In spite of a few downsides, dentures remain an excellent option for treating multiple tooth loss. A lot of the common complaints are a result of a poor fit, which can be addressed by having them relined. Common complaints such as having the dentures shift in your mouth as you eat or speak. Or having to remove them every night, or the way they limit your food choices, both of which are the case even with a well-fitting set of dentures. Learn more about how dental implants can improve your experience by contacting Dr. Raymond Della Porta and Dr. Scott Elliott in Vero Beach, FL.

On Support

A lot of the problems with dentures stem from the way in which they are supported. They depend on suction to stay in place, which is why a proper fit is so important. Dental implants operate differently as they are meant to be a permanent solution to tooth loss. First, a titanium post is bonded directly onto the bone of the jaw through a process called osseointegration, which can last a lifetime with proper care. Then an abutment is added to this post, and to this the replacement tooth.

Implant-Supported Dentures

Dental implant-supported dentures can be both full or partial. As the name suggests, these are dentures supported by dental implants. The added benefit of having your smile corrected in this way is that an implant-supported denture doesn't require as many dental implants as the number of teeth it is replacing.

Dental Implants in Vero Beach, FL

Implant-supported dentures do require good dental health habits to keep them lasting a very long time and to avoid bad ones, such as smoking, which can lengthen initial healing and may cause the implant to fail. So if you are ready to say goodbye to dentures, make an appointment today with Dr. Della Porta and Dr. Elliott in Vero Beach, FL, by dialing (772) 567-1025.