Think of things that are irreplaceable. Often, what first comes to mind are family and friends, as there’s no replacing a loved one. But what about your smile? Baby teeth are certainly replaceable, as your adult teeth grow in behind them once they fall out. However, when you lose adult teeth, nothing comes to take their place. Traditional dentures try to replace missing teeth, but often fall short in terms of stability and function. Fortunately, there are other solutions! At St. Apollonia Dental in Sterling Heights, MI, we offer dental implants as a more stable and reliable method of tooth replacement. Book a free consultation with us today to explore the implant denture solutions we offer, and discover for yourself if they can effectively replace your missing teeth.
Why Secure a Denture With Dental Implants?
If traditional dentures fail to replace missing teeth, how are implant-retained dentures different?
Dental implants are titanium screws that we secure into your jaw to replace your teeth from crown to root. Because these screws replace your missing tooth roots, they provide incredible stability, ensuring that your smile stays in place.
Word of these incredible implant denture solutions is spreading fast. By the year 2026, it’s projected that anywhere from 6% to 23% of Americans will have dental implants securing some type of restoration! People are beginning to prefer this tooth replacement method for the stability it provides, as it allows them to function in a way that is similar to their natural teeth!
However, there are a few drawbacks of conventional dental implants that hold patients like you back. While they are extremely successful, dental implants are notorious for their high price and invasive process.
Because these implants have multiple components that require multiple appointments, they often come at a hefty price. Additionally, older patients or those with serious health issues usually prefer to avoid invasive procedures with long healing periods. These problems leave many patients without a solution to tooth loss.
Fortunately, we at St. Apollonia Dental offer another implant denture solution! With mini dental implants, the smaller and less expensive alternative to conventional implants, we can restore patients’ smiles on a budget and with a minimally invasive procedure.
Using only a small pilot hole in your gums and jaw, we place mini implants into your jawbone. Upon placement, mini implants immediately stabilize enough to support a temporary restoration, restoring the function and aesthetic of your smile in just one day!
Our Mini Implant Denture Solutions
Using mini dental implants as a foundational support, we offer three mini implant denture solutions for patients with total tooth loss.
- Snap-in denture: Similar to traditional dentures, snap-in dentures have a gum base that holds your teeth in place. However, that is where the similarities end! A snap-in denture relies on mini implants for support instead of your jaw, which is much more secure. Additionally, this restoration doesn’t require an upper denture plate, allowing you to fully enjoy the taste of food and drinks again.
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A roundhouse bridge doesn’t require a gum base. Instead, it offers a sleek design that secures directly on your implants. Semi-permanent roundhouse bridge: Roundhouse bridges replace an entire arch of missing teeth, similar to a denture, but without the need for a bulky denture base. These restorations are incredibly secure, allowing you to break down tough foods that other traditional restorations can’t!. A semi-permanent roundhouse bridge is only ever removed during routine dental visits by dental professionals like those at St. Apollonia Dental. Otherwise, it stays secure on your implants.
- Permanent roundhouse bridge: Using even more implants for stability, a permanent roundhouse bridge mimics the strength of your natural teeth. With these dentures, you can expect an incredibly stable smile and a beautifully natural-looking restoration that remains secure on your implants at all times. This restoration is never removed, providing you with a permanent denture solution.
Trust St. Apollonia Dental With Caring for Your Smile
Not everything is replaceable, and when you have natural teeth, it’s best to care for them as well as possible. However, St. Apollonia Dental offers secure denture solutions for those who are missing their natural teeth and need a replacement. With mini implants, we can secure your teeth and restore function and aesthetics to your smile! Book a free consultation today to discover if you’re eligible for implant denture solutions.
