Have you heard of denture implant surgery? If not, you should read the post, “What Are Denture Implants?“. It is an amazing procedure in which implants are inserted into the mouth to anchor down and keep dentures from sliding around or moving. This allows you to eat every type of food whether hard or soft. If you are sick of your adhesive dentures and want to change your life, this article is a must read to learn how are denture implants installed. We will explain the installation process of denture implants so that you are fully aware of what to expect from a procedure like this.
The first thing the dentist or oral surgeon does is in preparation for denture implants is to remove any excess teeth, or remaining teeth in a person’s mouth so that all of the teeth have been removed. The reason for this is that teeth rot and have a lot of issues if they are surrounded by dentures. Once the teeth are all removed the implants can then be installed.
Denture implants are aluminum alloy metal screws that range in diameter. The first size is larger than the mini implants which are about the size of a normal toothpick. If you choose the larger sized implants they are about the diameter of a normal sized tooth and only require two implants to be installed on the jaw and upper gum line. If you choose the mini implants they install 3-4 on the jaw and upper gum line in order to ensure stable unmovable dentures.
The surgeon drills the screws into the bone and leaves a small tip of the implant exposed above the gum line. This exposed piece of the implant is the shape of a small ball. The shape is engineered this way so that the dentures simply snap into place which makes it possible to eat hard things without the dentures moving or sliding. Once the implants have been installed, the installer will x-ray and make sure that the screws are surrounded with enough bone density to ensure a solid foundation strength for your dentures.
The surgery is very simple and consists of the easy steps mentioned above. In most cases this procedure only takes about 60-90 minutes and is almost always an out patient procedure. Once you have had this surgery you can expect about 3-5 days of recovery time in which you will have to eat liquid foods. The doctors usually suggest that you don’t use your new dentures until at least day 4 after the initial surgery.
Implant supported dentures are fantastic and are an easy solution to adhesive dentures. They will provide you with self confidence and help you to experience all types of foods. Consult with your dentist or surgeon to find out the denture implant options available to you.