Implant Dentures — Reno, NV
Lasting Stability and Reliability
Some patients prefer the flexibility offered by a removable set of dentures. Others, however, struggle with slippage and chaffing. If the second group sounds like you, implant dentures can be a life-changing treatment solution! At Village Dental, we partner with local dental implant specialists to craft quality implants for anchoring dentures in place. This process doesn’t require you to replace every single gap with an implant yet provides lasting stability and reliability for your dentures. To get the best of both worlds, contact our office in Reno and schedule a consultation.
What Are Implant Dentures?
Image a denture that doesn’t move when you talk or eat. That’s the idea behind an implant denture, and it accomplishes this feat with a limited number of dental implants.
Our team will design the denture piece to fit your specific needs. It will still look like what you’re probably used to: a gum-colored base that supports several false teeth. In the meantime, the trusted specialists we partner with will take care of the dental implants. This type of replacement is unique: it involves surgically placing several titanium posts that will root down to your jawbone. The denture is then securely fastened on top of them to form one unit. Your new replacement teeth will look just like natural pearly whites, so at the end of the day you’ll have improved oral function and flawless aesthetics! We can fashion your implant denture in two different ways.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
The fixed/permanent type is indeed meant to be a permanent tooth replacement. Dr. Cercek and Dr. Rodriguez will work with our specialists to choose four-to-six strategic locations for the dental implants. Ideally, after the posts integrate with your jawbone, the only thing that can remove your prosthetic is a skilled dentist. Patients appreciate the streamlined maintenance and confidence that comes with this option.
Removable Implant Dentures
If you like being able to take out and reinsert your dentures, we can instead provide a removable type implant denture. You’ll still benefit from the advantages dental implants add to the denture piece, because we’ll still use them to anchor your prosthetic. The difference is that we’ll design a “snap-on” and “snap-off” feature, so you can easily and conveniently remove your implant dentures. Patients with less jawbone dentistry are especially appreciative of this option because it’s not as reliant on jawbone density.
The Implant Denture Process
Preparing and placing your implant denture is a rather straightforward process. Here’s what it’ll look like:
- Meeting for a consultation to discuss your goals and oral health history
- Evaluating your mouth to ensure you’re ready for treatment
- Taking an impression of your mouth where the denture will go
- Setting the dental implants while your denture is being fabricated
- Completing your restoration once your mouth heals
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Most patients are good candidates for implant dentures, even if they don’t seem to be at first. During the oral evaluation process, we look for signs of dental illness like cavities or gum disease and take X-rays of your jawbone. Poor health or insufficient jawbone mass can lead to dental implant failure, so we want to take care to locate and solve potential problems. In the majority of cases, we can treat those with complications, enabling them to receive a quality and reliable implant denture. There’s no need to stress!
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
We emphasize the improved stability and reliability of implant dentures, but there are other benefits to this restoration as well, including:
- A stronger bite for more food options
- Better chewing for better digestion
- Effective preventative measure for jawbone loss
- Incredible longevity and durability
- A seamless, full smile
- Comfort and conveniencen