Implant Dentures — Bloomingdale, IL

What Are Implant Dentures?

Like traditional dentures, implant dentures in Bloomingdale consist of a gum-colored acrylic base that is carefully molded to fit over your gum ridge. A full arch of custom-made teeth is set into the base to complete the denture. However, instead of sitting on top of the gums and relying on suction to keep them in place, implant dentures are supported by several small titanium posts embedded into the jawbone called dental implants. In general, there are two types of implant dentures:

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

Once a fixed implant denture has been secured onto the dental implants, it will stay firmly in place 24/7. You’ll continue to wear it while you eat, talk, sleep, and go about your daily life! It will only be removed for cleaning and inspection when you come visit us for checkups.

Removable Implant Dentures

Alternatively removable implant dentures, or snap-on dentures, can be popped onto and off of the dental implants by the patient at any time. While this means you’ll have to remove them occasionally for at-home cleanings, removable implant dentures typically require less jawbone density than permanent ones.

The Implant Denture Procedure

First, you’ll visit us for a consultation, where we’ll determine if you’re a good candidate for implant dentures. In some cases, patients will need to undergo a preliminary bone graft, gum disease therapy, or other treatment to prepare. Then, four to eight dental implants will be placed into your jawbone via a minor oral surgery. It will take between three and six months for the implants to integrate with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Once that step is complete, you’ll return to our office to have your custom-made denture anchored into place.

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

You may be a candidate for implant dentures if…

• You are healthy enough to undergo minor oral surgery
• Your mouth is free of issues like gum disease or decayed teeth
• You have adequate jawbone density to support dental implants
• You’re missing all or most of your teeth
• You are frustrated or tired of your traditional removable denture

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Combining dentures with dental implants provides a variety of important benefits that you simply can’t get with any other means of tooth replacement, like:

• A strong, stable smile that will never slip out of place
• Vastly improved biting power and ability to eat all your favorite foods
• Preservation of jawbone density and your youthful appearance
• Better oral health and lower risk of future complications
• Easy daily maintenance
• More confidence in your smile and in yourself