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Loose or floating dentures are a common problem for patients with traditional denture prosthetics. While originally designed to fit perfectly in your mouth, dentures often lose this fit over time. And with loose dentures come issues like difficulty chewing certain foods or speaking clearly. At St. Apollonia Dental, we use dental implants to anchor your denture in place! These titanium posts embed in your jawbone while supporting a denture prosthetic, keeping your smile secure. However, whether we use mini implants or conventional dental implants for dentures depends on the quality of your jawbone. Book a free consultation with us in Sterling Heights, MI, to learn which implant is best for your smile!
What Are Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are small titanium posts that we place in your jawbone. Thanks to their biocompatible design, these implants gradually integrate with your jawbone, providing a strong foundation for restorations like dentures.
Unlike a conventional implant, which is larger and has multiple components, a mini implant is one solid piece of titanium. Thanks to their smaller size and simpler design, mini implants are generally easier to place and more affordable. Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for mini implants.
For patients with softer bone, we typically use conventional implants to stabilize their smile. Because these implants are larger, they grip soft bone more reliably. But for patients with strong bone but minimal jawbone structure, we use mini implants for your denture stabilization!
During your free consultation with us, we will assess your jawbone quality and quantity. From there, we will determine which implant suits your needs and develop a treatment plan to stabilize your loose denture.
Using Mini Implants for Dentures
In a significant number of cases, we can use mini implants for dentures. This involves placing mini implants strategically around your jawbone and attaching an implant denture to the posts, effectively securing your smile.
At St. Apollonia Dental, we offer a variety of mini implant dentures.
An implant denture simply refers to a denture that is stabilized by dental implants. Rather than relying solely on your jawbone for support, these dentures are anchored in place with mini dental implants.
If you have a loose denture in good condition, we may be able to transform it into an implant denture. By adding mini implants to your jawbone and housings (or spaces for the implant) inside your denture base, we create a stable restoration that’s anchored in place. Or, if we need to craft you a new denture, we will design a restoration that is custom-fit to your mouth and secured to your jaw.
Inside these housings are durable rubber O-rings. These rings help secure the denture to your implants, while still allowing you to remove it for cleaning and maintenance.
If you’re looking for an even more secure solution that doesn’t require a denture base, we offer roundhouse dental bridges. Unlike a denture with a plastic base, a roundhouse bridge features a sleek row of natural-looking artificial teeth, bonded together. These restorations follow the natural curve of your jaw and attach directly to your implants.
Find Mini Implant Denture Solutions in Sterling Heights, MI!
Loose dentures make life more difficult. Without the ability to chew and speak confidently, patients may find everyday tasks a struggle. But with mini implants, we can anchor your dentures in place. These small titanium posts embed in your jaw over time to provide a strong foundation for your denture. And depending on your needs and expectations, we will either provide you with an implant-supported denture or a roundhouse bridge!
Book a free consultation to find out whether you’re eligible for mini implants for your dentures.
