Removable dentures have helped many people move past significant tooth loss. A removable appliance held in position with epoxy or natural suction can make you more confident in the way you look. In this and other ways, it can improve the quality of your daily life, but you may encounter issues over time. One consequence of tooth loss is jawbone resorption, which occurs because the roots of your teeth are not present to stimulate the bone and keep nutrients flowing to it. A removable denture will not replace that stimulation, and over time, the loss of density in your jaw will change how securely it stays in place. With the added stability of All-On-4, you can avoid this problem and create new stimulation in the bone to avoid resorption.
A careful review of your jaw and oral structures will take place before we move forward with dental implant placement. It is important for both determining where your implants should be set and for confirming that you are ready to receive them. We carefully assess the angles and locations for these small titanium posts. The ones used for this care are smaller than traditional implants, and they can often be restored with a denture upon placement.
Keeping up with oral health care is always beneficial. If you depend on an implant-held denture or another restoration to keep your smile complete, preventive habits will help you avoid new problems that threaten the work you have undergone. Both your daily oral hygiene routine and your regular exams will help you prevent the onset of complications that would disrupt the lasting support of your permanent denture.
Thanks to All-On-4 implant dentistry, our practice can give you back your complete smile by permanently securing your denture. If you would like to find out more about this service and how it can benefit you, reach out to our Crozet, VA dental office at (434) 823-2729.