Implant Dentures – Hillsboro, OR
The Next Best Thing to Your Natural Teeth
When it comes to replacing teeth, it’s not just about refreshing the appearance of your smile—it’s just as important to restore its function. This is why implant dentures are the next best thing to your natural teeth! By combining the practicality of dentures with the unique properties of dental implants, we can offer a truly superior solution for restoring entire arches of lost teeth. To learn more about this option or to schedule a consultation, just give our Hillsboro office a call today.
Why Choose The Dentists at Orenco Station for Implant Dentures?
- Partnered with Expert Local Oral Surgeons for Implant Placement
- Only Solution That Prevents Further Jawbone Resorption
- Dental Insurance Accepted & Financing Available
What Are Implant Dentures?
Implant dentures are anchored directly to your jaw with the help of dental implant posts, which serve as replacement tooth roots. Thanks to the sturdy foundation provided by this bond, the dentures placed on top receive incredible support—much more than what traditional dentures can offer. There are two main types of implant dentures, and during your consultation, we’ll work with you to determine which will suit your needs:
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed implant dentures are permanently attached to the implants that support them 24/7, meaning that for patients, they’re incredibly similar to having natural teeth once again. While convenient, this option does often require more implant posts, meaning a patient needs a sufficient amount of jawbone density to go this route.
Removable Implant Dentures
With removable dentures, the implant posts are permanent, but the replacement teeth that go on top are easy to remove for more convenient cleaning and maintenance. These prosthetics require fewer implant posts, meaning they’re ideal for patients with severe bone loss.
The Implant Denture Process
Although the process for getting implant dentures is longer compared to getting traditional dentures, the end results are worth the wait. It often involves four main stages:
- The initial consultation, which involves meeting with Dr. Kearbey to discuss your smile goals.
- The implant placement surgery, which is performed by a skilled local oral surgeon.
- Osseointegration, the process by which your implants fuse with your jaw over several months.
- Receiving your dentures, which restore your teeth in terms of look, feel, and function.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
During your consultation, we’ll examine your smile and speak with you about your lifestyle and long-term goals before deciding if implant dentures are the best solution for you. Most patients who’ve suffered extensive tooth loss can qualify for this procedure, but you will need to be in decent oral and overall health since a surgical procedure is involved. It’s also important that you’re committed to excellent long-term oral hygiene habits, as they’re the key to a successful treatment!
Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants
There are quite a few benefits to be gained by combining dentures with dental implants:
- You’ll enjoy a restored bite force and be able to eat all kinds of foods, even those considered off-limits for traditional denture wearers.
- Dental implants stimulate the jawbone and prevent further bone resorption, which normally follows tooth loss.
- Dentures are custom-made to beautifully mimic your natural teeth and can address lost teeth in one or both arches, no matter where they’re located.
- Caring for implant dentures is just as easy as taking care of your natural teeth!