What Difference Will Attaching My Dentures to Dental Implants Make?

Dentures are a wonderful way to replace missing teeth, but they can come with some difficulties. Traditional dentures are held in place with natural suction and sometimes denture adhesive, but they can lose their fit over time as the mouth changes shape. While this can be addressed temporarily with adjustments like denture relines from your dentist’s office, many patients will experience issues when speaking or eating due to their appliance sliding out of place. Here’s how dental implants can give your dentures a superior hold that won’t lead to embarrassing situations.

What Are Some Difficulties That Can Come with Regular Dentures?

While each denture is customized to fit the unique dimensions of the patient’s mouth, these dimensions will shift as the bones and muscles in the patient’s jaw and face continue to change over time. This happens in part because the jawbone needs exercise to remain healthy and strong, and this stimulation normally comes from the teeth during chewing. When a tooth is lost, the bone structure supporting it loses this exercise, leading it to atrophy and recede over time. Dentures do not restore this stimulation, meaning that the jaw will continue to diminish while wearing them.

A poorly-fitting pair of dentures can cause a variety of issues, including:

• Difficulty chewing or speaking due to the dentures slipping out of place.
• The dentures falling out of the mouth during speech.
• Abrasion and irritation of the mouth’s soft tissues due to the dentures sliding around.

How Can Implant Dentures Address These Issues?

Implant dentures are attached to dental implants placed in strategic positions within the jawbone, giving them a sturdy hold so they won’t move around in the mouth inappropriately. Since these implants are surgically placed within the bone structure, they actually restore the exercise that was lost with the teeth, meaning that they can prevent or even reverse bone loss. This helps implant dentures retain their fit while allowing the patient to speak normally and eat anything they please.

Don’t let the difficulties that can come with traditional dentures hold you back from enjoying life to its fullest. Consulting with your dentist can determine if you can be a good candidate for implant dentures.

About the Practice

Purple Plum Dentistry is dedicated to preserving the oral health of the good people of Falls Church, VA. Led by Drs. Anita Kianimanesh, Nima Moradi Majd, and Sanaz Vahid, the staff provides each patient with compassionate care and courteous service in a friendly and welcoming office environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry such as dental implants. If you are interested in getting implant dentures, contact the office online or dial (703) 998-4244.