This article describes what an implant supported denture is and its many benefits and advantages over traditional removable dentures.

According to statistics released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 25% of all people over the age of 60 in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth and a staggering 100 million people are missing between 11 and 15 of their original adult teeth. Whether you are edentulous (do not have a single original adult tooth left) or are facing an immediate future of edentulism, you need to make a decision that countless others have had to make before you. You could ignore your oral problems and accept edentulism as a new way of life. This of course isn’t very practical, say Colorado dentists. You need your teeth for eating. In fact, research by the CDC has shown inadequate nutrition in the elderly to be linked with tooth loss. Speaking and social interaction are also severely compromised. The other option is to have some form of tooth replacement technology fitted, such as removable dentures, or ‘false teeth’. But what few patients are aware of, say Colorado dentists, is that there is a far more sophisticated and comfortable alternative; one whose benefits and advantages are unrivalled by any other dental technology: implant supported dentures.

Colorado Dentists: What are Implant Supported Dentures?

Implant supported dentures are essentially prosthetic dental bridges that are secured permanently in the mouth with dental implants. Colorado dentists will place dental implants in regions of the jaw that naturally contain a greater volume of atrophy-resistant bone tissue. You see, the loss of the tooth roots cause big problems for the underlying bone tissue, say Colorado dentists. Without the stimulation provided by eating, grinding and chewing, this tissue begins to atrophy and waste away. The reduction of bone volume in the jaw not only makes patients look older, but it also compromises the success of implant dentistry. However, with an implant supported denture, these tiny titanium fixtures or screws are inserted in regions of the jaw that are more resistant to atrophy. This means that most patients presenting with tooth loss and edentulism are candidates for this procedure.

Once the dental implants have been placed in the jaw, a prosthodontist or specially-trained Colorado dentists, such as Dr. Morgan and Dr. Rogers, will affix the bridge to the abutments of the implants. Once the patient is happy with their bite, they will be free to return home and eat a light meal!

Colorado Dentists: The Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures

Implant supported dentures are non-removable, say Colorado dentists. This means that they come with none of the challenges traditionally associated with ‘false teeth’. They don’t slip around and they cannot fall out, causing acute social embarrassment. They enable a stronger bite, so patients can eat all the foods they love. They are also cleaned just like your natural teeth, say Colorado dentists. But one of the greatest advantages that patients always remark on is how comfortable implant supported dentures are. Because they are held in place with dental implants, which function just like your original teeth, they feel completely natural. This enables patients to eat, speak and smile with confidence; something that removable dentures simply cannot offer. Implant supported dentures also ensure the longevity of your natural youthful facial contours by promoting the health of the underlying jaw bone tissue.

A Final Note from Colorado Dentists

An implant supported denture offers a much better quality of life for edentulous and near-edentulous patients. Contact Colorado dentists, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Rogers today to find out more about this sophisticated tooth replacement solution.