Implant-Supported Dentures

If you are considering getting dentures, or if you want to replace your dentures with a more stable restoration, implant-supported dentures could be the right option for you. Dr. Wayne W. Hsieh is highly trained in cosmetic/prosthodontic dentistry and dental implant surgery, so please contact Designer Smiles Dentistry today for more information on implant-supported dentures in Garden City, New York, and to schedule your appointment with our dentist.

No More Loose Dentures!

Implant-supported dentures are a great option for people who need a new set of dentures or for people who are not happy with their loose dentures. Implant-supported dentures help keep dentures stable.

What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are dental prosthetics that are attached to dental implants with attachments that snap onto the implants. Traditional dentures just rest on top of your gums, but implanted-supported dentures are secured in your mouth so that you can more easily chew, talk and laugh without your dentures falling out.

You can use implant-supported dentures for your upper jaw, lower jaw or both, and these dentures cover less of your palate than traditional dentures. You can taste food better and enjoy it more.

How Are the Dental Implants Placed?

The dental implants are placed in areas where there is sufficient bone structure. Tooth loss can lead to bone loss in the area. Therefore, if you don’t have enough bone to place the implants, we can generate bone by grafting the area.

Dr. Wayne W. Hsieh is a surgically trained prosthodontist, who received a two-year fellowship in dental implant placement and restoration. During your consultation, Dr. Hsieh will take X-rays and review your medical and dental histories. In some cases, we may take a CT scan of your mouth to view your sinuses and nerves and check your bone density to determine the best locations for the implants.

Live the Life You Want to Live!

People who choose implant-supported dentures can have a more confident smile and healthier eating lifestyle. Their benefits include:

  • They look much more natural. The restorations, made from ceramic, perfectly imitate the properties of natural tooth enamel.
  • They restore the functions of your missing teeth. You can eat and speak normally once again.
  • Incredible comfort. Your teeth are supported by the implant posts rather than your gums. This avoids pressure on the gums as well as uncomfortable denture sores.
  • The posts restore stimulation to your jawbone, stopping and preventing bone loss. Implants are the only treatment that provides this benefit, preserving the integrity of your jaw.

Implant-supported dentures provide you with an incredible, long-term solution for replacing an entire arch of missing teeth. For more information, and to find out if dental implants are the right solution for you, call Designer Smiles Dentistry at 516-280-4020 today.