What is an Attachment Denture?
The bar attachment denture is an innovative restoration that has dramatically influenced how dentists approach replacing a full arch of teeth. Traditional dentures are unstable appliances with numerous limitations. Quite often, dentures are uncomfortable, inconvenient, and unstable. They often make chewing some foods challenging, limiting your choices. The bar attachment denture option replaces your missing teeth with a complete dental bridge supported by just four dental implants. With such a small number of implants needed, your treatment time and cost are both reduced. The unique bar attachment denture also provides superior stability. Quite often a temporary bridge can be placed on the same day as surgery. The temporary teeth will allow you to continue with your normal daily life after surgery. After a short healing period, your dentist places your final bridge. Your quality of life is improved, and you can once again return to enjoying your favorite foods.
What are Implant Overdentures?
If you are looking for an improved, more natural way to wear dentures, the implant supported overdenture provides remarkable denture stability and retention by simply snapping the removable denture onto dental implants. As few as two implants can provide a successful result. An attachment on the top of the implant is added to create a snapping mechanism, which then keeps the denture secure and stable during chewing. It also allows for easy removal of the denture for daily cleaning and even sleeping.
Bar Attachment Denture Offers Many Advantages
* A cost-effective solution- This solution requires just four implants for each arch. With fewer implants necessary, your cost is less.
* Faster treatment and healing time- Your replacement bridge can be attached to your implants immediately after they are surgically placed.
* Reduced need for bone grafting- The innovative angled placement of the two rear implants provides secure and stable support for the replaced arch, eliminating the need for bone grafting.
The restoration is scientifically proven and well documented. The bar attachment denture has been endorsed by consistent clinical study outcomes for over a decade with favorable and successful results.
How are Implant-Supported Dentures Placed?
The implant-supported dentures treatment usually requires several steps. Exact treatment depends on your specific situation. Your dentist can let you know what to anticipate.
* Pre-prosthetic surgery- Before your dentist will place your implants, they must extract any damaged teeth. They might also add bone grafting, if needed, in any areas where you have experienced jawbone atrophy. Depending on your personal situation, you might need some healing time before your implant placement. You will receive a temporary healing denture to wear during this time.
* Dental implant placement- During this quick procedure, your dentist will surgically place the tiny titanium implants into your jawbone in precisely specific locations. Usually, it will take a few months for the implants to integrate, bond, or fuse with your jawbone. You will continue to wear your temporary denture while you wait.
* Dental impressions- Once the dental implants have integrated, your dentist will take impressions of both your upper and lower arches. The impressions become the roadmap for a dental lab to custom fabricate your new dentures.
* Denture placement- Finally, your dentist will affix your custom denture to your implants and confirm proper fitting. They will also walk you through proper oral hygiene practices for your new restoration.