When you’re making an important decision in life, it’s nice to have options to choose from. If everyone drove the same car, for example, it might not meet the needs of each family. If we all had to wear the same clothes, it would look like a pretty boring world. So, when choosing a denture to replace your missing teeth, wouldn’t it be nice to have more than just the old style of removable denture that’s been around for centuries? At the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Scottsdale, AZ (MDICA Scottsdale), we offer multiple implant denture options. These modern prosthetics are an efficient, reliable, and affordable way to replace missing teeth.
Traditional Dentures and Problems
What comes to mind when you think of dentures? For many people, it’s the old-fashioned, bulky pink dentures sitting in a glass of water on their grandparent’s nightstand. While that tried-and-true option provides some functionality and aesthetics, they have many drawbacks. Traditional dentures have difficulty handling certain foods, making them challenging or impossible to eat. Speaking of food, their bulky pink base prevents you from fully tasting food since it blocks your palate. They neither look nor feel natural, and their removability can be as much of an annoyance as it is a convenience.
However, the biggest issue with traditional dentures is that they don’t replace your missing tooth roots. With no roots to stimulate your jawbone, it will quickly deteriorate. This changes the shape of your face and gumline, causing your dentures to lose their fit. Their poor fit will start to cause soreness and irritation on the gums, and eventually, they’ll begin to move and slide around in your mouth. This makes eating and speaking even more of a challenge, and your teeth can even fall out of your mouth if you’re not careful!
The only way to stop this is to find some way to replace your tooth roots—enter dental implants.
Implant Dentures and Mini Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts that function as artificial tooth roots. We place them directly into your jawbone, supporting various tooth replacements such as bridges, crowns, and dentures. The implants provide superior stability and functionality to your replacement teeth and can even stabilize loose dentures. They allow you to eat your favorite foods, smile and laugh with ease, and never have to worry about your denture sliding or falling out. By connecting to the jawbone, implants provide the stimulation required to prevent deterioration, thus preserving your facial structure.
As with most technologies, implants have evolved to become smaller and more efficient in the form of mini dental implants. These slim, sleek upgrades provide several benefits that give them an advantage over larger implants. They’re simpler and less invasive to place, which means less discomfort after the procedure. They heal much faster than traditional implants, only taking a few weeks to fuse with your jawbone rather than 6-8 months. And the best part? Despite all these advantages, they’re also more affordable than conventional implants!
Implant Denture Options
We offer several implant denture options, each with its own levels of stability and functionality.
- Snap-on denture: This denture prosthetic combines the removability of traditional dentures with the stability and reliability of implant dentures. It uses 4-8 mini implants to connect to your jawbone, and the pink plastic base is much smaller than a conventional set of dentures.
- Fix-on-Six®: The first of two roundhouse bridge options, this denture offers more stability with 6-10 implants securing it to your jawbone. The zirconia roundhouse bridge looks and functions like your natural teeth, making it more aesthetically pleasing. It’s only removed by an implant dentist like Dr. Mann or Dr. Shatkin for professional cleaning.
- Fixed roundhouse: This denture is our most stable, permanent option. It’s connected to 10-12 mini implants and provides the peace of mind that comes with such a strong, stable connection.
How Much Do Implant Dentures Cost?
At MDICA Scottsdale, one of the reasons we prefer mini implants to their larger predecessors is that they’re more affordable. However, the cost will depend on which denture option you choose and how many implants we use. At your free consultation, our staff will discuss all your insurance and financing options, so you know exactly where you stand before deciding.
Learn More About Implant Denture Options Today
If you want to replace your teeth but don’t want to deal with the hassles that come with traditional dentures, then it’s time to explore implant dentures. Dr. Mann and Dr. Shatkin are happy to help you learn more about the benefits of mini dental implants and how they can truly change your life. Call today to schedule a free consultation and see what implant dentures can do for you.
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