Implant-Supported Dentures Can Restore Chewing Ability

Did you know that some denture patients retain only ten percent of their chewing power? Implant-supported dentures can halt bone recession and restore near-normal chewing ability.

Improved Nutrition

Improved chewing function with implants can result in better nutrition and overall physical health and vitality. The psychological benefits are equally valuable. When Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry patients are free of embarrassing denture-slipping, they are happier, more self-assured, and socialize more frequently.

The condition of your teeth has a considerable impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill.

Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved, tooth extraction brings more physical and psychological pain. Extraction can result in bone recession.

The Drawbacks of Dentures

While dentures are better than having no teeth at all, they certainly come with a host of disadvantages. They can irritate gums and make breathing, eating, tasting food, talking, and laughing problematic. And dentures are not a once-and-your-done solution for missing teeth. As the jaw shrinks, they require relines.

Stop The Progression

But there is hope! Dental implant technology can improve the quality of life for men and women who have been wearing conventional dentures. To a certain extent, implants halt the downhill progression of declining oral health due to tooth loss.

Dental implants can be used to replace several teeth and/or anchor overdentures. Mini dental implants (also called denture-stabilization implants) allow your dentist to securely attach an appliance so that it won’t slip or irritate gums. Small titanium posts are inserted into the jawbone and fuse with the surrounding bone, creating a stable base for an overdenture.

Before you spend money on another denture reline, speak with your dentist about denture-stabilization implants.

Contact Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry:

310-277-5678

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2080 Century Park E Ste 1601
Los Angeles, California
90067