Overdentures Here at Durham Prosthodontics, we can provide all the necessary information when choosing how to replace a missing tooth, including overdentures. Overdentures might be supported by implants or by natural teeth. An Implant Supported Overdenture is a contemporary restoration that has revolutionized the way we think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured prostheses with inherent limitations. Most often, removable dentures are not ideal for a lot of patients, but can be improved with precision attachments and care. Such dentures can make chewing foods difficult, limiting the foods that you once enjoyed. Modern dentistry can help with implant-supported dentures. The Implant Supported Overdenture treatment concept replaces your missing teeth with a full dental bridge supported by dental implants. Fewer implants are needed and overall treatment time and cost are reduced. An implant-supported overdenture solution also ensures greater stability in the bone, reducing the need for bone graft surgery to increase bone volume. Implant-supported overdentures stay connected with bar and clip attachment methods or use a variety of abutment-based attachments (ball, magnets, and resilient stud attachments such as Locators). The most appropriate attachment system for your individual needs relates to a variety of factors that are determined early in the treatment. Typically, a temporary set of teeth can be placed on the same day of surgery. The temporary teeth allow you to lead a normal life immediately after surgery. After a short healing period, our specialists will place the final bridge. Your quality of life is improved, and you can start enjoying your favorite foods again with renewed confidence. About OverdenturesDepending on the type of abutment that provides support, overdentures can be either tooth-supported or implant-supported. If a natural tooth is used, it will require an elective root treatment and sometimes even coronal modification. Implant-supported overdentures will provide better stability for the prosthesis. There are many ways in which overdentures get attached to abutments: O-ring attachment, bars, clips, magnets, or telescopic. Depending if the tooth is natural or an implant, our team will decide the best way to link the overdenture to the abutment. Advantages of OverdenturesBesides the obvious stability that an adhesive prosthesis doesn't have, there are a few more advantages of having overdentures fitted, including better bite, slowed loss of the jawbone, improved aesthetics, and they are more comfortable than a prosthesis. How to Take Care of OverdenturesMeticulous oral hygiene is crucial to keep overdentures for a long time. Regular appointments to our clinic so that our specialists can check your overdenture's state is important. Brushing with a nonabrasive toothpaste and flossing twice a day is mandatory for proper oral hygiene. If the overdenture is supported by natural teeth, preventing caries and periodontal disease is crucial. Am I a Candidate for Overdentures?To decide if you should get overdentures, you should make an appointment with our clinic and discuss it with one of our specialists. Our dentists will give you an oral examination, consult with our team of professionals, and inform you if you are fit for this kind of intervention. Depending on the condition of the teeth, the specialist will decide which kind of abutment your overdentures will have. What Do You Have to Know Before Getting Overdentures?Before getting overdentures, our team will ask you for your complete dental records, and medical history. and will ask about any allergies. The professionals will also need x-rays and CT scans of your mouth before starting to perform any surgery. The operation requires local anesthesia and is considered an easy one. After the implant has healed, the abutment will be installed, and your smile will look as good as new. For natural teeth overdentures, the time between the first operation and the time the overdentures and fixed is fairly short. After everything is set, our professionals will schedule a follow-up to make sure everything is okay. Usually, patients with overdentures should schedule an appointment with our clinic every three months for routine checks. Overdentures are a good solution, especially for older patients who have missing teeth. They have numerous advantages, the most important is preventing jawbone loss and keeping a natural-looking smile. For more information about overdentures and the options available when it comes to replacing missing teeth you can call the experienced professionals here at Durham Prosthodontics at (984) 312-7056 today! |
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