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Loose Dentures? Think Dental Implants

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For over a century, dental patients who are missing most, or
all of their teeth, have had to endure a life with removable <strong><a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/patient-services/dentures-partials/" target="_blank">dentures</a></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For most, it is a life changing experience
that they wish never happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Many
factors could be responsible for them being in this situation, however, the end
result for all is quite similar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><br />
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Most
denture wearers complain of discomfort,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 
</span>difficulty chewing, eating, and speaking because the dentures are not
permanently secured to the mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Some
<a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/" target="_blank">dentures</a> may experience a certain level of “suction,” however, most dentures
can be removed with minimal effort by the patient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>When dentures move around during a meal, food
particles and debris is allowed to seep <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>underneath the plastic, and irritate the gun
tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><br />
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This leads to sore spots under
the appliance, which in extreme situations, may force the patient to forego
wearing the appliance all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>When
dentures move under biting forces, which includes all dentures, the underlying
bone is negatively affected, causing it to recede.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Over time, recession can lead to even worse
sore spots, looser dentures, and even more food impaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Fortunately, today there is a solution to all
these problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It involves dental
implants.</div>
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Traditionally,<strong> <a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/patient-services/implant-dentistry/" target="_blank">dental implants</a></strong> have been used to replace one
or two missing teeth in and around other healthy teeth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Porcelain crowns would be fabricated, and
fixed to the implant to complete the smile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><br />
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Dental implants are not only for<em> <a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/patient-services/crown-bridges/" target="_blank">porcelain crowns</a></em>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Routinely, today we use dental implants to
secure dentures in the mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Both
complete and partial dentures are able to accept dental implants to increase
the retention of the appliance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>By
placing dental implants below a denture, it holds the appliance down firmly
using rubber gaskets and “o” rings, which allow the denture to snap into
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The retention of the gaskets can
be modified to allow a custom fit which the patient will be comfortable with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>When implants are utilized, the dentures are
strongly secured to the gun line, allowing less movement, less sore spots, and
much less food impaction below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></div>
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Most patients who wear dentures see the benefit of having
<strong><a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/" target="_blank">dental implants</a></strong> to hold down their appliance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 
</span>Most ask, “How many do I need?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 
</span>Of course, this would depend on that individual’s unique situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Generally, a minimum of two dental implants
under a denture is required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>In most
situations, four dental implants would be ideal to insure adequate retention,
stability, and security.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I am asked all the time, “<a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/patient-services/implant-dentistry/" target="_blank">How do I know if I’m a candidate for dental implants?</a>”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Typically, most
patients are candidates for implants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A thorough
review of the patient’s medical history is a must.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We are looking to confirm there is no
uncontrolled bodily disease, such as uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, as
well as confirming the patient is healthy enough for surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A 3D <strong>dental CAT scan</strong> can be done in the
office to verify the presence of adequate bone thickness, and height where the
implants are planned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><br />
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Surgery usually
only lasts about an hour, and the patients don’t usually complain of any
discomfort after the procedure is done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 
</span>Once the implants fully integrate into the bone, which takes 3-4 months
usually, the dentures can be secured to the implants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For most, this day is a life changing event
for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Secure dentures, without the
need to denture glues, leads to a more comfortable, secure, confident dental
patient.</div>
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Loose Dentures? Think Dental Implants

Loose Dentures? Think Dental Implants For over a century, dental patients who are missing most, or all of their teeth, have had to en...

Dental Implants: The Game Changer

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Over the past 10 years, the popularity of <u>Dental Implants</u> has absolutely taken off.  There are many reasons for this, however, I believe the main reason lies in their versatility and predictability.<br />
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Dental implants are titanium tooth replacements which are placed into the jaw.  They are very similar in shape and size to the actual tooth roots they replace.  The procedure to place them is surprisingly comfortable, with the use of only local anesthesia, and very often the whole procedure takes about as long as a typical filling.  The advent of  Dental CAT scanners has taken much of the guesswork out of the procedure, allowing the dentist to plan the surgery virtually beforehand.  This translates into a much safer, faster, and more accurate outcome.  There are 3 major uses for dental implants in todays' world.  <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8BCaXhjdylYSi06LMy29kPiwTrWUwh3kZ4Htz5PGATLz66bmu-aJ4DCWE37uPfKQpe1xQD2D3piDYq0wLovrOObqT1YDdtqLSQBFSOa6FNwsIPEFIFv9dtadXIpg1Q94dNFl7zYY3BI/s1600/Naples+Dental+Implant.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8BCaXhjdylYSi06LMy29kPiwTrWUwh3kZ4Htz5PGATLz66bmu-aJ4DCWE37uPfKQpe1xQD2D3piDYq0wLovrOObqT1YDdtqLSQBFSOa6FNwsIPEFIFv9dtadXIpg1Q94dNFl7zYY3BI/s1600/Naples+Dental+Implant.png" width="200" /></a>Obviously,<i> Dental Implants</i> can be used to replace one or multiple teeth.  Either these teeth were lost previously, or perhaps they currently need to.  Implants can be placed into those sites, even sites where the tooth was just removed.  <br />
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Typically, Dental Implants are used to anchor either crowns or bridges securely into the moth.  They mimic the natural architecture of the dentition, they are color matched to be in harmony with the other teeth, but most importantly, they are the strongest tooth replacement option available.  They are not subject to decay, root canals, or periodontal disease.  Patients choose this option over others also because the teeth are secured to the implants permanently, and they don't come out.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/patient-services/implant-dentistry/" target="_blank">Dental Implants</a></u> also can be used to anchor a fixed hybrid dental appliance.  I know that that's a big word, but its pretty easy to visualize.  A fixed hybrid appliance is like a denture, except instead of removing the appliance after meals or at night, the appliance is "fixed" or attached to the implants with special screws that only a dentist could remove.  This option is often chosen when a patient is missing most or all of the teeth in an arch.  It offers the patient the confidence that the teeth will not slide around of flop out while eating and speaking.  And because it's fixed with screws, and not cement, it can be removed, if necessary, without damaging  it.  Typically, these appliances have been fabricated out of plastic, like a denture, but recently,  porcelain hybrids are available which offer greater strength, wear resistance, and increased aesthetics.<br />
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Lastly, Dental Implants are commonly used to secure complete and partial <u>dentures</u> in place.  Unlike the hybrid appliance, these implant dentures can be removed by the patient daily.  This allows the patients to very effectively clean not only the denture, but also the implants.  Special attachments, similar to "o" rings are placed into the denture, and these rings grab the top of the implants, and snap in.  This option is very popular because it requires only a limited number of implants to be placed, and allows patients to have the confidence of chewing and speaking without the teeth slipping.  This is a great service we offer for those suffering with loose fitting dentures.  Most patients who receive this treatment wish they would have done it years ago.  <br />
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As you can see, Dental Implants are more than just a single tooth replacement solution.  Today, Implants are used to restore complete sets of teeth and everything in between.  I encourage you to contact my office for more information on Dental Implants, and how they might help you.  I'm a <b><a href="http://www.dentistryofnaples.com/" target="_blank">Naples Florida Dentist</a></b>, and my door is always open for new patients and second opinions.<br />
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Dental Implants: The Game Changer

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