Thanks to significant advancements in dentistry, patients who have missing teeth can regain their smiles. Dr. Dyer and our team are happy to help you better understand your options for addressing tooth loss, including the placement of implant-supported dentures to replace several teeth. Instead of resting on the gums like traditional dentures, implant dentures use dental implants to attach to your jawbone.
If you are looking to fill a full arch of teeth, implant-supported dentures can be very helpful. Similar to single dental implants, it’s necessary to have enough of the jawbone to keep your appliance supported. While placement conventional dentures is relatively simple, implant dentures require a more extensive process that involves taking dental X-rays to ensure your oral health can accommodate dental implants. You may even need to wear temporary dentures for a short while to replace tooth loss while your implant dentures are being created and placed.
You can choose two different types of implant dentures, receiving an appliance that uses a bar or ball feature. Dentures that are bar retained use a metal piece that curves along your mouth to attach implants and attach them to the dentures by clipping onto the appliance. Dentures that are ball retained have this feature attached to the implants so that they can be fitted into the denture sockets.
You can learn more about our implant-supported dentures in Sevierville, Tennessee, and schedule your consultation with our dentist by contacting Bradley L. Dyer DDS PC at 865-453-2731 today!