Have you ever gone to take a big bite of your meal, only for your dentures to slip on your gums? Or maybe you were laughing with family and friends when your prosthetic popped out of your mouth, falling onto your lap. These are common experiences of someone with loose dentures. Fortunately, Dr. Berger has a solution. Using mini dental implants, he can actually use your current denture to transform your loose prosthetic into a stable smile! Simply visit Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, for a free consultation and learn if snap-on dentures are the right solution for you.
Why Do Dentures Loosen?
Traditional dentures have a classic gum base with a full arch of artificial teeth. This base then rests on your jawbone, fitting perfectly in the contours of your mouth! However, their fit isn’t made to last.
Natural teeth have roots that embed in your jawbone to keep your smile secure. When you bite or chew, these roots stimulate your jaw to keep it healthy and full! But when you lose teeth, you lose out on this stimulation, causing your bone to resorb.
Bone resorption is the gradual loss of mass and volume due to a lack of stimulus. As your bone shrinks, any prosthetics made to fit said bone will lose their perfect fit.
While traditional dentures replace missing teeth, they don’t replace their tooth roots. With only a shrinking jawbone to support it, your prosthetic will eventually loosen on your gums! Only by replacing these roots can you stop bone resorption in its tracks.
Fortunately, dental implants do exactly that! These titanium posts secure in your jawbone, acting as both artificial tooth roots and foundations for your denture.
How Snap-On Dentures Secure Your Smile
Snap-on dentures are a type of removable implant denture offered by Dr. Berger. These prosthetics not only prevent bone resorption but also provide several benefits over other denture options!
The benefits of snap-on dentures include:
- Stable bite: Loose dentures don’t have the bite strength to chew certain tough or hard foods. But with implants in place, your dentures can break down foods efficiently! Snap-on dentures have a strong enough bite to chew most foods, allowing you to eat what you love with confidence.
- Sleeker base: Unlike traditional dentures, which are often large and bulky, snap-on dentures have a sleeker design. Because they use mini dental implants for support, these prosthetics no longer need the upper denture plate that covers key taste buds on the roof of your mouth. In most cases, patients find these dentures to be much more comfortable than traditional dentures.
- Easy removability: Traditional dentures are easy to remove and difficult to keep in your mouth. Other implant dentures are impossible to remove but stay securely in place while chewing. With snap-on dentures, you can have the best of both worlds! These prosthetics stay secure on your implants, but are easily removed for cleaning and maintenance. Simply “snap” your dentures off your implants when necessary, and “snap” them back in place when you’re done.
- Affordable price: Snap-on dentures are more affordable than conventional implant-supported dentures. Additionally, snap-on dentures are the most affordable of the mini implant dentures, as they use fewer implants!
Can I Transform My Current Dentures Into Snap-On Dentures?
In select cases, if your denture is in good condition, Dr. Berger may be able to convert it into a snap-on denture.
By adding housings to the denture base, rubber “O-rings” in those holes to secure the implants, and implants to your jawbone, he can effectively change the function of your traditional denture.
However, your current prosthetic must be in good condition and thick enough to support the dental implants. If your loose denture is too old or thin, it won’t be able to secure in your smile effectively, and Dr. Berger will need to craft a new implant denture.
The only way to know for sure if you can transform your smile is to visit Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, for a free implant consultation.
Visit Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, for a Secure Smile
Performing everyday tasks with loose dentures is a struggle, especially eating. If you’re dealing with floating denture problems, visit Dr. Berger! During your free consultation, he will assess your smile and determine the next best course of action. If your denture is in good enough condition, he may even be able to transform it into a snap-on denture in just one day!
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