Implant Dentures – Plano, TX

What Are Implant Dentures?

Instead of metal clasps, suction, or adhesives, implant dentures are anchored in place with dental implants. These titanium posts are surgically inserted into your jawbone. Because they’re biocompatible, your jawbone grows around them, creating a secure foundation for your replacement teeth.

Depending on your specific needs and preferences, we may recommend one of the following types of implant dentures:  

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

A fixed implant denture stays in your mouth most of the time; only an implant dentist in Plano can remove it. In this way, you can brush and floss it like you would natural teeth. This type of implant denture typically requires between four and eight implant posts positioned strategically throughout the jawbone.

Removable Implant Dentures

We can also design your implant denture so that you can take it out yourself whenever you would like. With this option, you can remove your denture to clean it, so you don’t need to adjust your oral hygiene regimen too much. Removable implant dentures may be ideal for patients with less jawbone density, as they only require an average of two to five implant posts.

The Implant Denture Process

While the process of getting implant dentures is lengthier than that of conventional dentures, consider it an investment in your smile. After all, implant dentures can last for several decades, so the wait is worth it!

The treatment process involves multiple steps. Thanks to our dentists’ advanced training and experience, they can complete every phase of the process in-house, saving you from needing to visit specialists. A basic outline of your treatment will look something like this:

• Consultation – We examine your mouth and capture X-rays and 3D images of your mouth and jaw to determine your candidacy for implant dentures.
• Prep work – Some patients need preliminary procedures, such as bone grafting, before implants can be placed.
• Surgery – We make incisions in the gums and insert the implant posts in pre-determined locations along the jawbone.
• Osseointegration – The implants fuse to your jaw over the course of four to six months.
• Receiving your denture – Once your jaw has fully healed, we can take impressions, design your custom denture, and secure it into place.

Am I a Good Candidate for Implant Dentures?

If you have good oral and general health, you are often a candidate for dental implants in Plano, but our dentists still need to perform a consultation to be sure. In addition to a visual exam, a CT scan is needed to assess the health of your oral structures, like your jawbone. Based on the images, we may recommend you undergo one or more additional procedures before having your implant posts placed, like bone grafting to strengthen a jawbone that has shrunken after tooth loss.

Benefits of Combining Dentures with Dental Implants

By attaching a denture onto dental implants, you can enjoy several benefits that are not possible with other treatments, including:

• High success rate – With the right aftercare, dental implants have over a 95% success rate, even after more than a decade.
• Looks and feels natural – You can restore as much as 70% of your biting force while also enjoying a solution that looks natural.
• Preserve your jawbone density – The implant posts stimulate your jaw to encourage new bone growth. This protects any remaining natural teeth and your facial structures from future complications.
• Long-term solution – Unlike traditional dentures, those that use dental implants have the potential to last forever. You won’t have to worry about having them replaced in the future.
• Cost-effective tooth replacement – Although implant dentures cost more up-front, they can save you more money in the long run compared to regular dentures. You will not need to pay for frequent adjustments, replacements, or adhesives.