Overdentures are Making Headlines!
The Canadian Dental Association says, “Dentures are artificial replacements for your natural teeth and gums. If an accident, a disease or poor oral health care has left you with only a few healthy teeth or none at all, your dentist or prosthodontist might suggest dentures to replace your missing teeth.”
Previously, only 2 types of dentures were known: partial and complete.
Partial dentures are often used when nearby teeth are not strong enough to hold a bridge, or when more than just a few teeth are missing. Partial dentures are made up of one or more artificial teeth held in place by clasps that fit onto nearby natural teeth. You can take the partial denture out yourself, for cleaning and at night.
Complete dentures are most often referred to as “false teeth.” They are also called “full dentures” and are used when all your natural teeth are missing. Complete dentures are removable as they are held in place by suction. They can cause soreness at first and take some time to get used to.
Now there’s a third type of denture – called an Overdenture – and it’s big news!
Overdentures are removable dentures that are affixed with 4 titanium dental implants, 2 in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw. The implants are then used as anchors to attach a full prosthetic arch of new replacement teeth. Learn more about the benefits of Overdentures versus traditional Dentures.
Talk to your AXIS Dental Professional about the extraordinary benefits of Overdentures during your next dental check-up!
