What Are the Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures?

March 31, 2023

Implant-supported dentures are like regular dentures in that they provide an artificial prosthesis to replace missing natural teeth.

However, unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported dentures do not rely on suction between the gums and the prosthesis to work. Instead, a few dental implants will support the denture, allowing for a secure smile restoration that combines the strength of dental implants with the cost-effectiveness of dentures.

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of implant-supported dentures and how they can change your smile for the better.

Implant-Supported Dentures Offer More Stability

Since dental implants are directly anchored into your jawbone, they provide greater stability than dentures alone. In implant-supported dentures, the denture is securely attached to the dental implants, so there is no risk for the prosthesis to slip, slide, or become loose.

This improved stability allows you to enjoy all your favorite foods, including ones you may not have been able to eat with dentures alone [1]. Implant-supported dentures also allow you to speak and smile confidently because you won’t have to worry about your denture being noticeable or even falling out.

Enhanced Facial Aesthetics and Jawbone Preservation

Both full and partial dentures don’t replace lost bone in the jaw as the result of missing natural teeth. Dental implants are the only tooth restoration option that actually helps preserve and even augment bone that is traditionally reabsorbed after the loss of natural teeth.

Therefore, an implant-supported denture uses enough dental implants to help preserve some of the bone in the jaw [2]. This jawbone isn’t just important for supporting the implants and creating a durable smile restoration—it can also reduce the sunken appearance that comes with dentures, especially when they are removed.

Ultimately, even having a few dental implants to support a denture can impact facial aesthetics, giving more volume to the face and potentially giving you a more youthful appearance.

A Low-Maintenance Restoration Option

Dentures require daily cleaning and soaking and need to be replaced every few years in order to maintain a realistic-looking smile restoration. However, with implant-supported dentures, you’ll simply brush these restorations just as you would your natural teeth, which makes them a low-maintenance restoration option.

Implant-supported dentures can either be fixed or removable based on your preferences and your unique smile. However, whether or not your dentures are removable, they make for easy cleaning and don’t need to be replaced as often as dentures. And if you opt for a fixed option, no removal of the denture is necessary for proper cleaning.

Are Implant-Supported Dentures the Right Choice for Your Smile?

With the proper planning and care, implant-supported dentures can be an excellent alternative to traditional dentures [3]. But are implant-supported dentures the right choice for you?

Find out more about this smile restoration option by booking a consultation with your dentist.