Removable Overdentures
Implant Placement Procedures
Removable Overdentures
If your dentures are uncomfortable, and denture adhesive is bothersome, our removable denture solution may be the right one for you.
A removable denture is another form of a dental implant supported denture, but is removable for cleaning, similar to your current dentures. Unlike your current removable dentures, this dental implant supported denture is secured to dental implants, thereby eliminating the need for denture adhesives.
This removable denture is a complete dentures alternative, that “snaps” on to only two dental implants. When in place, a dental implant supported denture will look and function very much as your natural teeth did.
If you like your removable dentures, but are looking for an alternative to denture adhesives, ask your dentist if you're a candidate for Nobel Biocare dental implants and a dental implant supported denture.
STEP-BY-STEP COURSE OF TREATMENT
Examination Visit:
The first step is to visit your dentist for an examination and to discuss your individual solution options.
The first step to your new teeth is an examination of your current situation by your dentist. Then, you and your dentist can determine which solution works best for you.
During your examination, you may be presented with the option to follow a conventional process or a state-of-the-art guided process to place your dental implants
The guided process uses a CT scan, or a model of your jawbone, to plan your entire dental procedure before it begins. Keyhole surgery is used to place the dental implant. This minimally invasive technique reduces the healing time traditionally experienced in the conventional process, as well as eliminates the need for stitches, a significant amount of swelling, and much of the discomfort arising when your dental implants are placed using conventional methods.
Preparation Phase:
The second step is the preparation phase, wherein your dentist will plan the next steps of the process. Here, your dentist is gaining insight into how your dental implants will be placed. Your dentist may also optimize your existing denture, or in some cases fabricate a new one.
Conventional Process: Under the conventional process, your dentist will take x-rays to see how your jawbone looks. Often an impression will be taken of your current teeth and jawbone. Your may also optimize your existing denture, or in some cases fabricate a new one.
Guided Process: Under the guided process, your dentist will map your jawbone or your jaw and teeth will be scanned using computerized tomography (CT) enabling your dentist to plan your entire dental procedure before getting started. From this planning, a guide is created that will help the dentist to place the dental implants into the correctly planned positions. At the same time, a state-of-the-art Nobel Biocare laboratory will begin making your final denture, so it is ready for placement at the same time your dental implants are placed.
Implant Placement Visit:
In this step, your dentist will place your dental implants.
Conventional Process: Under the conventional process, you'll undergo the following:
- You'll receive local anesthesia
- Your dentist will place your dental implants
- Your dentist may place the denture to your dental implants, so you can eat during the healing process
- Otherwise, your dentist may take an impression from which your final denture will be made
Guided Process: Under the keyhole method, this is your final step of the process. You'll undergo the following:
- You'll receive local anesthesia
- Using the surgical guide and keyhole surgery, your dentist will place your dental implants
- Once placed, your dentist will place your (pre-prepared) final denture
- And you're done!
Enjoying Your New Smile!
With the conventional process, several more visits to the dentist are required prior to receiving your final denture.
A removable full denture that is connected to either a ball or bar attachment, which in turn is anchored on two or more implants in the front part of the jaw.
The implants help keep the denture in place and provide better function and comfort. Cost is usually the reason why this solution is chosen over a fixed bridge – although the end result can't be compared.
Conventional Process: After your dentist has determined that your gums have sufficiently healed, you'll return to have your final denture fitted and placed. Your dentist will ensure that your bite is correct and you're pleased with the results.
