subject: The Ins And Outs Of Denture Implants [print this page] With technological advances what they are, there is not a surprise at the updated denture implants. These are not the conventional dentures which are taken in and out. There are a variety of types of dentures such as the traditional, the temporary or immediate, the Cu-Sil and overdentures. Each and every of they are removable and ought to be cleaned outside of the mouth. Prosthetic teeth which are attached to implants are a permanent fixture and are cared for like real teeth.
Traditional dental replacements should be made over several visits. There are x-rays to be performed, dental exams, and impressions to be made. Impressions are like a mold of the patient's teeth. This is often made out of plaster and used to determine the correct shape and size needed to make the dentures. Surgery could be recommended if the dentist deems it necessary to create a mouth that will likely be able to better receive the new denture plate. There may be several visits in order to get the right fit even after the initial four visits that is going to be needed. The stability and fit of the new "teeth" might not be settled for several months. This is not a problem for denture implants.
Temporary types (from time to time referred to as immediate ) are created before any natural teeth can be removed. These are exactly what the name implies, a temporary fix until the actual tooth removal and permanent solutions are created. This kind acts to reduce pain and keep infection from setting in after the teeth are removed. After the extraction areas have healed and the immediate dentures no longer fit correctly some people prefer to get conventional dental plates or denture implants for a more permanent solution.
CuSil are ones that fit over one or two existing teeth in order to help retain a better fit and a more stable denture plate. Overdentures refer to the first kind of these that were created. These were made to place over the decaying teeth instead of removing the offending members. This is no longer a feasible option due to known diseases to gums as well as the advance in technology, and pain medication, to remove any rotted teeth. Denture implants are a great alternative to the older understanding of dentures.
Denture implants are more expensive than traditional denture methods. This can be a trade off for imitation teeth that look and act as real teeth versus those that must be glued in and may come out at inopportune times. These are especially useful for those who find that the regular ones make them gag or they do not find them cozy. The implants are attached directly to the jaw bone using titanium screws. Once the implants have been placed in the jaw, the artificial teeth could be attached. For those who have been unable to wear traditional versions because of bone loss or other fitting issues, implants allow for proper insertion and even easy replacement if the need should ever arise. There is no longer any long 6 month waiting period for the procedure to take place. A few office visits for health evaluation, planning and surgery are virtually all that is needed to have denture implants.
