When searching for “dentists to replace missing teeth near me in Chicago, Illinois,” as a specialty center, Perio Implant Chicago provides many advanced alternatives to “conventional” dental treatments. These options include All-on-4 Dentures as an alternative to traditional dentures. Our team in is pleased to share with you three key differences between our modern approach to replacing teeth and conventional dentures.
1 – How the dentures are designed
Conventional dentures are held in place by conforming to the contours of the mouth. So, a proper fit is required for them to function properly and to “wear” comfortably. Denture adhesive products may also be used to help to hold the appliance in place. All-on-4® dentures are held in place by implants. A total of four (to six) implants are strategically positioned in the jaw. The implants are later connected to the denture. Since the denture is connected to the jawbone with the implants, it is stable without the need for denture adhesive or other products.
2 – The treatment process
Dentures generally involve collecting as much information as possible about each patient’s mouth. This planning includes taking scans and making impressions of the teeth and supportive tissues, information used to guide the fabrication of the denture. All-on-4® dentures largely involve inserting the number of implants that are needed to support your denture in the jawbone. Implants are made from special materials. These materials naturally grow with the surrounding tissues. While the implant heals and grows with the surrounding bone, a provisional or temporary denture is placed. After the bone has fully integrated with the implants, your permanent denture will be made and eventually placed.
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3 – How the dentures hold up
Conventional dentures largely require ongoing adjustments, and eventually their replacement. This is because the jawbone gradually resorbs or shrinks, which can alter the surrounding supportive tissues. When these tissues are altered, it changes the fit of the denture. To maintain a proper fit, the denture may need to be relined, rebased, or completely replaced. All-on-4® dentures are different. They are considered to be a life-long restoration. Because the implants connected to the denture are secure in the jaw, the bone remains strong and healthy. The supportive tissues stay intact. The fit and satisfaction that you get from your denture is maintained; no relining, rebasing, replacement, or repairs necessary.
4 – Day-to-day “maintenance”
Conventional dentures are removable. They must be specially cleaned and soaked each day. All-on-4® dentures are designed like natural teeth, so they are fittingly also made to maintained like natural teeth. As a permanent and fixed solution, care is limited to brushing and flossing your denture teeth and gumline like you normally would. This care minimizes the risk of the biggest threat to your implants: peri-implantitis, a gum disease-like condition that can form around the implants when oral hygiene is inadequate/inconsistent.
To see how you may be able to benefit from this distinctive alternative to conventional dentures, schedule a consultation at Perio Implant Chicago. Call (312) 736-7959 to speak with a member of our team in Chicago, IL today.
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