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Missing teeth should always be replaced to protect and restore your oral health. How you replace lost teeth is up to you. If you’ve lost all your teeth due to an accident, oral infection, or gum disease, implant-supported dentures could resolve your tooth loss issues. Implant dentures offer stability, functionality, and beauty – everything you could want in a new smile! A visit to your Irvine, California dentist, Dr. Tom Alexander from Sterling Plaza Dentistry: Tom Alexander, DDS, can determine if implant-supported dentures suit you.
As the name implies, implant dentures are anchored in place by 4 or 6 implants placed in key locations in your mouth. These implants act like tooth roots in keeping your dentures firmly in place when you smile, laugh, bite, or chew. An oral surgeon will surgically insert the implants into your jaw and then wait 4 to 6 months for them to integrate into your bone system. After the procedure, a connector or abutment is attached to the area, which is then allowed to heal. Finally, you will return to our office to complete your treatment and have your denture fixed.
By personalizing your dentures, we can give you a smile that’s uniquely you. Your new teeth will look, function, and feel just like your natural teeth. With implant dentures, you’ll have:
If you’ve suffered significant tooth loss, are in good oral health, and have jawbone density to support implants, implant dentures could be a good choice. To schedule a consultation for implant denture treatment, contact our team at Sterling Plaza Dentistry: Tom Alexander, DDS in Irvine, CA, at (949) 868-2224.   Â