Denture Stabilisation
Denture stabilisation in London
Keep your dentures in place and enjoy comfortable functions with Dental Care Centre’s expert denture stabilisation solutions.
If you are a denture wearer, we understand how important denture stabilisation is for you. Denture stabilisation provides you with the maximum functional benefits of your dentures. Say goodbye to slipping dentures while eating, the embarrassment of dentures falling while speaking, and the discomfort. Enhance your quality of life with denture stabilisation at Dental Care Centre, the leading expert in London for perfectly fitting dentures.
Understanding the Struggles with Removable Complete Dentures
Complete dentures are the most common solution for full arch restoration when all your teeth are missing.
Complete dentures are removable tissue-supported restorations. They rely on the retention created by the negative pressure between the inner surface of the denture and the soft tissue covering the edentulous ridge, facilitated by a thin film of saliva.
With time, the forces exerted on the dentures lead to bone resorption, followed by soft tissue recession and loosening of the dentures. The resorption of bone ridges will eventually result in a sunken facial appearance due to the decrease in the vertical dimension of the face.
Ill-fitting dentures can cause difficulties during eating and speaking, leading to lower self-esteem and confidence in communication with others. They may also result in soft tissue soreness around the edges of the denture.
What is denture stabilisation?
Denture stabilisation is a technique to enhance denture retention, thereby improving denture function. This is accomplished by utilising dental implants to create implant-supported dentures.
Two or more dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone, serving as anchors for the denture, ensuring its stability.
Advantages of Denture Stabilisation
- Improved chewing ability leads to better food digestion and reduces the incidence of gastrointestinal problems.
- Having more confidence during the speech: Being stable eliminates the fear that dentures may fall out while talking and improves speech.
- More comfortable
- Decrease the chances of bone resorption
- Decrease the incidence of soft tissue irritation and soreness
- No need for additional hygiene instructions.
- Cost-effective compared to full-arch implant restoration.
Denture stabilisation process
When you visit Dental Care Centre experts seeking denture stabilisation solutions, our dental experts will examine the existing restoration, the amount of soft tissue and bone available, and your medical history.
Once you are cleared as a suitable candidate for implant surgery, we will schedule an appointment for implant placement surgery. During the surgery, implant screws are inserted in the predetermined positions and left to heal for approximately 3-4 months. Throughout this period, your dentures can be used as temporary restorations until complete healing occurs.
After complete osseointegration, the top of the dental implants is exposed to insert the abutments used for denture retention.
Denture stabilisation involves creating new dentures with special features on their fitting surface to help their attachment to dental implants.
Implant-supported denture attachments include:
Ball-retained dentures: involve ball-shaped abutments that are screwed to the implant head. These balls fit into specially prepared concavities on the fitting surface of the dentures.
Bar-retained dentures involve using a metallic bar to connect the implant abutments, which fit into a specially prepared groove on the fitting surface of the denture.
Screw-retained dentures: dentures are fixed to the implant’s abutments using screws.
Ball and bar-retained dentures can be removed by the patient for hygiene purposes and before sleeping. Screw-retained dentures are fixed and require professional assistance to be removed.
Why Choose Dental Care Centre for Denture Stabilisation
Dental Care Centre is a specialised dental implant center in London with over 10 years of experience restoring missing teeth using top-rated dental implants.
Our expert surgeons and prosthodontists have transformed the lives of hundreds of patients by providing denture stabilisation solutions using dental implants to enhance denture fit.
Dental Care Centre utilises cutting-edge technologies, including CT imaging and digital planning technology. These technologies allow for the creation of three-dimensional models of your jaw and teeth before any treatment, which is essential for treatment planning to select the most suitable treatment plan for you.
FAQs
Denture stabilisation is a technique designed to improve the functionality and fit of removable dentures by using dental implants inserted into the jawbone.
Denture stabilisation improves the quality of life by enhancing denture stability, masticatory function, speech, and confidence. It also reduces the risk of bone resorption and soft tissue lacerations.
Denture stabilisation is suitable for all patients who have been cleared for dental implant surgery and have sufficient bone support.
It varies from one patient to another. During treatment planning, the dentist will advise on the required number of dental implants. Some cases may require 2 dental implants for stabilisation, but in most cases, 4 dental implants are needed.
Denture stabilisation does not cause any harm. The only disadvantage is that it involves a surgical procedure for implant placement, which is a safe procedure.
Your current denture may be used as a temporary restoration until dental implants heal and fuse with the surrounding bone. New dentures will be fabricated to be customised to the type of attachment to the implant.
If the denture is not screw-retained, you can remove it for regular care, just like conventional removable dentures.
Clean your dentures with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Rinse your mouth after removing the dentures to eliminate any food debris. If the dentures are screw-retained, a water pick may help clean beneath them. If the denture is removable, take it out before sleeping and store it in a water container. Additionally, ensure the scheduling of regular check-up visits to maintain implant function and the health of the soft tissue around them.
Denture stabilisation takes a few months to be completed, as dental implants require approximately 3-4 months to heal.
Implant-supported dentures last longer compared to conventional dentures. The implant fixtures can last a lifetime.
Dr Javier Perez
Dental Implant and Oral Surgeon
Lic Odont, PG Cert (Implant), MClinDent (Implant), Dip Oral Surg RCS (Eng), PG Cert Cons Sed
GDC No: 225487
Special interest in Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Dr Javier Perez graduated in dental surgery in 2010.
His clinical practice is focused on dental implants and oral surgery, from simple single tooth replacements to complex reconstructions involving both soft and hard tissues.
Dr Javier has completed a Masters in Implant Dentistry MClinDent (Implant) in London over three years and was awarded a diploma in Oral Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, one of the most prestigious colleges in UK.
Dr Perez has trained in Oral Surgery at the Maxillofacial Unit in the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in South England. He is at the forefront of dental implants and oral surgery regularly attending National and International conferences to develop his skills and learn about the latest trends in Implantology.
At Dental Care Centre New Cross our implant team have placed over 5000 implants, often undertaking and being referred cases from other practitioners. We also consult and treat cases where you may have been told that you are unsuitable for dental implants. Having assembled one of the countries leading dental implant teams we can treat the most advanced and complex cases here at Dental Care Centre New Cross.
Outside of work Dr Javier spends the majority of his time with his young family, recently welcoming a new son (October, 2021). He enjoys spending weekends exploring London, especially going to local food markets.
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