If you have conventional dentures, you may know the frustration of a fit that changes over time. A denture that previously felt secure can begin to slip, shift, or rub as your mouth changes shape. Adhesives offer small moments of stability, but they don’t solve the real issue. Loose dentures are often a symptom, not the real problem. They are often a sign that there isn’t a stable foundation underneath them. Think of hanging a framed piece of art. Glue might hold it for a while, but it can’t provide the same security as a solid nail anchored in the wall. Your dentures need that same kind of support. Adhesive may help temporarily, sure, but a full mouth of dental implants creates the foundation needed for stronger, more reliable denture stability.
Full Mouth Dental Implants: The Solution to Loose Dentures
A stable denture needs a stable foundation. Full-mouth dental implants secure your denture to the jawbone, eliminating the need for suction or adhesives. If loose dentures or constant adhesive applications frustrate you, dental implants provide the stability you need.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that Dr. Apel places into the jawbone. To support a full denture, he typically places a series of implants throughout the jaw. Although each implant resembles a small screw, it functions more like an anchor, providing the denture with a solid surface to attach to. As the bone heals around the implants, they form strong connections that help keep the denture securely in place.
The Problems With Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures rely on the gums for support. The fit may feel secure at first, but your jaw can keep changing long after the denture is made.
When teeth are missing, the jawbone loses the stimulation it once received from the tooth roots. Over time, the bone begins to shrink. A denture that once matched the shape of your mouth may start to feel loose as the jaw underneath it gets smaller.
You may notice those changes in your face, too. The jaw helps support the lips, cheeks, and lower face. As bone is lost, the mouth can look less full, the lips may appear thinner, and the cheeks can begin to look hollow. It is easy to chalk those changes up to aging, but tooth loss can be part of the picture.
Full Mouth Dental Implants and Bone Loss
Bone loss is often the reason patients think they have waited too long for implants. In many cases, it simply means the implant has to match the bone that is still available.
Traditional implants are larger and usually need more bone for support, which is why some patients are told they need bone grafting first.
At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we primarily use mini dental implants. These implants are about half the diameter of conventional implants, so they can often be placed in areas with less bone. Their smaller size also allows Dr. Apel to use a minimally invasive placement technique. Even after years of bone loss, some denture wearers may still be able to stabilize their teeth without bone grafting first.
Stable Smiles Start Here: Explore Your Implant Solutions
A loose denture may be telling you more than you think. If the jaw underneath it has changed, another adjustment may only address part of the problem. Mini dental implants can give your denture support from the bone again, creating a stronger foundation for the way you eat, speak, and live with your teeth.
Schedule a complimentary consultation at Designing Smiles Dentistry to find out what is causing your denture to move and whether mini dental implants can help.
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