Implant Supported Dentures vs. Tradtional Dentures - Billings, MT

Effective Solutions for Full Arch Tooth Loss

Determining Your Options

If you have lost all or most of your teeth, you may be questioning which replacement solution is right for you. Traditional removable dentures are common because of their initial convenience, but many of our patients have recently turned to implant supported dentures. Implant supported dentures utilize anywhere from two to eight dental implants to securely attach a denture prosthesis to the jaw. Implant supported dentures drastically improve the stability of the denture and prevent jaw bone deterioration, unlike removable varieties. However, we understand that each patient is unique and so are their needs. That is why we offer both solutions, to help anyone restore the beauty and function of their smile.

Implant Supported Dentures vs. Tradtional Dentures

At Thomas Smile Designs, we offer both natural-looking dentures and modern implant supported dentures to replace missing teeth. Both options utilize a denture prosthesis to give you a full arch of new teeth, but implant supported dentures utilize dental implants to secure the prosthesis within the mouth. Both options give patients a complete, natural-looking smile, but provide different advantages.

Traditional Dentures

A removable prosthesis that mimics the look and function of natural teeth, dentures restore your face to a more natural appearance and provide biting and chewing function. Dentures are easily removed for cleaning and sleeping and are often held in place with adhesives or paste. Denture are initially a more affordable solution, but usually require replacement after a number of years.

Implant Supported Dentures

With implant supported dentures, a number of dental implants are placed within your jaw and a denture is securely “snapped” onto them. Implant supported dentures restore missing teeth much like traditional dentures, but they are more securely held in place, allow for a stronger biting and promote jaw bone health.

Implant Supported Dentures Procedure

Beautiful Teeth Uniquely Fit for Your Smile

At Thomas Smile Designs, we are dedicated to crafting natural-looking dentures for your smile. As an accredited cosmetic dentist, Dr. Joseph Thomas understands what makes a beautiful smile and can customize your dentures or implant supported dentures to fit your smile and face. For those interested in the security of implant supported dentures, we work with experienced specialists like periodontists and oral surgeons who will place your implants and allow us to fit you with your new implant supported denture prosthesis. Our team utilizes advanced technology, like cone beam CT scans and intraoral cameras to create customized dental implant guides, allowing your doctors to provide guided implant surgery for improved safety and accuracy.

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