Implant Dentures – Burbank, CA
Enjoy Superior Chewing Power After Tooth Loss
Traditional dentures can be great for many people, but they come with some limitations that can be frustrating for many patients. Luckily, securing your restorations with dental implants can allow them to function, feel, and look just like real teeth and last for many years if they receive excellent care. Here’s a quick look at how implant dentures work and why they may be the best way to restore your smile, but please contact our Burbank office on the web if you’d like to learn more.
Why Choose Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz for Implant Dentures?
- Proud Member of the Academy of Osseointegration
- Enjoy a Beautiful and Natural-Feeling Smile
- Results May Last a Lifetime with Proper Care
What Are Implant Dentures?
Dental implants are posts usually made from titanium that are surgically inserted into the patient’s jawbone. Titanium has the incredible ability to fuse with living bone tissue, and this allows the post to establish the sturdy foundation restorations mounted upon them need to exert maximum chewing power and provide stimulation to the jaw. This allows implant dentures to last much longer than traditional appliances and may prevent or even reverse the process of jawbone atrophy. Depending on your needs, Dr. Ruiz may recommend:
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed dentures are anchored securely to the dental implants, so the restorations should be impossible to remove without the help of a qualified dentist like Dr. Ruiz. These devices are typically supported by four to six implants, and many patients wearing them report they often forget they are wearing dentures at all.
Removable Implant Dentures
Sometimes called “snap-on dentures,” these devices are attached to the dental implants using clips or ball sockets so the patient can remove them for cleaning. These restorations can be great for those with low jawbone density since they usually only require two to five implants.
The Implant Denture Process
Dr. Ruiz is trained and equipped to complete the entire dental implant placement process in his Burbank office. This includes the four steps of:
- Consultation: Ruiz evaluates your oral health and determines the best way to replace your teeth.
- Surgery: After any necessary preliminary procedures, you’ll be scheduled to have your implants placed at our office.
- Osseointegration and abutments: After your implants fuse with your jaw over the next few months, you’ll come back to our office to have abutment pieces placed on top of them. These devices will allow them to host your permanent restorations.
- Denture delivery: When your denture is ready, Dr. Ruiz will attach it to your implants and make any final adjustments. You’ll be ready to show off your new smile that day.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Most adults in fair oral and overall health can be excellent candidates for implant dentures, but oral health issues like gum disease, tooth decay, and jawbone atrophy will have to be addressed before you can begin the process. Dr. Ruiz can address oral infections with restorative work or periodontal therapy at his office, and he can refer patients with thin jawbones to an appropriate specialist for bone grafts if necessary. Medicines like blood thinners and steroids and health conditions like pregnancy, hemophilia, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis can complicate the placement process, so please thoroughly describe your medical history during your consultation.
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
Implant dentures offer a range of impressive benefits such as:
- Beautiful results: Your artificial teeth will be indistinguishable from your natural ones.
- Long-lasting treatment: Implant dentures can last much longer than traditional devices, which can save the patient significant sums of money by negating the need for costly replacements.
- Easy oral hygiene: Implant dentures usually require only simple cleaning measures such as brushing and flossing.
- Improved confidence: Having teeth that function exactly like a healthy natural smile can make it easier to grin proudly at friends, family, and coworkers.
