Best partials and dentures in town done by a specialist over 30 years of experience in prosthodontics.
Best partials and dentures in town done by a specialist over 30 years of experience in prosthodontics.
Dental implants offer a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing solution for individuals who have lost one or more teeth due to injury, decay, or extraction. Unlike removable dentures or traditional dental bridges, implants provide a stable and permanent replacement that closely mimics the function and appearance of natural teeth. One of the key advantages of dental implants over bridges is that they do not require any modifications to the surrounding healthy teeth.
The entire implant process is performed over the course of a few months. The first part of the process is to install the implant itself, where a screw is placed into the jaw bone. An incision is made in the gum so that the implant can be inserted. Multiple implants can be placed at once if necessary. After the implants are placed, the gums are sutured.
The implant must be allowed about 3-6 months to heal, and during this time, the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration.
During the healing time, you can have temporary crowns installed so that you can eat and speak normally and maintain a proper aesthetic appearance for your smile.
After the implant has healed, it is time to place an abutment on the implant. The abutment serves as the base for your new tooth.
Once the abutment is placed, an impression of the abutment is taken and is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, but others will have to send it to an outside lab.
The All-on-4 dental implant procedure is a cutting-edge and highly advanced dental solution designed to restore a full arch of teeth using a minimal number of implants. This innovative technique allows patients to regain a natural-looking and fully functional smile with just four strategically placed dental implants per arch. Unlike traditional implant procedures that may require six to eight implants or even more, the All-on-4 approach maximizes the use of available bone, often eliminating the need for bone grafting.
If you are about to lose or have already lost all of your upper and/or lower teeth, the All-on-4 dental implants technique offers a transformative solution. With this advanced procedure, we can provide you with a new set of fixed teeth in as little as one day.
The All-on-4 dental implant technique is specifically designed to replace an entire arch of missing teeth using only four implants, hence the name “All-on-4.”
This innovative treatment concept was developed to provide edentulous (toothless) patients with an efficient and effective restoration. Using just four strategically placed dental implants, it supports a full-arch prosthesis that can be loaded immediately, providing a new smile in record time.
With the All-on-4 procedure, qualified patients receive a minimum of four implants and a full set of new replacement teeth in just one appointment. This groundbreaking approach allows for the placement of permanent, fixed implants while you sleep, enabling patients to leave the same day with non-removable replacement teeth.
A Snap-On Denture is a type of removable denture that is designed to attach securely to dental implants using a system of snaps or attachments. This option provides a more stable and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures, as the implants help keep the denture in place, preventing slipping or movement while speaking or eating. Unlike conventional dentures, which rest on the gums and may require adhesives, Snap-On Dentures offer improved retention and a more natural feel.
There are several options regarding a Snap-On Denture. For instance, the number of snaps and implants, the type of denture, and whether it covers the roof of your mouth. Your overall preferences about the outcome will also play a role in selecting the right option for you.
Snap-On Dentures provide patients with a long-term quality solution for their smile. These dentures are easy, painless, and comfortable, ensuring a perfect fit. Not only do you get a new smile, but you can also maintain your existing teeth. They are designed to never lose functionality, offering durability and ease of use.
People who wear dentures will tell you that the worst part is having their teeth slip, tilt, or slide while they’re eating. They have to use denture adhesive to try to keep their teeth from moving around. This is a major irritant for them.
At Ridge Road Family Dentistry, we offer our denture patients an alternative – Snap-On Dentures. With the use of just a few dental implants to support the dentures, your teeth will be “locked” into place so they won’t move. Yet, they easily snap off for cleaning.
Say goodbye to messy creams! Snap-On Dentures provide a secure fit without the hassle of adhesives. Ask us if you are a candidate for Snap-On Dentures!
Mini dental implants are about half the size in diameter of a regular dental implant. This offers many benefits, and they can also be used in situations where regular implants cannot. If an implant needs to be placed in a narrow space, mini implants are the preferred method because of their smaller size.
A main use for mini implants is to install a full upper or lower denture. A series of mini implants (4-6) are placed along the gum line, and they serve as the base of the denture. Rather than placing a single implant for a single tooth, an entire lower or upper set of teeth are directly attached to the gum line.
The small size of mini implants often means that no incision needs to be made to place the implant. They can usually be inserted right through the gum into the bone. This eliminates the need for a recovery period, and the restoration can usually be placed right away or only a short time after.
Mini implants are also less expensive than regular implants. Only your dentist knows if mini implants are right for you, so call for your consultation today.
One of the technologies that we utilize is the Iluma Ultra Cone Beam CT Scanner. This imaging technology produces 3D images of the patient’s mouth, allowing for a precision diagnosis. The surgeon is also able to determine whether it is necessary to perform a bone grafting or sinus lift to complete the total procedure.
The 3D technology provides a level of accuracy that is not present with 2D technology.
The implant must be allowed about 3-6 months to heal, and during this time the jaw bone will form around the implant in a process called osseointegration. During this healing time, you can have temporary crowns installed so that you can eat and speak normally and maintain a proper aesthetic appearance for your smile.
After the implant has healed, it is time to place an abutment on the implant. The abutment serves as the base for your new tooth. Once this is placed, an impression of the abutment is taken and is used to create your permanent restoration. Some offices have an onsite lab to create the crown, but others will have to send it to an outside lab. Once the restoration is completed, you can return to the office to attach the restoration permanently. Your smile will look just like it used to, and after a short period of getting used to the implant, it will feel just like one of your own teeth.
Another 3D treatment technology that we employ is the Simplant system. This interactive system determines the position of each implant with 100% accuracy. For the patient, this means that the implant will be placed precisely where it needs to go, eliminating discomfort.