People lose teeth as a result of an accident or due to the effects of ageing. Whatever be the reason, losing teeth can be extremely troublesome. Various devices such as dentures are available for people who have lost a set of tooth. People with all their teeth missing are prescribed a full denture while those with a few teeth missing are provided with partial dentures.

A variation of the conventional dentures known as dental implants or overdentures is another popular option. They are known to provide maximum comfort to the wearer and also enhance the functionality of the dentures. If you are looking for a more stable variant of dentures, overdentures are the way to go. They are like any regular denture but have an added permanent implant in the jaws.

Overdentures are held in place with the help of implants which act as a foundation for the new teeth. The advantage of using overdentures instead of dentures is that the implants prevent bone deterioration. This means that the bone won’t shrink over time when implants are installed in it.

Installing dentures

You will have to visit a dentist several times to get your overdentures fixed. The steps of getting an overdenture include:

• The dentist will require an impression of your teeth to make temporary dentures and find out the best possible positioning of the implants.
• The implant procedure is then carried out surgically.
• Your jaw bone will slowly grow to cover the implants.
• After both the structures have fused together, your mouth is given some time to adjust and heal.
• This is followed by another impression of the mouth to prepare permanent dentures.
• These are then adjusted to provide you with maximum comfort.

Advantages of overdentures:

• Comfort: This type of dentures is extremely comfortable to be worn. They are well-adjusted and grasp onto your gums firmly.
• Better appearance: Installing overdentures brings back your original smile and significantly improves your appearance.
• No irritation in gums: Since overdentures do not require any adhesives to stay in place, they reduce the chance of any irritation in your gums.
• Eat anything you want: You won’t be restricted to eating only certain food items anymore. Hard food can be difficult to be chewed with dentures. But this problem is solved with overdentures.
• Better fit: The overdentures have a better hold on your teeth. This makes them far better adjusted and fitted in your mouth.
• Increased functionality: The firmer the grasp of the dentures, the easier it is to perform everyday tasks such as eating and speaking. With overdentures, you won’t have to worry about the functionality of these artificial teeth.

You can get overdentures if you have several tooth missing. Visit a dentist and find out more about this procedure to get your charming smile back. Your life can be restored to normal with the help of these overdentures. If you already have overdentures installed, you will have to visit a dentist regularly to ensure it is properly fitted and is being taken care of properly.

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