Traditional dentures are considered temporary because they aren’t designed to last forever. These prosthetics fit perfectly when you first try them in, but over time, they may lose that fit. Once traditional dentures become loose in your mouth, you may find them more difficult to wear or use. These dentures will slip and slide around on your gums, creating a permanent problem with a temporary solution. Fortunately, Healthy Habit Dental Care offers permanent dentures to restore your smile! These prosthetics are anchored to your jawbone and never come out. And once they’re in, they’ll fit your smile like a glove fits a hand! We custom-craft permanent dentures as your permanent solution for tooth loss, replicating the strength, stability, and function of your natural teeth.
The Drawback of Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are the classic prosthetic you likely think of when you hear the word “denture.” These restorations have a fake gum base that rests over your real gums, and prosthetic teeth that replace your natural smile.
However, when you picture these dentures, you may also think of their classic instability. Traditional dentures are notorious for slipping and falling out of the mouth. So much so that an older person with a loose denture is a classic trope in many television shows or movies.
But dentures coming loose and messing with mealtime isn’t the only drawback traditional prosthetics have. As anyone who’s had a traditional denture for a while knows, the main drawback to traditional dentures is the temporary fix—or reline.
A denture reline is simply a refitting of your denture to reshape it to your jaw. This quick fix helps your prosthetic fit snugly again, restoring your ability to eat and talk normally.
Unfortunately, a denture reline is only a temporary solution to a permanent problem. While the reline may work at first, your prosthetic will eventually lose its fit again, as your jaw changes shape beneath the acrylic gums. No matter how many denture relines you go through, your traditional denture will likely never stay secure forever.
Eventually, the cost of the relines adds up, and you end up spending a significant amount of money to keep your denture stable. But what if there was a better solution out there? What if you only had to spend money once, and then enjoy a permanent solution to tooth loss for the rest of your life?
With permanent dentures, that dream becomes a reality!
Permanent Dentures in Temecula, CA
At Healthy Habit Dental Care, we offer two types of permanent dentures. We call these restorations roundhouse bridges.
A roundhouse bridge is similar to a denture, in that it replaces all of your missing teeth. But rather than bulky denture bases that rest on your gums, roundhouse bridges feature a sleek design that uses dental implants for support. At our office, we often use mini dental implants to support permanent dentures. These titanium screws are incredibly secure but offer a minimally invasive placement process.
Our two permanent denture options are:
| Semi-permanent Roundhouse Bridge | Permanent Roundhouse Bridge | |
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| Structure | This denture may have a gum-colored base, but it’s typically much smaller than a traditional denture’s. Inside the base are 6 to 10 housings, or spaces for the implant to secure in. Once we place 6 to 10 implants strategically around your jaw, we will secure the denture in place. | In many cases, patients don’t need a base for this denture. Often, we use 10 to 12 mini dental implants to anchor it in place, cementing the denture on top. |
| Removability | With a semi-permanent roundhouse bridge, you never remove your prosthetic. Instead, it stays secure while you eat, speak, and sleep. However, during regular dental visits, we will remove your denture for routine maintenance. | A permanent roundhouse bridge is never removed. This prosthetic is cemented to your implants and stays secure throughout your day and night. Permanent dentures function similarly to your natural teeth. To clean your smile, be sure to brush, floss with a water flosser, and attend routine dental visits. |
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With the proper care, these permanent dentures can last you a lifetime.
Restore Your Smile for Good With Permanent Dentures
Traditional dentures are a great way to restore your smile, but they won’t last forever. If you want a second chance at a permanent smile, we recommend using implant dentures. At Healthy Habit Dental Care, we offer roundhouse bridges, which are anchored to your jawbone. These permanent solutions to tooth loss replicate the strength and stability of your natural tooth, so you never have to worry about taking them out. To learn if permanent dentures are an option for you, book a free consultation with us in Temecula, CA.
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