For patients tired of dentures that shift, click, or require constant adhesive, implant-supported dentures offer a more stable, reliable, and durable alternative.
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures anchor to dental implants placed in the jawbone. As a result, they provide significantly more stability, chewing power, and comfort than dentures that rest on the gums alone.
Stability You Can Rely On
Traditional dentures rely on gum adhesion and suction to stay in place. This once-snug fit often loosens as a person’s jawbone changes shape with age. Implant-supported dentures solve this by anchoring securely to implants, virtually eliminating the shifting and slipping that makes eating and speaking with conventional dentures frustrating.
Restored Chewing Power
Because implant-supported dentures are firmly anchored to the jawbone, patients regain significantly greater biting force than they would with traditional dentures. This puts several foods that may have been off-limits for years, from crisp vegetables to thick-cut steak, back on the menu.
Long-Term Jawbone Protection
Natural tooth roots stimulate the jawbone, helping maintain its density and strength. When teeth are lost and not replaced, the jawbone naturally begins to shrink without that stimulation. By fusing permanently with the bone through osseointegration, dental implants preserve that bone structure by mimicking the function of natural roots, something traditional dentures can't do.
Natural Feel and Function
Many patients describe implant-supported dentures as feeling and functioning just like natural teeth. Suddenly, with the fear of slipping no longer on your mind, speaking, laughing, and eating in social and professional settings are far less stressful.
Easier Maintenance
While implant-supported dentures still require regular cleaning, most patients find caring for them far easier than dealing with adhesives, soaking, and ongoing adjustments that traditional dentures require.
Are Implant-Supported Dentures Right for You?
Every patient's jawbone density and oral health are different, so an in-person evaluation with Dr. Kate Dolin or Dr Adam Spriggs is the only way to know for sure whether implant-supported dentures are the right fit for you. We will evaluate your jawbone density and overall oral health to determine whether implant-supported dentures are a good fit.
Discover Implant-Supported Dentures in Durham, NC
If loose or uncomfortable dentures have been affecting your daily life, contact Dr. Kate Dolin, Dr. Adam Spriggs, and the attentive, experienced team at The Smile Shop today to schedule a consultation and learn about the transformative power of implant-supported dentures.