Implant supported dentures are designed to be a replacement for multiple missing teeth. Read on to find out how implant supported dentures feel and how the treatment works. Patients often want to know if the dentures will feel like natural teeth. There is plenty of evidence supporting the many benefits of dental implant restoration, including how natural they feel.
An implant supported denture is a form of overdenture connected to dental implants, unlike a conventional denture which is supported by the gums. An implant denture is an option when someone has lost most or all the teeth on the jaw and has adequate jawbone to hold implants. This denture type is fitted with attachments that connect the dentures to the implants.
Conventional dentures usually fit over the upper jaw and stay stable without additional support from implants, but patients can get implant dentures on both the upper or lower jaw. These dentures are usually removable for cleaning. However, patients can opt for a fixed denture option that is unremovable. The dentist will review the patient’s preferences and specific needs before recommending any option.
Implant-based restorations are reported by many patients to be the closest match to natural teeth available. Unlike other traditional alternatives, implant restorations replicate the structure of the natural teeth. The implant itself acts as the root. Patients who opt for implant dentures generally attest to their natural appearance and feel.
During the procedure, a few implants will be placed inside the jawbone at strategic points. The implants will integrate with the jawbone in about three to six months. After the integration, they will be stable enough to support the dentures fully and provide stimulation to the jawbone (to prevent bone loss).
Once the dental implant is in place, patients will not feel any sensation around the restoration. The sensation for natural teeth comes from the supporting gums and bone structure. Natural teeth feel sensations like pressure, cold, or heat because they have roots and nerves.
These sensations are absent in dental implants because they do not contain nerves. Aside from this, dental implants look and function like natural teeth. The dentures are designed to fit the patient’s mouth and to look indistinguishable from natural teeth.
The dental implants are made from titanium (which is biocompatible), so it fuses with the bone. There is no metallic feeling or taste. Patients may feel strange sensations in the first few days after getting the restoration. The sensation will disappear as the mouth adjusts to the implant dentures. With implant supported dentures, patients can follow the same oral hygiene routine as with their natural teeth.
Implant supported dentures are the most durable and stable solution for those who have suffered complete teeth loss. There may be a period of adjustment, but the implants will feel like natural teeth once you get used to them. Contact our dental office to learn more about this option.
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