Implant Dentures – Powdersville, SC

Enjoy a Gorgeous and Complete Smile

While modern dentures are incredibly comfortable and functional, many patients are still frustrated with their limitations. Thankfully, implant dentures from Tylan Creek Family Dentistry can replace many lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations that are securely fixed to the jawbone, which prevents them from sliding about during meals and conversations. Here’s a quick look at how implant dentures work and why they are such a fantastic way to replace lost teeth from the friendly team at our Powdersville dental office.

Why Choose Tylan Creek Family Dentistry for Implant Dentures?

Lifelike Dental Restorations
Entire Placement Process Completed In-house
Flexible Financing Options Available

What Are Implant Dentures?

Dental implants are small devices typically made from titanium that are surgically inserted into the jawbone. Titanium has the remarkable ability to fuse with living bone tissue, which allows implants to create a sturdy bond with the jaw that allows them to last for decades if they receive excellent care. Securing dentures to these devices allows the restorations to function more like real teeth, and many patients with implant dentures find that they frequently forget they have replaced any teeth in the first place. After a brief consultation at our office in Powdersville, our dentist may recommend:

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

Fixed implant dentures, which are sometimes called hybrid prosthesis, are securely attached to the dental implants so they can only be removed by a qualified dentist. These devices typically require four to six implants to be placed, and patients will need adequate jawbone density in order to receive them.

Removable Implant Dentures

Removable implant dentures, which are sometimes called snap-on dentures, are attached to the dental implants with clips, and they are designed to be removed by the patient for hygiene purposes. While removable implant dentures must be removed for daily cleaning sessions, they typically require fewer dental implants than fixed dentures, which can make them great options for those with low jawbone density.

The Implant Denture Process

The team at Tylan Creek Family Dentistry is trained and equipped to carry out the entire implant process at our office so our patients won’t have to worry about seeing a specialist who uses a different pricing structure. Implant dentures are placed through the following four steps:

Consultation: We’ll see you at our office so we can determine the best way to replace your lost teeth.
Surgery: Dental implant placement is a painless process. Once it is done, you will need several months for your implants to bond with your jawbone.
Abutments: After your implants have healed, you’ll come back to our office to receive abutment pieces and have your jaws, gums, and remaining teeth measured for your final restoration.
Implants: When your dentures are ready about two weeks later, we’ll fix them in place and make any final adjustments at our office

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

Most adults who are in good oral and overall health can be fantastic candidates for implant dentures. While oral infections like gum disease and cavities will disqualify you from receiving dental implants, we can usually address these issues with restorative treatments at our office so you can receive implant dentures later. If your jawbones are not strong enough to support implants, we may be able to refer you to a specialist who can reinforce them with bone grafts.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Implant dentures offer a wide range of incredible benefits like:

Restoring many teeth after extensive tooth loss
Stimulating the jawbone to prevent its atrophy
Improving chewing power and speaking ability
Lasting much longer than traditional dentures with proper care
Lifelike dental restorations that look just like real teeth
Easy hygiene and maintenance requirements
Enhancing the patient’s confidence in their smile