Dentures in Bloomington: Change Your Life In 4 Steps

Dentures in Bloomington

There is no question that dentures are preferable to a completely toothless mouth, but they are not problem free. Your mouth provides numerous basic functions, each of which can be impaired by the headaches of dentures in Bloomington.

Issues with Dentures in Bloomington

Dentures can make it problematic to chew and taste food. It’s embarrassing to talk when they are slipping around in your mouth and laughing can dislodge them entirely. They can even make it hard to breathe.

Even if you have had dentures in Bloomington for many years, you may be a candidate for dental implants. Dental implants are an unusually versatile individually-constructed alternative to dentures.

Dental implants can be used to replace several teeth and/or anchor dentures. Mini dental implants (also called denture-stabilization implants) allow your dentist to securely attach an appliance so that it won’t slip or irritate gums. Small titanium posts are implanted into the jawbone and fuse with the surrounding bone, creating a tough base for a custom denture.

Process for Dental Implants

1. Examination and Assessment
During your first visit, your dentist will take x-rays and assess your mouth and the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Your dentist will scrutinize options with you and together you will design a treatment plan.

2. Implant Placement
A complete tooth implant and restoration consists of the actual implant or root replacement, an abutment, and final restoration. The first step is to insert the titanium alloy implant into your jawbone. This is not as difficult or painful as it sounds. Most patients are surprised at how rapid and easy the procedure is.

3. Integration
Implant surgery would not be successful if your jawbone did not welcome an artificial and non-biological tooth root. Amazingly, in the vast majority of cases, the jawbone tightly fuses with the implant to create an extremely tough foundation for the last restoration. It takes from three to six months for your jawbone to work its amazing magic.

4. Final Restoration
Whether your last step is a crown, bridge, or denture, your dentist will work with the lab to create a beautiful and functional restoration. A connecting piece called an abutment attaches the restoration to the artificial root. The crown, bridge, or denture is all that is visible at the end of the process. Dental implant restorations are essentially indistinguishable from previous teeth.
 

 
Dental implant patients of all ages are delighted with the improved quality of life implants furnish. Are breathing, speaking, eating, tasting, and laughing important to you? Are you interested in other dental services, like restoration dentistry or teeth whitening? Call us to schedule a consultation.

Contact Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore:

812-332-1405

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219 E. 17th St.
Bloomington, Indiana
47408

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