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IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURES
WHAT ARE IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURES?
Implant-retained dentures provide remarkable retention, comfort and stability when supported by dental implants.
Dr Adam Patel is a leading UK expert in the field of full jaw and teeth reconstruction with implants. Dental implants are permanently fixed into your jawbone, and a custom-made, removable denture simply clicks into place onto the implants. This is a million miles away from a conventional denture as it affords extraordinary retention. Chewing force is transferred directly to the jaw instead of onto the gums like with a traditional denture – allowing you to eat, chew and smile with utmost confidence.
When you need to replace a complete set of upper or lower teeth, implant-retained dentures are an affordable aesthetic and comfortable solution. Implant retained dentures do not require adhesives and provide additional security whilst eating allowing you to eat almost anything and live life to the fullest.
THE DENTAL IMPLANT JOURNEY – STAGES FOR FULL ARCH IMPLANTS
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 1
INITIAL CONSULTATION
An initial consultation with Dr Adam Patel will allow you to discuss your treatment wishes, explore your treatment options and ask about any questions related to having dental implants. Dr Adam will carry out an initial clinical assessment and present all available options to meet your goals. You will be provided with a clear, concise step-by-step presentation to help you make a decision.STEP 2
STEP 2
CT SCAN
The next step involves taking a 3D CT scan of your jaw to measure your bone and assess important anatomy. You will be followed up with a comprehensive written treatment plan if you are a suitable candidate for implant treatment.STEP 3
STEP 3
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND SURGERY PLANNING
Oral measurements, scans and photos are taken to develop state-of-the-art precision computer guides and a decisive plan for your final implant teeth. We develop an accurate ‘digital plan’ of the final outcome prior to embarking on surgery. We go through the consent
process to ensure you fully understand your treatment plan and costings. Any further questions that you have will be answered and your surgery date will be set. You can choose to have surgery under local anaesthetic or sedation with an anaesthetist.STEP 4
STEP 4
IMPLANT SURGERY
On the day of your surgery, you will be welcomed by Dr Adam’s team and prepared for your procedure. If you are having sedation the anaesthetist will administer this and take you into a relaxed sleepy state before treatment begins. If you are having treatment under local anaesthetic you can close your eyes and relax to calming music. Dr Adam will have already completed a simulated computer guided surgery on your jaws prior to commencement to ensure your surgery is completed with utmost precision. Once the surgery is complete you will be provided with full after care instructions before being discharged. Depending on the type of surgery you will return to a normal routine within a few days.STEP 5
STEP 5
SAME DAY TEETH
If you have been selected as a candidate for same day teeth after the completion of your implant placements your full set of teeth will be constructed and fitted allowing you to leave
with fixed teeth on the same day as your surgery. These teeth will remain in place for several months to allow you to adapt to your new bite and allow your implants to fully heal beneath them.STEP 6
STEP 6
FINAL TEETH
Your implants are left to heal for approximately 12 weeks depending on bone quality at the time of placement. After this, you will have several appointments to construct and fit your final bespoke teeth. The provisional teeth placed at the time of surgery are removed and replaced with your long-term final teeth which completes your treatment.LOWER JAW IMPLANT RETAINED DENTURES
In the lower jaw we typically place four implants with locator attachments to which your custom-made bespoke denture is attached for excellent retention.
UPPER JAW IMPLANT RETAINED DENTURES
In the upper jaw we typically place four implants which are splinted with a custom milled bar due to the upper jawbone being softer than the lower jawbone. Your custom-made bespoke denture is attached to the bar for superior retention.
Who is suitable for implant-retained dentures?
- Patients who do not get on with conventional removable dentures
- Patients with gag reflexes who cannot tolerate excessive acrylic in the mouth
- Patients with loose dentures
- Patients with loose and failing teeth
- Patients with no teeth
AFTER
BEFORE
Advantages of implant retained dentures Vs conventional removable dentures
- Preservation of jawbone and facial features
- Stop further bone loss which continues with conventional dentures
- Teeth look and feel more natural
- Improve quality of chewing
- Ability to eat a more varied selection of food
- Avoid teeth moving excessively whilst chewing
- Avoid discomfort of denture moving inside mouth when speaking
- Reduced coverage of palate compared with conventional denture
- Ability to taste food better
- Easily clean and maintain your implants and teeth
- Increased confidence and stability with teeth
Want to learn more about replacing your teeth with a full set of teeth on implant dentures? To see if this treatment will work for you book your consultation with Dr Adam Patel now
To see if this is the correct treatment for you book your consultation with Dr Adam Patel now
