Implants
can be used to support dentures so that the dentures do
not move around. The treatment that is required is very
simple and provides tremendous benefit.
In the lower
jaw where the problem of a moving denture can be quite
serious due to very little bone. Two implants can be placed
in the front of the mouth and studs are used to hold the
denture in place.
In
the upper jaw four implants are often needed because of
the softer bone. Ideally they should be splinted together
for greater stability.
The three images on the right
show teeth that are failing, the four implants joined
together by a gold bar and finally the end result with
the dentures be supported by implants.
Sometimes the old denture can be used as long as it is otherwise
satisfactory. This however, does not give you an opportunity
to design a smile or make any changes for the better.
All
in one visit
In those instances where the bone density is good, it
is also possible to bring the implants into function on
the same day. This is particularly convenient when the
original denture can be used. This is made possible by
special gold copings that can be incorporated into the
denture at that time that they implants are placed. The
precision of these copings it is such that it enables
the implant to be splinted. (Ankylos Implant System)
Four implants inserted showing
the abutments (posts)
The denture from the top and bottom
showing the gold copings.
Three-dimensional image produced
from a CT scan showing the lower jaw.
