Stabilized Dentures in Wayne, NJ [Video Q&As]

Traditional dentures are custom-crafted to fit along the contours of your jawbone. These prosthetics are molded to rest perfectly on your gums, using the support of your jaw to stay secure while you talk and eat. However, over time, your jaw makes for a poor denture foundation. Without teeth, your jaw will lose mass and volume. As your jaw gradually shrinks and your denture keeps its original shape and size, your prosthetic will no longer fit perfectly in your mouth! Loose dentures cause a variety of issues that may lower your overall quality of life. But with stabilized dentures, you can function normally again without worry! These restorations are anchored to your jawbone with dental implants, keeping them secure while you live confidently.

How To Fix Loose Dentures?

Dealing with loose dentures is a common struggle for traditional denture wearers. Even with messy adhesive paste and countless relines, your denture will never truly maintain its fit. Instability is especially common in lower dentures, which don’t use suction for stability like an upper denture does.

To anchor your denture in place, we recommend using dental implants. These titanium screws are embedded in your jawbone and will integrate over time, forming a stable connection. Using that connection, we stabilize loose dentures, holding them in place with implant technology.

Dentures stabilized by dental implants stay put while you speak and eat, allowing you to function normally.

Can I Transform My Dentures Into Stabilized Prosthetics?

At Fine Dental Care in Wayne, NJ, we often use mini dental implants to stabilize your smile.

These titanium posts are smaller than traditional implants, allowing them to fit in smaller bone. For patients who’ve lost bone structure (a common cause of loose dentures), mini implants are an excellent alternative to traditional implant treatment!

Mini implants stabilize in your bone immediately upon placement, allowing us to transform your denture into an implant-denture in just one visit.

First, we’ll check if your loose prosthetic is in good condition. Then, we will place mini implants strategically around your jaw. After, we’ll create housings in the base of your denture, just large enough to fit the implant. Inside these housings, we’ll use rubber O-rings that allow the denture to securely “snap” on and off your implants.

Of course, treatment is only possible if your denture is in good condition. If your current denture is too old, worn, or thin, it won’t be able to serve as the foundation for your newly stabilized smile. But in that case, we’ll just craft a new denture for you that attaches to your mini implants.

With these implants as added support, your denture will stay secure while you eat all the foods you love.

How Many Implants Do Stabilized Dentures Need?

The process of stabilizing your denture varies greatly depending on your specific needs and circumstances.

To determine the exact number of implants your denture will need, you’ll need to come in for a free consultation. During this visit, we will assess the quality of your jawbone and determine whether you’re eligible for stabilized dentures.

Depending on the quality of your jawbone, we may use anywhere from 4 to 8 mini implants. Because mini implants are so small, we can use more implants for greater stability, evenly distributing the pressure of your bite.

If you have any questions or concerns, book a free implant consultation at Fine Dental Care. There, we will assess your jawbone and denture, design your treatment plan, and go over any cost concerns you may have.

Stabilize Your Loose Dentures in Wayne, NJ!

Traditional dentures often lose their fit over time. But with dental implants, we can stabilize your denture to anchor your smile in place! At Fine Dental Care, we use mini implants to stabilize a loose denture. In just one appointment, we may be able to place your implants, place housings in your denture base, and secure your smile in just one appointment! Book a free implant consultation with us today in Wayne, NJ, to find out if you’re eligible for denture stabilization.

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