Permanent Denture Replacement in Cincinnati & Mason, OH

In the past, dentures were often the only option for patients missing all of their teeth. While they restore the appearance of missing teeth, many patients who wear dentures seek a healthier, comfortable, and more permanent solution.

Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of Cincinnati are proud to offer full-arch restoration, a treatment that replaces removable dentures with an implant-supported prosthesis. As board-certified surgeons and physicians, our experts, we design custom solutions for patients with varying degrees of tooth loss.

If you are searching for an alternative to traditional dentures, contact our office in Cincinnati or Mason, OH. Dr. Robert Lucas, Dr. Garrett Seghi, and Dr. Eric Murnan will discuss your tooth replacement options and create a custom care plan specific to your oral health needs.

Disadvantages of Removable Dentures

Dentures are a popular tooth replacement option because they offer a quick solution for missing teeth. There is no surgery necessary, and dentures are often cheaper upfront than implants. However, there are disadvantages to removable dentures that many patients struggle with, such as:

• Dentures do not prevent bone loss or facial sagging
• Oral sores if the denture is not properly fitted
• Slipping and/or discomfort
• Limited taste sensation
• Hassle of having to remove dentures for every meal
• Limited oral function
• Some dentures do not look very natural
• Lack of confidence

While they may seem cheaper upfront, the cost of dentures can add up over time. Dentures should be replaced every few years due to wear and tear, and they require special products and rinses to keep clean. Without an implant or tooth root to stimulate the jaw bone, the jaw bone will deteriorate. This can cause facial features to sag, causing you to appear older than you actually are. Rebuilding the jaw bone can include costly or extensive procedures, so the total cost that one might pay for dentures can become significant over time.

Replace Dentures With Dental Implants

Dental implants offer a solution to removable dentures and are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Traditional dentures rest on the bony ridge in the mouth, but dental implants are inserted into the jaw bone. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that fuses with the jaw, restoring oral function and preventing bone loss. Many people with missing teeth are candidates for dental implants.

The treatment to replace a removable denture with an implant-supported denture is called full-arch restoration. During this procedure, your oral surgeon will insert multiple dental implants, then attach a fixed denture. This arch of teeth is custom made for your smile, so it will look and feel like a natural, full set of teeth. You can receive a new arch of teeth in one or both arches, and only one procedure is necessary! After just a few hours, you will leave our office with a beautiful, healthy, full mouth of teeth!

When placing single implants, we will use bone grafting to reverse bone loss prior to implant placement. Full-arch restoration is a graftless solution, even if bone loss has occurred. Two of the four implants are placed at special angles in the jaw, making use of the available jaw bone and eliminating the need for bone grafting.

Permanent Denture Replacement in Cincinnati and Mason, OH

Say hello to a healthier, comfortable, more permanent solution for your smile with full-arch restoration. Contact our practice today to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified oral surgeons to see how dental implants can restore your smile.