MINI IMPLANT SUPPORTED OVER DENTURES

To overcome traditional denture problems, implant dentures are now available as an
alternative. Book Appointment with our dentist to find out if an implant supported denture
is suitable for you.

Maintenance

Full Dentures

As time progresses, the bone that is present where the tooth is lost slowly resorbs (it is
removed by the body as it is not required to support a natural tooth anymore) so dentures
become loose. This is not so much a problem with a partial denture but full dentures can
become very loose, sometimes leading to lower full dentures becoming impossible to wear.
Implant supported dentures avoid this problem, as they are fixed to the lower jaw.

Relining the dentures is a process of adding more acrylic to the denture to get it to fit the new bone height and contours. This normally involves leaving the denture with your dentist for a whole day. Relining the dentures every few years when necessary will help fit the denture to the new bone height.

Partial Dentures

As the remaining teeth are the support for the denture, it is important that these teeth are properly cared for. More food is collected by the denture, which increases the possibility for gum disease and caries.

Cleaning Your Denture

All dentures must be cleaned. Thorough scrubbing of the whole denture two to three times a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste, along with rinsing the denture after meals, should be adequate.

Once a week, soak the denture overnight in a glass of water mixed with a little white vinegar. This will make cleaning the denture with a toothbrush easier. To achieve a very shiny denture, try scrubbing with Velvet laundry soap and rinsing thoroughly once or twice a week.

Do not wear dentures at night while sleeping, as they can injure the gum tissue, prevent normal movement of saliva and provide a breeding ground for bacteria.