Implant-Retained Dentures

Dr. Brooks recognizes that slipping, loose, or uncomfortable dentures can complicate your daily life. Many patients have difficulty adjusting to full dentures, as the upper plate of a denture must extend just beyond the hard bone in the roof of the mouth. This may cause gagging or make speaking difficult. The lower denture rests on the existing ridge bone, which will continue to deteriorate the longer the teeth are missing.

Without your teeth’s roots stimulating the tissue, jawbone deteriorates over time. Eventually, a patient may not be able to wear a lower denture. Then, in addition to functional problems, these patients’ appearance suffers. Teeth provide support for cheeks and lips; and without them, the face caves inward and ages significantly. And on top of it all, with traditional dentures, multiple adjustments are required.

However, there is a solution. If you’re ready to reclaim your quality of life and a winning smile, consider implant-retained dentures. Implant-retained dentures utilize dental implants to act as an anchor for upper and/or lower dentures to maximize retention and stability. Because the denture secures to implant posts, there is no need for the extended plate to provide suction on the pallet. And because implants stimulate the jawbone, the bone will not deteriorate and lose its natural shape. Patients with implant-retained dentures report improved comfort and a higher level of function, and many claim they almost forget they’re even wearing dentures.

Dr. Tim Brooks believes it’s never too late to achieve the smile of your dreams; and using expert restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry, he works with you to make that dream a reality. Patients in Edmond, Yukon, Norman, and Midwest City, call our Oklahoma City office today to schedule a complimentary consultation.