Implant Dentures – Wallingford, CT

A Reliable Way to Rebuild Your Smile

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Traditional dentures are a tried-and-true solution for tooth loss, but they can become ill-fitting, increasing the risk of falling out of your mouth at inopportune times, such as in the middle of a meal or conversation. If you’re seeking a reliable way to rebuild your smile, you might be a good candidate for implant dentures.

Our team has the expertise and state-of-the-art technology to perform the entire procedure in the office for a more comfortable, streamlined experience. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment and who it can benefit!

Why Choose Clover Dental Care for Implant Dentures?

  • Dental Implants Placed In-Office
  • Resilient, Lifelike Materials
  • Accept Insurance & Flexible Financing

What Are Implant Dentures?

Sample dentures next to transparent base with 4 dental implants

Standard dentures rely on a firm suction against the gum tissues over the bony ridges in your mouth to remain in place throughout the day. However, as your jaw start thinning after one or more teeth are lost, it eventually can become too flat for your restoration to create a strong enough bond, and it can become unstable or easily slip out of place.

Meanwhile, implant dentures involve placing dental implant posts directly into your jaw to provide a more reliable anchor for your new teeth. There are two options, so our team must examine your current dental condition in order to make a professional recommendation based on our findings.

Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures

Illustration of fixed implant dentures above low arch with implants

These are anchored permanently to the dental implants positioned in your jawbone, and aren’t intended to be removed except by a professional for repairs or replacement if necessary. You can brush and floss these in your mouth for easier maintenance, and they often last longer than traditional dentures.

Removable Implant Dentures

Rendering of ball-joint implant dentures in upper arch with white background

For this option, your dental implants become a permanent part of your mouth, but they hold specially designed prosthetics that can be more easily removed for cleanings. Sometimes called “snap-on dentures”, these are more reliable than traditional restorations and might not require as many support rods as permanent implant dentures. 

The Implant Dentures Process

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Some patients require preliminary services, such as gum disease therapy or an additional bone graft to bulk up their jaw before proceeding. Then, for the implant procedure, we will numb the area to help you feel calm and comfortable, then make small incisions in your gums to place the required number of implant posts. It can take 3 to 6+ months to recover, as your mouth must generate enough new bone to fuse with these rods in a process called osseointegration.

Once that’s complete, we can provide a one-of-a-kind set of dentures that are customized to look and feel as lifelike as possible, which attach to your implants for a beautifully rebuilt smile.

Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

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Potentially, anyone who has experienced significant tooth loss and is seeking reliable replacements might benefit from this service, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs.

You might be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Are healthy enough to undergo oral surgery successfully.
  • Have sufficient jawbone density to support your new teeth.
  • Are committed to maintaining consistent dental hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing twice daily.
  • Don’t have gum disease, tooth decay, or other issues that might negatively affect the results.

Benefits of Combining Dentures & Dental Implants

Lower arch of implant dentures over cast with 4 implants

There are several excellent reasons to consider getting implant dentures, such as:

  • Preserve your jawbone. Only dental implants stimulate your jaw each time you bite down to keep it active and healthy, preventing degeneration caused by tooth loss.
  • Support your facial structure. Protecting your jaw helps maintain your facial structure and can help avoid additional wrinkles or sunken-looking cheeks.
  • Long-lasting results. The durable, biocompatible materials used can potentially last 20+ years with proper care.
  • Improve your bite force. This service alone can restore up to 80% or more of your original chewing power so you can enjoy a wider variety of delicious, wholesome foods.
  • Enhance enunciation. Your replacement teeth can help you overcome changes to your speech patterns, such as a lisp or slur, caused by missing teeth.