Traditional dentures are full sets of artificial teeth and gums that are placed on the natural gums for stabilization. These types of dentures are removable but can cause slippage while speaking and eating. Luckily for denture patients, there is a more permanent solution to get your full smile back with overdentures.
Overdentures are the same as traditional dentures in their design and purpose of giving a patient a full set of teeth, but they differ in how they are placed into the mouth. To start the overdenture process, dental implants are surgically placed into the patient’s jaw bone. These particular implants will work with a customized denture like a “ball and socket joint” for the prosthetic to be removed when necessary. Implants will prevent the denture from moving or shifting, and will add stability and retention.
Not only do overdentures provide more stability, but the implants will also prevent facial-contour deterioration. Traditional dentures can often cause premature aging and facial bone loss due to no stimulation occurring from chewing and talking. Overdentures will effectively fill the gaps in your smile and prevent bone loss.