Implant Dentures – West Jordan, UT
A Reliable Solution for Extensive Tooth Loss
Many people who have lost most or all of their teeth rely on traditional dentures to enjoy complete smiles again. But if you would rather not have to worry about a prosthesis that can potentially slip out of place at inopportune moments, it may be worth asking our team about implant dentures in West Jordan. Attaching dentures to long-lasting dental implants has all sorts of important advantages for the health and function of your smile. Want to learn more about implant dentures? Call Frandsen Dental of West Jordan today.
Why Choose Frandsen Dental of West Jordan for Implant Dentures?
- Start-to-Finish Dental Implant Procedures
- State-of-the-Art Imaging Technology
- Relaxing Sedation Options for Nervous Patients
What Are Implant Dentures?
A traditional denture uses natural suction to remain seated on the gums. In contrast, implant dentures are anchored to sturdy dental implant posts, which are surgically placed in the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots. Depending on the situation, implant dentures can either be fixed in place or removable.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed dentures can only be taken out of your mouth by a trained dental expert. Otherwise, they stay attached to your dental implants at all times. While this approach does typically call for more implant posts (usually anywhere in the range of four to eight), it is often seen as the more convenient option because it allows you to brush your implant denture similarly to the way you would brush your natural teeth.
Removable Implant Dentures
As the name suggests, a removable implant denture can easily be taken out of your mouth. Compared to fixed implant dentures, removable ones usually require fewer implant posts (normally between two and five). On top of that, they make it easier to clean the gum tissue that is normally covered by the prosthesis.
The Implant Denture Process
An initial consultation will be held so that we can confirm whether you’re a good candidate for dental implants. After any necessary preliminary work is complete, the implant posts will be inserted into your jaw. This is a surgical procedure that we can perform in-house. Following the surgery, the posts will fuse with your jawbone over the course of several months. Once your mouth is ready, we can design your personalized denture; it will be attached to the implant posts during one final appointment.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
If you’re in good oral health overall, have a sufficient level of bone density in your jaw, and are diligent about maintaining good dental habits, implant dentures could be an excellent option for you. That said, our team will need to thoroughly examine your mouth before we can evaluate your candidacy for the procedure.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
Since implant dentures have a lifelike appearance and feel natural inside your mouth, they can go a long way toward helping you feel more confident. You’ll also be able to eat all of your favorite foods again thanks to the chewing power offered by the implant posts. On top of that, dental implants can help prevent jawbone deterioration by providing the stimulation that normally comes from your natural teeth. And if you take good care of your implant dentures, they can potentially last for decades.