Losing some of your teeth is never a good thing. Other than the aesthetic effects they have on your smile, the issues you may encounter with regards to chewing will give you problems in the long term. Dental clinics have different types of teeth restoration options that would help people having such problems. One of these teeth restoration options is by providing you with dentures. A lot of people have actually been using dentures for a long time already. Some, however, have issues with their dentures moving around their mouths while trying to eat. This is why denture stabilization implants have been introduced.
What Is A Denture?
When people have missing teeth, replacing each of the missing teeth would be the costly option. Just like dental bridges, which entail the creation of a base, false teeth, and dental crows, the process and materials used to create the replacement would add up to the total cost. As people clamored for a cheaper alternative, dentures were introduced into the industry. In short, dentures are artificial teeth and gums. Dentures can be made from different types of dental materials.
Dentists may use acrylic, metal, nylon, porcelain, or resin when fabricating the dentures. The type of material used would depend on the patient’s circumstance and dental requirements. Dentures can either be removable or permanent replacement for any missing teeth and their surrounding tissues. Multiple factors are considered by the dentist when creating a specific denture for a patient.
One of the factors being considered is if the patient has lost all of his permanent teeth or if there are still some available. This factor would determine whether one prefers to have traditional dentures, or the patient would need complete dentures or partial dentures. Another factor that would be considered is if the patient prefers to have traditional dentures, which can easily move around the mouth, or dentures that are supported by implants. These factors would ultimately determine the materials to be used and the amount of work that would be needed to complete the treatment.
What Are Denture Stabilization Implants?
Since using dentures is very important for chewing, traditional dentures can be hard to get used to. Traditional dentures have the tendency to move out of place, cause sores, and make some noise when the patients are talking. As a solution for this, dentists can install dental implants to stabilize the patient’s dentures. Before the dentist decides to install the stabilization implants, the patient’s bone structure will have to be checked first. Enough jawbone will be needed to fully support any dental implant that would be installed.
For situations wherein the patient does not have enough bone structure, the patient will undergo a grafting procedure to build up the jaw so that it will be able to secure the implants. For those who are already using traditional dentures, dentists can install these implants then make changes to the dentures to give them the ability to be attached to the implants. These stabilization implants are surgically installed inside a patient’s mouth. The dentist will cut open the patient’s gum to expose the bone. The dentist will then proceed to drill multiple holes depending on how many would be needed that would be based on the patient’s circumstance. Implant metal posts will then be implanted deep into the bone.
After the implants have been implanted, the dentist will then make changes to the traditional dentures. If the patient opts to have new dentures to be made, then the dentist will create one that would easily attach to the denture stabilization implants. The installation of the implants will take a couple of visits to the dental clinic. The first visit will be focused on the installation of the implants and fitting for a temporary denture. The patient will then be given a period of 6 to 9 months to heal, and he will be required to go back to the dental clinic. During this visit, the actual denture will be fitted to make sure that it will not move around when attached to the implants.
How Much Do Denture Stabilization Implants Cost?
For the procedure of placing the denture stabilization implants, the dentist will first evaluate if the current structure of the patient’s mouth is fit enough to undergo the process of installing the implants. In the province of Ontario, the cost of installing denture stabilization implants may cost between CAD 1,000 to CAD 15,000.
This would depend on the type of material and the number of implants that will be installed. You must also consider that there may be additional costs to consider if the dentist finds issues with the structure of your jawbone. If there is a need to undergo bone grafting to be able to proceed with the installation of the implants, the dentist will have to determine if there will only be a need for a small amount of external bone to supplement your jawbone or if a complex bone grafting procedure is needed to reshape the jawbone to be able to secure the implants.
For the simpler procedure, it may cost you around CAD 200 to CAD 1,000. The more complex procedure, on the other hand, will need the services of an oral surgeon to perform the bone grafting procedure. This would cost you between CAD 1,800 to CAD 3,000. This high cost is due to the possibility of multiple surgical procedures that will be needed.
Installing Stabilization Implants Will Help Improve Your Experience With Dentures
Dentures are normally cheaper than other types of teeth restoration procedures. However, the additional costs it may take to install denture stabilization implants might make it seem to cost more than normal. You should always remember that wearing dentures can be uncomfortable when they are not securely fastened when you are eating or talking to someone. These implants will be there to make sure that you can fully utilize your mouth and artificial teeth in any given situation. Comfort and safety are the main benefits of having stabilization implants. If you are in need to have your dentures checked or wish to have a more stable setup for your dentures, you may contact Osmin Denture Clinic & Premier Dental Health & Facial Esthetic Center Inc. at 647-294-3310.
