Overdentures in Sheffield
Tooth loss affects every patient differently, so here at Space Dental, we’re firm believers in the fact that every patient should have a choice of treatments to find one which is best suited for them. Overdentures is one of our treatments available for tooth loss patients designed to be a more permanent form of dentures, combined with the effectiveness of dental implants.
One of the things which makes our treatment for overdentures in Sheffield so popular is the reliability and security it can give patients who are looking for a solution to tooth loss. Overdentures are good for addressing a range of problems or aesthetic insecurities, which is why our dentists offer bespoke and personalised treatment for overdentures.
What are
overdentures?
Overdentures, which are also known and referred to as snap-in dentures or magnetic dentures, are a form of denture which also has the added benefit of using implants to keep it more secure. This combination of dentures and implants gets rid of the traditional adhesive that has been hated by denture patients for so long and instead, replaces it with the stability and security of metal implants. These implants allow for the overdentures to be easily attached, which then results in a natural-looking set of teeth.
At Space Dental, we typically recommend treatment for overdentures in Sheffield to our patients who want to replace an entire row of teeth, or if they have a group of teeth missing which then affects their ability to chew. If you’re looking for dentures, but with the stability of dental implants, then overdentures could be the right treatment option for you!
What Benefits Do Overdentures Have?
Long Term Solutions -
Overdentures offer a much more permanent solution to tooth loss than traditional dentures. Implants that are required to fit the dentures into the desired position will keep them in place until they need to be replaced, which could be in over 10 years time.
Natural Appearance -
Treatment for overdentures provides a much more natural result in comparison to dentures. As wearers of dentures will know, they are highly susceptible to moving around and sitting out of place when worn - essentially just being uncomfortable to wear! Overdentures allow for comfortable and well-fitted prosthetics to be secured to the implants, keeping them secure when eating, talking and drinking.
Support Jaw Health and Function -
Patients who require a solution to tooth loss are at increased risk of having their jawbone density and strength deteriorating due to a lack of support and strength which comes from tooth roots and the stimulation which was provided to the bone from the natural tooth. Our treatment for overdentures in Sheffield combines the required jaw stimulation with the dental implant which also then allows patients to have a fully functioning set of teeth.
When Are Overdentures Recommended?
If you are a patient who is looking for a tooth loss solution, then our treatment for overdentures in Sheffield may be the right one for you! With all tooth loss treatments available at Space Dental, we will invite you in for a pre-treatment consultation to find out more about you and the results you are looking to achieve. From here, we will be able to tell if overdentures are a suitable option, but it is typically offered as a treatment to patients who are missing multiple or full rows of teeth which may then affect how they chew and eat.
Overdenture treatments may also be a recommended treatment for patients who have previously tried traditional dentures and found that they weren’t a suitable option. Having that extra support that comes with overdenture treatment can make a huge difference in confidence levels, as well as your overall oral health.
Considering Overdenture Treatment?
Although treatment for overdentures in Sheffield is the perfect tooth loss solution for some patients, it’s important to recognise that it isn’t the treatment for everyone. One thing to keep in mind is that overdenture treatment takes some time to complete. Overdentures typically require 2-4 implants to be fitted and these need to fuse to the jawbone before your final fitted denture can be applied. This treatment requires some surgical procedures for the implants to be fitted, but this is the same as with our other implant treatments and is considered a pain-free procedure.
The healing time for overdentures can take up to 7 months, but during this time you will be provided with temporary dentures which will support your eating and speaking during the healing process. Once your implants have healed, your dentist will then fit your permanent, removable overdentures. If looked after well, these can last up to 20 years!
