Denture Alternative
About the Treatments that Replaced a Denture with Dental Implants
The patient was very unhappy with her denture and wanted something that would give her greater comfort while eating that was more permanent and looked natural.
With the teeth roots completely missing, the treatment option of using dental implants as part of a replacement solution was identified as a possibility. X-rays and an assessment of overall mouth and dental health confirmed that the patient would be able to support this approach.
The choice of porcelain for the bridge was a cosmetic decision the patient made after being shown the options and discussion about the hygiene routines of each of the alternatives.
A 60 year old woman came to Dental Care Professionals after begin fed up with wearing a denture for 20 years. She wanted to be able to eat hard foods again and be able to bite into food while eating.
The solution was to give her two implants to support a porcelain bridge, giving her back her freedom to eat foods that she had missed out on for many years.
Dental Implants
Having dental implants is a surgical procedure that does frighten some patients. In this case, the patient wanted a more permanent solution for their discomfort and reduced quality of life so willingly underwent the surgery to implant structures for supporting a bridge.
There is a significant recovery period of 3 to 6 months after the implants are placed to ensure the natural bonding process with the jawbone happens and gives you a strong structure for fitting a bridge or artificial teeth.
Porcelain Bridge
The patient chose to have a porcelain bridge created and fitted because of it’s similarity in appearance to natural teeth.
While the implants were bonding and the healing process was allowed to complete, the patient was given a temporary bridge. This temporary bridge was then replaced with the final porcelain bridge that had been specially crafted and coloured matched for the patient.
Information for You
Some patients with dentures may need different treatment options to the ones used for this patient; to get the smile you want. Modern dentistry treatments mean that there are other options that can be helpful alternatives for patients depending on their individual situation.
We recommend that you speak to a dentist to find out what will work best for you – not just for your budget but also to make sure that your teeth, gums and smile will look beautiful a lifetime.
Alternatives to Dentures
Living with an uncomfortable denture isn’t something anyone wants to do. Now there are alternatives that can make your life bearable and have your smile looking beautiful.
Even if you’re happy with a denture, the latest materials make them more natural looking and can give you greater comfort than an older denture.
Have a Question you’d like to ask our Dental Care Professionals?
For a complete list of the different treatments we use to give patients the smiles, you may like to explore each of the sections below.
Crowns & Bridges
If it hurts when you bite down, it is possible that your tooth is cracked. If a tooth is cracked, it is a serious condition and does usually require a crown.
Inlays & Onlays
Where there is minor damage to tooth enamel, inlays and onlays are often recommended as an alternative to fillings or a crown because they preserve a great deal of the natural tooth.
Sports Mouthguards
Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Specially-designed mouth guards can reduce the risk and severity of dental injuries.
Natural Coloured Fillings
The latest techniques and composite resins designed colour matched to your natural tooth shades.
Dental Implants in Brighton and Adelaide
One of the most significant developments in modern dental medicine is the application of dental implants, which has led to them becoming one of the most popular dental procedures of today.
Root Canal Treatment in Brighton and Adelaide
Endodontic treatment is more commonly known as root canal therapy. Advancements in dental medicine and the development of specially designed instruments, means a root canal procedure can be accomplished in complete comfort in as little as two appointment visits.
CEREC – Single Visit Dentistry
Advanced CEREC machine enables our dentists to create and fabricate your new restoration in a single appointment – saving you time and expense.
Regular Dental Maintenance
An appropriate dental education and treatment plan from your initial consultation helps you to establish improved oral health for pleasing and vibrant smiles.