If you are missing all or most of your teeth, you can receive an implant-supported denture to restore the appearance and function of your smile. These dentures use dental implants to provide support and stability for your prosthetic teeth, which can last for years or decades.
Before beginning your implant denture NYC treatment, we will need to evaluate your oral health and determine if you are a candidate for dental implants. Our office uses advanced Galileos(tm) 3D imaging to precisely plan your implant treatment.
Once it is determined that you are a good candidate for dental implants, our oral surgeon will place the metal implant posts into your jawbone to mimic tooth roots. Once the posts are inserted, your bone will fuse with them through a process called osseointegration. This healing period, which can take up to six weeks or longer for some patients, helps ensure the success of your implant-supported denture.
After your surgery, you may experience swelling and tenderness in the area of your mouth where the implant posts were placed. We can prescribe pain medication to help alleviate this discomfort and encourage proper healing. We also recommend that you avoid eating hard, sticky foods and drinking large quantities of liquids until your dental implants are fully healed.
We may recommend placing a temporary denture to help you determine the position of your new dental implants and guide them into place. This can be a great option for those who do not want to undergo a full denture procedure, and it can be used as a backup should something happen to your final implant-supported denture.
Our dentists will then create your new denture framework and the artificial teeth that will go in your new prosthetic. Once your denture is made, it will be tried on to make sure that it fits properly and that the implants are secure. If the fit is correct, a bar or ball attachment will be added to secure your denture to your dental implants.
When the implant-supported denture is ready, you will return to our practice and we will affix it to the implants in your jaw. The entire procedure can be done in one visit, depending on the type of implant-supported denture you are getting.
During the first visit, we will order X-rays and create impressions of your teeth and gums. These impressions will be used to create a model of your jaw.
Then, we will discuss the placement of your new implant denture NYC and decide how many we need to place. Typically, we will place four or six implants per arch, but this number can vary depending on your jawbone density and other factors.
If you do not have enough healthy bone to support dental implants, we can perform a bone graft at this time. This procedure will build up your jawbone so that the dental implants will be more successful in restoring your bite.
After a few months, your new denture will be attached to the dental implants and your jawbone will heal. Once the implant-supported denture is securely in place, you can begin eating and talking normally.