Learning more about your options for getting new dentures is necessary, as you need to make a choice that works for you. This requires thinking about your current lifestyle and how denture care will fit in. Denture care is very important, as when you take proper care of your dentures, they can last many years.
Finding out what types of dentures are available nowadays is the first thing you need to do when getting ready to choose new dentures. When you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each choice, you are more likely to make the decision that fits your particular lifestyle. Some of the more common choices people make today include conventional dentures, partial dentures, and implant-supported dentures. Read on to learn more about implant-supported dentures, one of the more popular types of dentures people are now choosing.
The list below includes four things everyone should know about implant-supported dentures.
Implant-supported dentures are held securely in place when they are connected to a few strategically placed dental implants. This means the first step for those interested in choosing dentures that are held in place using dental implants must first undergo dental implant surgery. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, dental implants come in different sizes, heights, and types, making it necessary for your dental implant professional to determine which option is right for you.
Implant-supported dentures are available in two types–ball–retained and bar–retained. Ball-retained dentures use ball-shaped metal attachments built into the dentures and then connected to the implants. Bar-retained dentures will connect to a thin metal bar that is attached to the implants. Clips are then attached to the bar, which the dentures connect to.
Because this denture option is connected to dental implants, there is no need to worry about them moving around in one’s mouth because they always stay fixed. When someone is ready to remove the dentures from their mouth, whether it be for cleaning, maintenance, or because they are getting ready to go to bed, all one has to do is detach it from the bar or ball it is securely attached to.
As with any denture choice, implant-supported dentures must be taken out at night. Sleeping with dentures is not recommended, as the mouth needs to rest at night. It is also necessary to thoroughly clean the dentures once they are removed from the mouth at night and then soak them in a glass of water, as this helps them to keep their shape.
If you think implant-supported dentures are the right type for you, it may be time to make the leap. Book a consultation appointment so you can discuss your options and have a treatment plan set in place. Our team will discuss recommended care practices and after-care to help you maintain your dentures and upkeep your oral health throughout treatment and after. Call us today at (301) 485-7492 to learn more or schedule an appointment.
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