Worried about bone loss? Tooth implants can help preserve your jaw and oral health. Learn more about the affordable denture implants at our Calgary denture clinic.
Losing some or all of your natural teeth can be quite stressful and when replacing them with traditional dentures, or denture implants, it is important to:
But tooth replacement options such as denture implants are also important for the health of your mouth and preserving the underlying jawbone and surrounding teeth.
At Future Smiles, we understand the benefits of a fully-functioning, beautiful smile, which is why we offer a wide range of affordable and quality denture solutions including tooth implants and traditional full/partial dentures to meet all your unique oral needs.
Not only will this cause a significant tooth realignment, but your jawbone can become too weak to support any natural teeth, leaving them in danger of falling out.
How Traditional Dentures Lead to Bone Loss
For many patients who experience tooth loss, traditional full/partial dentures are an affordable and convenient option. However, in some cases, dentures can accelerate bone loss by wearing away the ridges of bones they are placed on. This is a primary cause of:
How can an implant-supported denture help?
An implant-supported denture uses tooth implants to replace the roots of your missing teeth. Not only does this provide a more stable foundation for the denture, but it also stimulates your jaw bone, keeping the blood flowing with nutrients to that area.
With a tooth implant:
If your denturist/dentist finds that there is inadequate bone to support your surrounding teeth and any future tooth implants, bone graft materials are used to rebuild bone so as to provide sufficient support.
Bone Grafting
A bone graft is a surgical procedure that is designed to increase the volume of bone in the jaw prior to a tooth implant.
There are many types of bone grafts including:
When performed by a skilled and knowledgeable oral health professional, a bone graft is an effective and safe procedure that can add years of life to a compromised tooth or even completely reverse the damage.
Want to know if a bone grafting surgery is right for you?
To find out more about our wide range of affordable and comprehensive denture solutions, including flexible partial dentures and denture implants, contact our Calgary denture clinic at (403) 475-0016 or fill in our online contact form.
To find out more about the costs & benefits of traditional, metal-based partial dentures, contact our Calgary denture clinic today at 403-475-0016 or fill in our online contact form.