Statistics show that approximately 20% of adults over the age of 65 suffer from a condition known as complete edentulism. This means that they are missing all of their natural teeth.
This can cause a variety of oral and overall health issues, including:
Conventional dentures are designed to sit on top of your gums. While they may be somewhat stable at first, over time, your jawbone will deteriorate, which will allow them to move around in your mouth. Denture adhesives offer some help but typically have an unpleasant taste, may wear off, and can be hard to clean off of the dentures when you take them out.
This is why many of our patients at Schwartz Dentistry have turned to denture stabilization. This allows patients to take advantage of the affordability of dentures and the stability of dental implants. The dental implants secure the dentures in place, as well as offering other benefits including supporting jawbone health and facial structure.
There are two methods of denture stabilization:
- Difficulty chewing, which leads to dietary issues
- Reduced self-esteem
- Jawbone deterioration/loss
What is Denture Stabilization?
- Bar-retained
- Ball-retained
Benefits of Denture Stabilization
There are several benefits of denture stabilization, including:Improves comfort
Conventional dentures slip and slide, causing pressure sores and friction sores on the gums. Denture stabilization inhibits this movement, which prevents the sores.Increases confidence
Conventional dentures are an effective option for replacing missing teeth– but slipping and sliding can significantly impact confidence. Denture stabilization secures dentures in place, which means you don’t have to worry about them moving around or falling out when you’re socializing.Improves oral health
The pressure and friction sores caused by conventional dentures can lead to infection, which can impact your oral and overall health. Plus, without the stimulation from tooth roots, your jawbon e will begin to deteriorate, which increases your risk of gum disease and other problems. Denture stabilization requires 2 to 4 dental implants, which stimulate the jawbone like tooth roots, keeping your mouth healthy.Increases durability
If you bite down too hard on something, conventional dentures may break. However, denture stabilization increases the bite force that your dentures can handle, which means your risk of damage is reduced. Since permanent dentures don’t have to be removed for cleaning, they tend to last longer than conventional dentures.Do You Want to Stabilize Your Dentures?
If you have been wearing conventional dentures for some time or you are going to need dentures in the near future, you might be considering denture stabilization. This allows you to take advantage of the stability of dental implants combined with the affordability of conventional dentures. In addition to being more affordable than dental implants, denture stabilization offers several benefits:- Improved comfort
- Improved oral health
- Increased durability
- Increased confidence
Denture Stabilization FAQs
Denture stabilization offers a variety of benefits over traditional dentures. However, Dr. Schwartz and the team at Wolf Schwartz Dentistry understand that you may have questions and concerns. We are happy to address those with you at any time. Below are some of the most common questions we get about this topic.What is denture stabilization and how does it work?
Denture stabilization allows patients to take advantage of the affordability of traditional dentures and the stability of dental implants. It requires the placement of 2 to 4 implants, which will secure the denture in place, preventing it from sliding around in the mouth.Are there any risks or potential side effects associated with denture stabilization?
There are a few risks associated with dental implants, including:- Implant rejection/failure
- Sinus damage
- Nerve damage