The Top Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures for Everyday Life

While traditional dentures sit on top of your gums, implant-supported dentures are more stable and comfortable. Traditional dentures have to rely on suction or adhesives to stay in place. However, dental implants are permanently placed in your mouth. 

You’ll enjoy these benefits when you choose implant-supported dentures:

• Dental implants last a lifetime.
• Prevents deterioration of the jawbone.
• Maintain your natural facial structure.
• Enjoy all your favorite foods. 
• Feels just like your natural teeth. 
• Customized for a natural fit. 
• No gum irritation.

Whether or not dental implants are a good fit for you depends on a few different factors. The first is the health of your jawbone. You must have good bone density to support the titanium posts for dental implants. The team will also evaluate your overall oral health. If you have gum disease, that will need to be treated first. 

When you begin your implant journey, it will look like this:

1. Initial consultation, with a thorough examination and digital imaging.
2. A custom treatment plan is created for you.
3. Any preliminary procedures are done. This might include extractions or bone grafting. 
4. The titanium post is placed in your jawbone, where it will take three to six months to heal. 
5. Temporary or healing dentures are placed. 
6. The custom-made denture is fitted and placed. 

Your timeline will depend on how quickly your implants heal, plus whether or not you need any pre-treatment. For example, if you had to have bone grafting, that would add to the length of time your process takes. However, the dental implant process without bone grafting is usually done within six months. 

To schedule an appointment with Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos at All Coast Dental, visit the office at 2180 Garnet Ave #1-K, San Diego, CA 92109, or even better, call (858) 264-3002 in advance. The team welcomes new and returning patients from San Diego and surrounding areas.