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This means they will last longer and look better than the acrylic/titanium hybrid bridges you find at most other practices. In addition, zirconia and nano-ceramic teeth are more hygienic and resistant to staining. Zirconia and nano-ceramic teeth are not only much stronger than traditional acrylic (plastic) denture teeth offered at most other dental offices, but they also give a more natural, life-like end result. After your healing is complete, the doctor and lab technician will fabricate your final teeth, which will be fabricated with either zirconia or a nano-ceramic. Your doctor will place between four and six implants per arch and temporary fixed bridges will be placed while your implants integrate with your jawbones and your mouth heals. Our doctor has modified this procedure based on his experience and knowledge to provide an even better result for his patients! At Nashville Dentures and Implants, we carefully analyze each and every case and base our treatment on the individual patient’s anatomy. The traditional “All-On-4®” procedure involves four implants and acrylic denture teeth over a titanium frame. This also avoids the need for expensive bone grafts with long healing times. The implants are often placed at special angles to avoid the patient’s sinuses. Snap-In Implant Dentures help to improve all of these issues tremendously.This procedure involves removing any remaining teeth, placing 4-6 implants per arch, and attaching a low-profile bridge to those implants. Trimming the denture to reduce this gagging leads to a decrease in stability and loss of natural suction. Unfortunately, for many people, the denture covering the roof of their mouth causes them to gag. Gagging | Traditional upper denture covers the roof of the mouth to provide suction and stability. This means that traditional dentures become more and more difficult to wear over time. Poor nutrition | Again, due to the loss of chewing power, patients may be unable to eat a balanced diet and chew food sufficiently for proper digestion.īone loss | After a person’s teeth are removed, they typically lose a great deal of bone and will continue to lose it for the remainder of their life. Speech | Speaking can be difficult due to the movement of the lower denture.Įmbarrassment | Caused by the inability to eat around other people, laugh loudly, and converse confidently due to fear of dentures becoming loose and falling out.ĭiscomfort | Since traditional dentures, especially lowers, often move around, they can rub and chafe the gums causing irritation and discomfort. The movements of a denture wearer’s tongue and cheeks continually pushes and pulls on the lower denture keeping it unstable. Limited chewing power | Very little chewing power due to movement of the lower denture usually only 10-20% of what a person had with natural teeth. Shortfalls of traditional (non-implant) dentures: While traditional dentures typically look nice and are the most cost-effective way to replace bad or missing teeth, they can leave a lot to be desired in terms of overall function, stability, and chewing ability. This allows you to taste your food better. Taste your food better | Some patients with implants can have part of their upper denture’s palate removed. Increased comfort | Dental implants help reduce or eliminate the irritation caused by movement of the dentures. This reduces or eliminates gagging caused by your denture. Reduce or eliminate gagging | In some cases a portion of the palate can be removed exposing the roof of the mouth. Reduce bone loss | While a person may continue to lose bone after having their natural teeth removed, dental implants provide stimulation down into the jaw which encourages the body to continue to produce bone. Receive better nutrition | Chew up food better Live more comfortably | Dentures not moving as much, less rubbing and chafing

Smile and laugh without worry of your dentures falling out Speak confidently | Speak in front of crowds or amongst friends and family with the confidence of knowing your denture is securely snapped on to your implants. Snap-In Implant Dentures are dentures with special fittings that allow them to attach (snap-in) to the dental implants your doctor places.Īnchoring your dentures with dental implants allows you to:Įnjoy more of your favorite foods | By securing your denture with dental implants, patients are able to chew with much greater power and confidence.