Implant Supported Dentures in Cleveland, TN

Dentures can improve your quality of life and appearance by filling out your smile, bridging gaps of missing teeth, and restoring your natural bite. They are available in both removable and fixed models.

Many community health clinics provide affordable implant supported dentures Cleveland TN. These are typically placed on an income-based sliding scale.

Complete Dentures

Traditionally, dentures are used to replace missing teeth. However, over time they become uncomfortable and cause irritation. They also can cause bone loss in the jaw.

Dental implants are a new solution that offer improved comfort and function over conventional dentures. Our dentists will examine and consult with you to determine if you are a good candidate for implant supported dentures Cleveland TN, and if your jawbone has enough density. If not, we can perform extra procedures like bone grafts or sinus lifts to ensure you are eligible for this treatment.

Your dentist will place titanium implants into your jawbone. These will then fuse to the bone over time, providing a stable base for your dentures. We offer both ball-retained and stud-attached dental implants to suit your needs. You can choose the style that fits best with your lifestyle and budget. Implant-supported dentures will help you to eat comfortably and speak clearly. They will also look more natural than traditional dentures.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures offer a comfortable and secure solution to missing teeth. They keep the bite pressures stable, and they prevent the remaining natural teeth from shifting position and becoming malaligned. They also preserve the gum tissue and jawbone density that would otherwise deteriorate.

Your dentist and prosthetist will evaluate your clinical needs by determining how many teeth need replacing, where they are located on the upper or lower jaw, and the stability of any existing natural teeth that may need to anchor the partial. This information helps them design a prosthetic that will fit comfortably and function well.

They may recommend a Valplast or a hybrid implant supported dentures Cleveland TN, both of which are made of flexible materials for a more natural feel to your chewing and speaking. They provide a better fit and are less prone to wearing, although they don’t last as long as cast metal partials or dental implants. They are often the best option for people who are unable to wear traditional acrylic dentures.

Snap-On Dentures

Unlike traditional dentures, which rest on top of the gums, snap-on dentures are attached to implants in the jaw. They are more comfortable and stable throughout the day, allowing you to smile confidently. They also help you chew more effectively, which is important to your overall health.

However, you should know that not everyone can get this option. The implants need to be placed in the jawbone, and this isn’t always possible for people with deteriorating bone. This is because the surgery involves major oral surgery.

To create a snap-on implant supported dentures Cleveland TN, your dentist places four to six implants in the jawbone. These are then connected to a bar that is used to support the denture. The denture itself is made of an acrylic base that resembles gums and porcelain teeth. It is attached to the bar with locators, which are similar to male snaps. This allows the denture to snap into place and prevents it from moving.

Bone Grafting

When patients are missing teeth or their natural bone deteriorates, a standard procedure that technicians must consider is a bone graft. This procedure increases jaw stability and strength so that dental implant surgery is successful and the results look better in the long run.

There are four sources of material for a bone graft, including your own body’s bone (autograft), bone from a tissue bank of another person (allograft), animal bone elements (xenograft) or synthetic materials like calcium phosphate or calcium sodium phosphosilicate. All have different levels of risk, but a 2019 review found that xenografts are the least likely to transmit infectious diseases.

The doctor adds graft material to the area where bone loss has occurred and stitches the site closed. The graft takes several months to heal and become strong enough for dental implant surgery. During this time, you should follow the doctor’s instructions on pain management and eating soft foods. The result is a strong and stable foundation for your permanent dentures.