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Mini Implant Dentures Stabilize Your Bite

Mini Implant Dentures in Sonora, CA | Free Implant Consultations

Close your eyes and imagine biting into a juicy steak. Or maybe you prefer a grilled corn on the cob, covered in butter and salt? While most people can enjoy these foods with little issue, not everyone is so fortunate. People with missing teeth or loose dentures often struggle to eat, as they lack the necessary force to break down certain foods. This may result in unfortunate consequences, such as a change in diet or even malnutrition! Fortunately, Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, has a solution. With mini implant dentures, he can stabilize your smile! These implant-supported restorations provide a secure bite and restore your ability to eat all the foods you love without restriction.

The Consequences of Loose Dentures

Natural teeth have two general parts to their structure. Crowns are the visible portion of your tooth, which you use to chew and smile. Tooth roots, however, lie below your gum line and are embedded in your jawbone.

Mini Implant Dentures in Sonora, CA | Consequences of Loose Dentures

These roots stimulate your jaw when you chew, keeping your bone healthy and full. When you lose teeth, your jawbone no longer receives stimulation from your tooth roots, causing bone resorption. This natural process results in the loss of bone density, allowing your jaw to deteriorate over time!

Unfortunately, traditional dentures don’t replace these roots. Instead, they rest on your jaw, using it for support! However, a shifting jawbone makes for a poor foundation, often resulting in loose or floating dentures. Consequences of loose dentures include:

  • Irritated gums: As your denture shifts on your soft tissues, it will likely cause irritation or even painful denture sores.
  • Increased infection risk: When you chew, your denture shifts with each bite, allowing food particles to slide under the prosthetic and become trapped. If not removed, these attract bacteria, increasing your risk of infection.
  • Chewing difficulties: To break down foods, you need a strong and stable bite. Loose dentures lack the necessary force that patients like you need to eat tougher foods, such as meat or vegetables. In the worst cases, this leads to malnutrition, as patients struggle to eat as they once did.
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If you’re experiencing loose dentures and all of their adverse effects, it may be time to consider stabilizing your smile!

How Mini Implant Dentures Work

Mini dental implants are small titanium posts that Dr. Berger secures in your jawbone. These implants can anchor a crown, bridge, or denture restoration, restoring your smile and allowing you to eat the foods you love without hesitation.

To place mini implants, Dr. Berger uses a minimally invasive procedure that allows for faster healing and minimal discomfort. Once in your jawbone, these implants initiate the osseointegration process, which enables the implant to remain securely in place.

Because titanium is a biocompatible material, your implants will gradually bond with your jaw over time, forming a strong and secure connection. Mini implants stabilize incredibly quickly, supporting dentures almost immediately. Most patients can enjoy a stable denture the very next day, completing the process within 24 hours!

Our Mini Implant Dentures

At Sonora Dentist, Dr. Berger offers a variety of mini implant dentures, ranging in removability and design.

  • Mini Implant Dentures in Sonora, CA | Free Implant Consultations
    A semi-permanent roundhouse bridge secures directly onto 6 to 10 mini implants.

    Snap-in dentures: These prosthetics “snap” on and off your implants, and are fully removable. While similar to traditional dentures in appearance, Snap-in dentures are much more stable and don’t require the bulky upper plate that adheres to the roof of your mouth.

  • Semi-permanent roundhouse bridge: Though technically a bridge, a roundhouse bridge is considered a denture because it replaces a full arch of teeth. However, this prosthetic doesn’t require a gum base; instead, it secures directly on your implants! This sleek design makes these dentures incredibly natural-looking and functional. However, while you never remove semi-permanent roundhouse bridges, Dr. Berger will at routine dental visits.
  • Permanent roundhouse bridge: Unlike a semi-permanent denture, this prosthetic is cemented in your mouth. Permanent roundhouse bridges never come out, mimicking the appearance and function of your natural smile! With this mini implant denture, you can restore your bite and break down foods with ease.

Stabilize Your Smile With Mini Dental Implants!

If you’re experiencing the consequences of loose dentures, it’s time to stabilize your smile. Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, uses mini dental implants to secure restorations to your jawbone, providing a stable bite. No matter what type of denture you are looking for, Dr. Berger has a stable solution for you! Book a free implant consultation to discover if you’re eligible for mini implant dentures.

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Dr. Paul Berger

Dr. Paul Berger is the owner and founder of Sonora Dentist located in the beautiful foothill town of Sonora, California. Dr. Berger brings 36 years of experience and a passion for delivering the best quality of dental care for his patients and their families. Dr. Berger has maintained his dental practice in Sonora since 1989. A graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry, this Sonora dentist is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Joaquin Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Computerized Dentistry. Dr. Berger has completed hundreds of hours of training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Berger is an avid outdoorsman and pursues the healthy lifestyle he stresses to his patients. Whether hunting, fishing, hiking, flying, skiing or golfing, he sets a high standard for himself by being outdoors and active physically and mentally. A father of six children, grandfather of five grandchildren, and married to his best friend and wife, Kathy, for 39 years, Dr. Berger will give you and your family the quality and service he would give his own loved ones-quite simply, the best he can deliver. Dr. Paul Berger is a well-educated, experienced dentist whose favorite part of dentistry is patient interaction. He has come to regard his patients like family and watched some of his youngest patients grow up with great smiles. If you need a Sonora California dentist, look no further than Dr. Paul Berger and his exceptional team.