Overdenture prostheses which are compatible with and bind to the dental implant or root filled tooth, which are used to increase retention and support for the overdenture.
The patient who wants to have a implant supported overdenture, you need to visit your dentist to ensure that there is sufficient bone to install the implants, which are provided more frequently in areas where traditional accessories are less stable.
If you want to have a root-supported overdenture, must be checked to ensure that you have the required number of roots of good quality and have tooth roots that are free of infection and roots that have good root canals.
How overdentures work?
Depending on the needs of the patient, provide one of the two types of implant supported overdenture whether overdenture are retained by balls or bars retained by overdenture. Both types are made from an acrylic base that is designed to resemble the gums and teeth of porcelain or acrylic to provide a natural tooth appearance.
Furthermore, the two types of implant retained overdentures need at least two dental implants to be installed in the jawbone in order to provide sufficient support for the overdenture.
Overdentures retained by balls possess a socket attached with up to five implants that have been placed in the mouth. Alternatively, the bars retained overdentures include a thin metal bar that follows the curve of the jaw, with the implants which remain in place by clips.
Typically, dental implants are placed overdenture in the anterior region of the mouth due to the fact that most times, more bone in this area, even if the teeth have been lost for a long period of time. Similarly, the lack of vital, such as nerves in the front of the mouth structure means that there is less likelihood of impact on dental implants vital structures.
What are the benefits of overdentures?
Overdentures work very well for patients who want the benefits of dental implants, but do not necessarily want to go through surgeries and bone grafts gums that normally require multiple tooth implants or unwilling to incur the time and cost involved by having multiple dental implants.
For the root of the tooth supported overdentures, the advantage of not removing the roots remaining in the mouth is allowed to stay proprioception remain and jaw bone around the roots and do not shrink over time, as is the case of dentures. The jaw bone then can be used in the future for the installation of dental implants should be required.
As an alternative to the traditional devices, the overdenture provide a high degree of stability , because they are attached to and supported by the installation of dental implants in the jawbone. So overdentures are much better compared to the retention of complete dentures.
This means that people who have previously been concerned that your teeth fall out or come loose may experience a better quality of life as a result.
Patients with overdentures have no problems with speech and can eat comfortably knowing that your dentures are securely fitted following the procedure and will not have to worry about the messy use of denture adhesives.
How long does the process of the overdenture?
Although the term may vary among individuals, it may take about three to six months, including implant surgeries and installation of the overdenture.
What is the process of overdenture?
The first step is for the patient to attend an initial consultation before starting treatment to make sure you qualify for overdentures. During this appointment, a professional dental clinic review medical and dental records and radiographs taken and impressions of the teeth to allow models to be created by the laboratory.
After this, you may be asked cone beam CT scan to make sure there is enough bone available for dental implants install and establish the exact location of the sinuses and nerves so that they can be avoided during the procedure.
The whole process may take about four visits to complete, and at this time a temporary to be used throughout the process will be created, which could be ideal for people who are concerned about their appearance.
The first operation involves the placement of implants in the jaw bone, where an incision in the gum in order to place the implant is made.
Following the initial procedure, it is vital to avoid putting pressure on the newly installed implants to speed healing time and limit the discomfort.
After the curing process is complete and the implants were merged with the jawbone, the second operation may be performed.
During this simpler procedure, the tops of the implants are revealed through a small incision in the gum, where a healing collar is placed to allow the gums to heal the right way and make room for fixing overdentures.
At the end of the process months, the teeth are fixed in the framework of the overdenture correctly, creating a new patient’s smile.
Care overdentures
For best results, patients should remove their overdentures night and perform a good cleaning to ensure that the fasteners remain in good condition for a long time. Implants also be cleaned regularly to prevent the occurrence of infection.
Patients should attend regular checkups after installing their overdenture to ensure that any treatment required routine maintenance is carried out when necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of overdentures
In general, the life expectancy of an overdenture is quite good, and although the process is quite complicated, the benefits far outweigh the cost and time required. This is because the dentures are very stable and feel more like natural teeth normal dentures. They are also more retentive and help preserve the remaining bone. There is less pressure on the alveolar ridge with conventional dentures and patients generally feel much safer and can enjoy better health through the possibility of better nutrition.
The overdentures are more expensive than ordinary dentures, and require much more maintenance. At first, the denture may feel bulkier than a conventional prosthesis, but this feeling should pass quickly. The importance of good oral hygiene cannot be stressed enough with this type of prosthesis since cleaning is much more complicated and slow.