What are Implant Overdentures?

 

What are Implant Overdentures?

 

 

 

Implant overdentures are a cost-effective

solution for patients who cannot afford or are

not indicated for a fixed restoration.

The implant overdenture is an affordable and

effective option for restoring the edentulous

arch, providing stability and function

that are far superior to those offered

by the traditional complete denture.

This treatment option provides an economical

means of enjoying the life-changing benefits of

implant therapy, including improved bite force,

chewing capability, comfort and phonetics.

Indeed, patients who receive implant

overdentures report significantly higher

satisfaction and quality of life than wearers of

traditional dentures.

 

Although fixed prostheses provide the highest

level of stability, implant overdentures are

well-suited to patients who aren’t able to

receive a premium restoration, for reasons

financial, anatomical or otherwise.

Further, an overdenture case can be planned

so that patients have the option of later

upgrading to a fixed full-arch implant prosthesis

should their situation or desires change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits of Overdentures

 

Promotes better digestion:

Poor fitting dentures are often held in by

using adhesives. Overdentures utilize dental

implants, so they are more stable

than adhesives. Improved stability allows

you to chew food more thoroughly,

helping your stomach break down food more

efficiently, and absorb more nutrients.

 

Slows bone loss by stimulating the bone

 in your jaw:

Whether your overdenture is retained by

remaining natural teeth or by dental implants,

it will continue to stimulate your jaw bone

when you eat/chew.

This stimulation will slow or even stop

the resorption (shrinkage) process

that is natural when teeth are missing.

 

Helps retain your facial features and structure:

The natural process of resorption (shrinkage)

that occurs when you have an unhealthy or

under-stimulated jaw as a result of missing

teeth can, throughout time, cause the distance

between your nose and your chin to shrink.

This shrinking can make your face look

“sunken-in” and prematurely aged.

 

 

Dentures worn on the upper and lower jaw are

more comfortable:

When your overdenture is retained with implants

it fits more securely than one held in with only

adhesives. This fit also increases the stability of

the overdenture reducing or even eliminating,

unnecessary movement during chewing and

talking. This lessens the instances of sores and

embarrassing dislodgement.

 

 

 

 

S-PLANT Dental Hospital celebrated its 10th

anniversary this year.
We aim to preserve the natural teeth of

the patient as much as possible by

cooperating with skilled doctors of

Seoul National

University at each department.
Get fast, safe and long-lasting implant

treatment at the S-PLANT Dental Hospital.

 

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