Implant Overdentures by Periodontist Dr. Stephanie Sfiroudis DDS, MS

Your dentures need to have the best fit possible in order to serve their purpose fully. Ill-fitting, frequently slipping dentures can be fixed with implant overdentures in Nassau County. The straight-forward, pain-free procedure can help you to maintain your lifestyle, continue to enjoy the foods you love, and more. You can still remove your dentures at night, but during the day you won't have to worry about talking, chewing or smiling. Contact Dr. Stephanie Sfiroudis today to find out more about implant overdentures and if they might be right for you.

What Are Implant Overdentures?

Implant overdentures are a special type of dental implant intended to keep dentures firmly in place for all of the day's activities, while still allowing you to remove them at night. You can often utilize the dentures you already own in order to make the procedure very cost-effective. It is a much more affordable option than a complete set of dental implants and is a great solution for anyone that already has dentures, but is unhappy with their fit.

The implants help to stabilize the dentures, particularly lower dentures which are notoriously difficult to keep in place. Upper dentures tend to stay where they're supposed to, but a lot of people refer to lower dentures as "floaters." Slipping dentures are embarrassing and they also turn eating into a chore.

Dentures with a poor fit can even make it impossible to eat some of your favorite foods. This treatment is an extremely reliable, long-term solution for the loss of teeth. Dental implants have a 95% success rate, which is the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device used today.

Why Are Implant Overdentures Important?

Many people with conventional dentures don't wear them because they simply won't stay in place. This is usually because the dentures aren't properly fitted and because denture adhesives don't always work. Fitting dentures can be difficult, and one of the best and most guaranteed ways to keep your dentures in place is with implant overdentures in Nassau County.

Not wearing your dentures or having them slide around causes a loss of jaw tone. This disrupts your facial contours and contributes to bone loss. Maintaining the muscle tone in your jaw by using it normally is important when it comes to looking and feeling your best. Proper nutrition is also important to your well-being, but not being able to chew your food correctly due to slipping dentures or choosing not to wear your dentures makes that difficult. Implant overdentures will solve that problem as well.

Dentures that don't slip not only allow you to use your jaw as you normally would, but they improve your speech and your confidence. Properly fitting dentures are significantly more comfortable too. Overdentures allow you to eat anything you like and you can also stop wasting money on unreliable denture adhesives. Implant overdentures put a stop to gum irritation caused by your dentures sliding around, as well. You can usually utilize your existing dentures and the procedure is a minimally invasive outpatient one.

The Implant Overdenture Process

Removable implant overdentures make use of some of the latest dental technology. The use of modern anesthetics also makes the procedure painless. Most patients need only 2 to 6 implants to hold their bottom dentures securely in place. The more implants, the more stable your dentures will be. A higher number of implants are typically needed for upper dentures due to the upper bone being a bit softer than the bottom. If you've already experienced some bone loss in your jaw then you may also require more implants to hold your dentures as securely as possible.

The entire process from start to finish generally takes 3 to 4 months, including the recovery period. After the implants are inserted, they need several months to integrate with your bone. This provides a stable foundation to hold your dentures. Then Dr. Sfiroudis will work with your general dentist or prosthodontist to facilitate  the restorative phase of your treatment.

Get a Free Consultation

If you have any questions about implant overdentures in Nassau County, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Stephanie Sfiroudis for a free consultation today. Implant overdentures might be the perfect solution to make your conventional dentures fit better. Almost all insurance programs are accepted and the office will take care of the necessary paperwork to make the process even easier for you. Ask about financing options to find out if you qualify.

Implant overdentures are much more affordable than a complete set of dental implants, and are a great solution for anyone that already has dentures, but is unhappy with their fit.