{"id":157,"date":"2019-01-14T19:54:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T19:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2019-02-14T20:08:13","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T20:08:13","slug":"dental-implants-in-homer-glen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdeangelodds.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/14\/dental-implants-in-homer-glen\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants: Overdentures vs. Fixed Prosthetics"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"implant-supportedIf you\u2019ve lost all or most of your teeth, your dentist is likely to recommend that you consider using\u00a0 dental implants in Homer Glen<\/a> to replace them. Implants provide outstanding stability, a strong bite force, a natural appearance, and a host of other advantages. Implant-supported dentures come in two basic varieties: permanently fixed prosthetics and removable overdentures. Let\u2019s take a moment to compare
\nthese two options.<\/p>\n

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Permanently Fixed Implant-Supported Dentures<\/h2>\n

As their name implies, permanently fixed implant-supported dentures are securely attached to the implants. In fact, they\u2019re screwed on in a manner that makes it impossible for the wearer to remove them.<\/p>\n

One popular variety of fixed denture is part of the All-on-4 procedure, which employs just four dental implants to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. This procedure is sometimes called the Teeth in a Day technique because it allows patients can receive a provisional (temporary) denture on the same day they receive their implants. However, the entire procedure, from prep work to the final restoration, takes several months.<\/p>\n

Although All-on-4 implants offer some advantages, they can make it difficult, if not impossible to maintain a truly clean mouth. Using a floss threader or other tools to clean beneath the prosthesis can only accomplish so much. They are also much more costly to maintain, up to 4X as much, because the dentist or hygienist needs to unscrew them to remove them, repack the access holes and then replace the fillings in the access holes.<\/p>\n

Overdentures<\/h2>\n

Overdentures are similar to traditional dentures in Homer Glen in that they are removable. However, instead of relying on natural suction or a dental adhesive for support, they \u201csnap\u201d onto small abutments that protrude from dental implants that have been placed throughout the jaw. In some cases, a traditional denture can be retrofitted to work with dental implants. Just like the All-on-4 procedure, the process for restoring a patient\u2019s smile with overdentures can last for a month or longer.<\/p>\n

The primary advantage of overdentures is that they are easy to clean. When you remove them, you can thoroughly clean the dentures themselves, the area around the abutments, and the abutments themselves. Also, they make dental visits a breeze because the hygienist does not have to unscrew a fixed denture before cleaning your implant abutments. The remarkable cleansability of overdentures
\nreduces the risk of gum problems and enables you to enjoy fresh breath and a confident smile.<\/p>\n

Which One Is Better?<\/h2>\n

For patients who are good candidates for them, which are most patients, overdentures are often a better option than All-on-4
\ndentures because:<\/p>\n