Implant Dentures — Woodbridge, CT

Why Choose New Haven Dental Group for Implant Dentures?

• Start to Finish Dental Implant Treatment
• Highly Educated & Skilled Team
• Empathetic Staff Members

What Are Implant Dentures?

While traditional dentures rely on natural suction to stay in place, implant dentures are anchored in the jawbone via dental implants in Woodbridge. Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots. They serve as the base of support for implant dentures and enable the dentures to be as strong and natural-feeling as possible.

There are a few different types of implant dentures. Depending on your unique circumstances, we might recommend that you receive one of the following:

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

These are permanently attached to the implants that support them. They can only be removed by a dental professional. Many patients enjoy the convenience of always having their replacement teeth in their mouth. It typically requires 4 – 6 dental implants per arch to support permanent implant dentures.

Removable Implant Dentures

Sometimes called overdentures, these prosthetics are easy for patients to remove on their own. Ball- or bar-shaped attachments help them to stay in place. They typically require fewer dental implants than permanent dentures and may therefore be a better option for patients who have lost some bone density in their jaw.

The Implant Denture Procedure

The implant denture procedure can vary from person to person, but it usually includes the following four stages of treatment:

• Your implant dentist in Woodbridge will answer all your questions and begin to plan your treatment.
• Implant placement surgery. We are able to perform this advanced procedure right here in our office, so you will not have to be referred to an outside practice.
• Osseointegration and abutments. The dental implants will bond with your jawbone. Later, you will receive attachments to secure your denture in place.
• We will design and attach your new teeth.

The implant denture procedure requires several months, but the end results are well worth the investment of time.

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

Ideal candidates for implant dentures:

• Have lost all or most of their teeth throughout a dental arch.
• Have good oral hygiene habits.
• Have adequate bone density to support dental implants.
• Are in fair overall health.
• Are free of gum disease.

If you are not sure if you qualify for implant dentures, please come in for a consultation. Most adults do qualify, either right away or after some preliminary treatments, such as a bone graft or gum disease therapy.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Some of the top benefits of implant dentures include:

• Traditional dentures need to be replaced every 5 – 8 years or so, but implant dentures tend to last much longer.
• Implant dentures are sturdy enough to stand up to a wide variety of foods, including tough and chewy items.
• We carefully design implant dentures to look as natural as possible.
• Although implant dentures cost more upfront than traditional dentures, their longevity and oral health benefits make them an excellent value.
• Jawbone preservation. Dental implants can help to prevent the jawbone deterioration that normally occurs after tooth loss.