Implant Dentures – Federal Way, WA

A Sturdy Alternative to Traditional Dentures

Traditional dentures remain a reliable solution for extensive tooth loss to this day. However, if you’re unhappy with the way that a traditional denture can slip out of place, you may be searching for a different way to rebuild your smile. In many cases, Dr. Beaty may recommend implant dentures – a solution that makes it possible to replace an entire row of missing teeth with a strategic number of dental implants. Call us today if you’re interested in learning more about the implant denture process.

Why Choose Drew Beaty, DDS for Implant Dentures?

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Natural-Looking Replacement Teeth
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What Are Implant Dentures?

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Implant dentures stay anchored in place thanks to dental implant posts, which can be surgically inserted into your jaw in order to act as artificial tooth roots. This method ensures that your new teeth will stay exactly where they’re supposed to be. It should be noted that implant dentures can be fixed or removable; here’s a brief look at the difference between the two options.

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

Fixed implant dentures will always stay in your mouth, meaning you can clean them via brushing and flossing – in other words, the same sort of care that you would give your real teeth. Only a dental professional will be able to remove the prosthesis. Fixed implant dentures normally require about four to eight implant posts to support them.

Removable Implant Dentures

You can take out a removable implant denture at any time. This makes it much easier to clean the area underneath the prosthesis. A removable implant denture typically only needs about two to five implant posts. As such, if you have already experienced bone loss in your jaw, a removable implant denture may be a more viable choice than a fixed one.

The Implant Denture Process

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The process of getting implant dentures involves multiple steps that are typically spread out over a matter of months. Here’s a brief overview of what to expect:

At your initial consultation, your candidacy for implant dentures will be confirmed, and a personalized treatment plan will be created.
If needed, you may undergo preliminary work such as bone grafting.
A local specialist will perform the surgery to place the implant posts in your jaw.
Once the implants have successfully bonded with the jawbone, abutments will be attached.
Finally, your new denture will be designed, created, and anchored to the implant posts.

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

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Implant dentures are intended for patients who need to replace all of the teeth in one or both arches. Gum disease can increase the risk of implant failure, so it will be necessary to confirm that your mouth is in good health first. Also, you will need to have an adequate level of bone density in your jaw in order to receive dental implants.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

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Implant dentures don’t just look like real teeth; they also feel natural thanks to the implant posts essentially becoming part of the jawbone. On top of that, unlike traditional dentures, they can actually help stop bone loss in your jaw. They’ll also let you eat all kinds of foods thanks to the stability they provide. When an implant denture receives proper care, it can last for decades.