Implant Dentures Plano
A Reliable, Lasting Solution for Tooth Loss
In terms of replacing missing teeth, traditional dentures leave a lot to be desired. They’re notorious for sliding around, being uncomfortable, limiting your diet, and making speaking difficult. Not to mention, they only last for five to seven years at most. That’s why Antoon Family Dental is proud to offer our patients a reliable, lasting solution for tooth loss – implant dentures. By securing custom prosthetic teeth onto dental implants, you can complete your smile with a stable solution that looks great, feels natural, and can last for decades to come! To get started on rebuilding your smile with implant dentures in Plano, TX, contact our office today and schedule your consultation.
Why Choose Antoon Family Dental for Implant Dentures?
- Partnered with the Best Dental Implant Experts in the Plano Area
- Compassionate, Caring Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
- Dental Insurance Welcome & In-House Financing Available
What Are Implant Dentures?
Traditional dentures sit on top of your gums and stay in place through natural suction and maybe a bit of added denture adhesive. While this solution is simple and noninvasive, it doesn’t address the missing roots of your teeth. As a result, these prosthetics often slip, lose their fit, and cause a host of other issues.
Implant dentures, on the other hand, deliver unmatched security, comfort, and longevity. A customized denture is anchored onto several dental implants – artificial tooth roots – that are surgically inserted into your jawbone. During your initial consultation, Dr. Sam Antoon can discuss which type of implant denture is right for you.
Fixed/ Permanent Implant Dentures
Permanent implant dentures are the next best thing to having your natural teeth back. Only an implant dentist in Plano can remove them. Because they remain in your mouth most of the time, you might even forget that they’re not your “real” teeth! A fixed implant denture generally requires four to eight implant posts per jaw for optimal support.
Removable Implant Dentures
Your implant denture can also be designed to be removable, just like a conventional one. This makes it ideal for patients who are already used to the routine of taking out their dentures for cleaning and before bed. Removable implant dentures usually only need two to five implants, so patients with lower jawbone density can be eligible.
The Implant Denture Process
The process of getting implant dentures can take several months to a year or longer to complete, but in the end, the benefits of dental implants in Plano are well worth the wait.
First, you’ll meet with Dr. Antoon to determine whether you’re a good candidate, and if you are, which preliminary procedures you’ll need before implant placement. Then, you’re referred to one of our trusted specialists in the area, who will surgically insert the implants at strategic, predetermined locations in your jaw. Over the next three to six months, osseointegration will occur, and your implants will fuse to your jawbone, allowing them to function as the roots of your new teeth. When this process is finished, we can finally secure your custom denture into place.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Are you missing most or all of your teeth on an arch? Are you in generally good oral and overall health? If the answer to these questions is, “yes,” then there’s a good chance that you qualify for implant dentures. Still, Dr. Antoon will need to examine your mouth just to be sure. If he detects any oral health concerns, such as gum disease, he’ll need to treat those before your surgery. Additionally, your jawbone must be strong enough to support the implants, so you might need to undergo a bone grafting procedure if you’ve experienced jawbone loss.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
Implant dentures go above and beyond traditional dentures in virtually every way. With implant dentures, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, such as:
- Teeth that stay in place at all times
- Improved chewing power (making it easier to eat a well-balanced diet)
- Easier oral hygiene (fixed implant dentures can be brushed and flossed like natural teeth)
- Prevention of jawbone loss
- More youthful facial appearance
- Replacement teeth that can last for decades, possibly even a lifetime
Implant Dentures FAQs
Does It Hurt to Get Implant Dentures?
When the implant posts are placed in your jaw, a local anesthetic will be used to keep your mouth numb. As a result, you may feel pressure during the procedure, but you won’t experience actual pain.
After the surgery, it will take a while for your mouth to recover. It’s normal to experience some level of discomfort during this time, but you should be able to manage it with over-the-counter or prescription pain medication. Your post-surgical discomfort will usually fade on its own within a week, although it could take up to 10 days to go away completely.
Do Implant Dentures Look Natural?
Yes. The implant posts will be completely covered by your gums, and the dentures will be made out of natural-looking materials. As a result, you can expect your implant dentures to have a highly lifelike appearance, which can do wonders for your confidence. On top of that, the implant posts will keep your replacement teeth anchored in place at all times, so you won’t have to worry about your dentures slipping out of place while you’re speaking or eating in public.
What Can I Eat with Implant Dentures?
After the implant posts have fully fused with the jawbone and the final dentures have been placed, you will have the freedom to eat virtually anything you want. Unlike traditional dentures, implant dentures provide chewing power comparable to that of natural teeth, which means they can handle almost any kind of food.
That said, there are foods that you will want to be careful of. In particular, you should try to avoid especially hard foods such as ice cubes, peppermints, and certain nuts. Biting down on these foods could end up seriously damaging your implant dentures.
How Should I Clean My Implant Dentures?
It depends on what kind of implant dentures you have. With permanent implant dentures, your oral hygiene routine won’t change very much; you will be able to brush and floss your prosthesis the same way you would your natural teeth. In contrast, removable implant dentures must be taken out of your mouth when it’s time to clean them. You can brush them thoroughly with a soft-bristled toothbrush and nonabrasive toothpaste; once you’re done, be sure to rinse the prosthesis with lukewarm water.
Can I Get Implant Dentures If I Already Have Regular Ones?
In many cases, it is indeed possible for patients with traditional dentures to upgrade to implant dentures. This can be an attractive option for many patients, as it means being able to enjoy stronger, more stable replacement teeth. That being said, if you have been wearing traditional dentures for a while, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced extensive bone loss in your jaw. As such, you may need to undergo bone grafting before you can be considered a candidate for implant dentures.