Learn How You Can Get Rid of Dentures

Do you wear full dentures? Are you less than happy with wearing them? We can help. Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery office uses the very latest and most advanced dental implant techniques in Midtown NYC. Nowadays it is perfectly possible to do away with dentures completely and to replace both an upper and lower denture with a permanent fixed bridge. Just imagine what it would feel like to have teeth that are permanent once again and which don’t move around annoyingly whenever you try to eat or speak.

Although some people are happy wearing full dentures, others aren’t and the main problem is the fact that they can become loose and ill-fitting and very uncomfortable to wear. This is an issue that can’t really be fixed by remaking or relining a denture as it is caused by the way the jawbone changes shape once natural tooth roots are removed as it gradually reabsorbs.

 

How Dental Implants Work

Dental implants act in a way that is very similar to a natural tooth root, consisting of a titanium post that is precisely inserted into the jawbone during a short surgical procedure. Over a period of several months the titanium integrates with the natural bone surrounding it, a process which is called Osseo integration. After the implant has healed, it’s strong enough to support a tooth. Multiple implants can be used to hold a full arch bridge that will either be screwed or cemented in place.

 

Who Can Use Dental Implants to Replace Missing Dentures?

There is a common misconception that dental implants are only for the young but this is far from the truth and this treatment can be highly beneficial for older patients. The main thing that will need to be determined by Dr. NavidRahmani is your current dental health and oral health and the amount of bone available in which to insert the dental implants. As the jawbone is reabsorbed this may mean there isn’t sufficient bone in someone who lost their teeth quite some time ago. This certainly doesn’t mean that dental implants aren’t an option as Dr. Rahmani is extremely experienced in placing bone grafts using the most sophisticated and up-to-date artificial and grafting materials to help replace and rebuild missing bone.

 

Is the Process for Having Dental Implants Complicated?

The procedure for placing dental implants is quite complicated but a lot of this happens behind the scenes and doesn’t involve patients. Instead Dr. Rahmani will need to take various diagnostic tests and will carefully study the results in order to plan surgery. By the time you visit the dental office for your implant procedure, he will know exactly the best place to insert the dental implant and will have the right information to ensure placement is extremely precise. Afterwards you may be given a set of temporary teeth that will last until your implants have healed. At this stage your new teeth can be made and fitted so you can begin enjoying the sensation of having teeth that look and function just like your own.

If you prefer to stick with dentures but are just looking to stabilize them, dental implants can also be used for this purpose. This does mean you’re likely to require fewer dental implants so treatment can be very cost effective. When you visit our dental office we can discuss all these options with you and can tell you much more about each procedure.

 

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