Implant Dentures – Pasadena, TX

What Are Implant Dentures?

Dental implants are the world’s only permanent tooth replacement option. They work by surgically inserting a titanium or zirconia post into the jawbone, where it acts as the roots of the missing tooth. After a brief recovery period, a restoration (in the form of a crown, bridge, or denture) is then secured to the top of the implant, creating a beautiful, natural looking smile that is both durable and completely functional.

Implant dentures in Pasadena can replace an entire arch of missing teeth with just one prosthetic attached to a series of dental implants. This is much more affordable than replacing each tooth separately, and much easier to care for than traditional dentures. Depending on your individual smile, your dentist will likely recommend one of the following two options at your dental implant consultation.

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

With fixed implant dentures (also referred to as “hybrid prosthesis”) your restorations are designed to stay permanently in place unless a dentist removes them. In most cases, this can be achieved by surgically attaching between four and six dental implants into your jawbone to support a full denture. These are often preferred by patients because they don’t require any of the hassle of removable dentures but still replace an entire row of teeth without breaking the bank. However, they are better suited to patients with greater jawbone density.

Removable Implant Dentures

Removable implant dentures (sometimes referred to as “snap-on” dentures) still attach to your arches via dental implants but rely on bar-retained clips or ball sockets (ball-retained) so they can be removed for daily cleaning. Although they can’t stay in the mouth for brushing and flossing like fixed implant dentures can, they typically only require between two and five dental implants and are ideal for patients who have lost some jawbone density along the way.

The Implant Denture Procedure

Because we want you to have the best outcome possible, we work with a group of trusted local experts to help complete your implant denture treatment in Pasadena. Following your consultation with us, we’ll introduce you to our partners and ensure you have everything you need to get your dental implant treatment underway. If you require any preliminary procedures, we can assist you with that, too.

Following your surgery, you’ll need to recover while your implants fuse with your jawbone through a process known as osseointegration. Once complete, you’ll have the abutments attached to your posts, and after another brief recovery, you’ll visit us one more time to attach your implant dentures in Pasadena! While we know this process takes a bit longer than simply getting traditional dentures, most patients agree that the benefits are well worth the investment!

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

As long as you’re in good oral and overall health, you’ll likely qualify for implant dentures in Pasadena. These permanent restorations are ideal for anyone who is tired of dealing with missing teeth and temporary fixes like traditional dentures.

At your consultation, your dentist will examine your smile and discuss your restoration options along with our individualized recommendations. To be considered for implant dentures, you must be healthy enough to undergo a minor surgical procedure. If you have any untreated oral health problems, those will need to be corrected before you can get dental implants. You will also need a strong enough jawbone to support your restorations.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Replacing missing teeth with dental implants in Pasadena can be expensive; however, although it is a bigger investment in both money and time, implant dentures provide a variety of incredible benefits you simply can’t get with removable dentures, including:

• The ability to permanently restore an entire arch of teeth in one prosthesis.
• Fixed implant dentures can remain in your mouth 24/7, including for cleaning and while you sleep.
• Dental implants help prevent jawbone deterioration.
• Improved biteforce allows you to once again enjoy a fuller, more nutritious diet.
• Prosthetics are completely natural looking, so nobody will know they’re not your real teeth.
• Implant dentures are longer lasting than traditional varieties, saving you time and money by eliminating frequent replacement costs.
• A permanent hold means your restorations won’t cause painful denture sores, nor will they click, shift, or change shape with time.