuss payment options that can help you afford this life-changing procedure. 

What Will I Gain with Implant-supported Dentures?

You’ll gain confidence since your dentures will be secure. You won’t have to worry about your dentures clicking and eat without fear. No one will know you’re wearing dentures unless you tell them. Call us to book a consultation and we’ll explain how implant-supported dentures in Chicago can help you with your unique issues. 

People with implant-retained dentures also like the fact that the upper denture does not have to cover the palate to create suction. Eating feels more natural this way. Traditional denture wearers often complain that they can’t feel the amount of food in their mouth which could pose a choking hazard. 

How Do I Maintain My Implant-supported Denture

You’ve made an investment in your smile, so you want your denture to keep looking clean. Brush your implant dentures with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste. You can also soak them once a week in a denture cleaning solution. Don’t forget to clean your gums and around the abutments as well. When you come in for a checkup, you can have a professional mouth cleaning to ensure the area around the abutments to remove any small traces of food particles you may have missed. Implants may last a lifetime if you make sure your gums remain healthy. 

Why Should I Choose an Implant-supported Denture?

 Dentures supported by implants feel more natural in your mouth and they function better. You can feel the difference when you chew, as the implant stimulates your jawbone like a tooth root. When your dentures function like natural teeth, you can enjoy all your favorite foods again, like crunchy raw vegetables and corn on the cob. If dentures supported by implants sounds interesting to you, please call us for a consultation.