Mini Dental Implant Supported Dentures - Mini Dental Implants in North Smithfield

Implant dentistry has created many ways for patients with missing teeth to enjoy a fully-functioning smile. One such method is implant-supported dentures, which provide a secure solution for patients wearing a complete set of false teeth.

At LiveWell Dental in North Smithfield, Dr. Frank Gibbons offers implant-supported dentures for patients looking to gain a better quality of life with dentures that are designed to remove the limitations of traditional dentures.

What Is an Implant-Supported Denture?

An implant-supported denture consists of a complete overdenture that attaches to the gums using dental implants. Implant-supported dentures are recommended for patients who are missing all of their teeth, but have retained enough bone in their jaw to support dental implants.

At LiveWell Dental, Dr. Frank Gibbons secures the denture by placing four to six mini dental implants that hold a metal attachment and which fit into another attachment located on the overdenture.

Implant-Supported Denture Placement

Receiving dental implants typically involves two non-invasive surgeries: one to place the mini dental implants, and the other to expose the head of the implants that attach to the overdenture. Between each surgery is a healing process that allows the mini dental implants to fuse with existing jawbone tissue, and the patient is given a temporary denture to wear during this time if they do not already have one.

Once your mini dental implants have successfully healed, abutments will be placed atop the implants and an impression of the jawbone will be taken that is used to either create the overdenture or determine where the implants will attach on an existing overdenture. The final step will include trying on the new dentures and making sure they fit comfortably.

Implant-Supported Dentures in North Smithfield

During your initial consultation, we will assess your medical history and use digital x-rays, a bone density scan, and a CT scan to determine whether your jawbone is healthy enough to receive dental implants. At LiveWell Dental, receiving implant-supported dentures is a computer-guided procedure that uses 3D cone beam technology to predict how the dental implants should be placed. This ensures the accuracy of your mini dental implant placement, as well as your complete satisfaction once the procedure is finished.

The result is a removable implant-supported overdenture that securely snaps into place atop the gum line and resembles a natural, healthy smile. Patients no longer have to concern themselves with food limitations or fear their loose dentures slipping out of place. Implant-support dentures supply the security necessary for a satisfactory quality of life.

Call Us Today!

For more information about how dental implants can change your life or to find out if an implant-supported denture is right for you, contact Dr. Frank Gibbons in North Smithfield today!