Your dentures are the key to your winning smile, so it’s important to make the right choice when it comes to the type of dentures you invest in. Did you know there are different kinds of dentures? For the best denture experience, snap in dentures are an innovative, cost-saving, and quality solution to transform your smile so you can look and feel your best!
What Are Snap In Dentures?
Snap in dentures are artificial teeth with a pink base, similar to traditional dentures. However, we can make them much slimmer without compromising stability. This is because snap in dentures use dental implants for support rather than your gums or the palate of your mouth. With snap in dentures, we first place mini dental implants in your jawbone and then secure the denture directly to the implants. Unlike conventional dentures, they won’t become dislodged, preventing embarrassing incidents while eating, laughing, or coughing.
The term “snap in dentures” comes from the fact that they “snap” onto the mini implants. This approach allows our doctors to securely attach the dentures to your jawbone. Unlike traditional dentures, they will only come out whenever you or your dentist want them to!
Issues With Traditional Dentures
If you’re considering getting dentures for the first time, it’s important to recognize the notable drawbacks of traditional options.
- Traditional dentures can slip and slide out of place, causing frustration and embarrassment.
- They can make tougher foods more difficult to eat, potentially impacting your nutrition.
- They can make it difficult to chew your food, forcing you to adjust your eating habits.
- They can impair your speech, making it difficult for others to understand you.
- Your jawbone can start to recede because of bone loss, changing your facial appearance.
- Your gums can become irritated due to friction between the dentures and your gum ridge, causing sores and even infection.
If you currently wear dentures, you’re likely familiar with these challenges!
Further Advantages of Snap In Dentures
One of the difficulties with standard dentures is that, as your jawbone recedes over the years due to tooth loss, you’ll need to have the dentures adjusted, costing you time and money to repair. You won’t have to worry about this with snap in dentures, which remain firmly affixed to the implants until you or your dentist choose to remove them! There are other advantages as well, including:
Enhanced comfort- A more natural appearance
- No gum irritation from friction
- Improved chewing
- Clearer speech
- Jawbone preservation
- A more comfortable fit
- More streamlined maintenance
And with proper dental care and healthy oral hygiene, snap-in dentures can last for many years.
Snap In Dentures With Mini Implants
While traditional implants can be used to secure dentures, they aren’t suitable for all patients. These larger implants require a substantial amount of jawbone to provide the necessary support. If you’ve experienced bone resorption as a result of tooth loss, you may be ineligible for traditional implants or require bone grafting surgery before the implants can be placed. Additionally, the traditional implant process requires multiple visits to the dentist, has an extended healing process, and can be costly.
Mini dental implants are a remarkable alternative for securing dentures, providing multiple advantages over traditional implants:
- Smaller size: This makes them ideal for situations where jawbone space is limited, allowing more people to access implant solutions.
- Less invasive placement: Due to their smaller size and innovative design, we can place mini dental implants using a simpler, gentler, and more efficient technique.
- Quicker healing: Recovery is much easier with mini dental implants since their placement doesn’t require traditional surgical techniques like incisions and stitches.
- More affordable: Mini dental implants cost much less than traditional dental implants because they’re easier to place.
Many issues with traditional dentures stem from their design. Since they rest directly on your gums, they can shift and cause discomfort. In contrast, snap in dentures provide a more effective solution. Attaching the denture to mini implants creates a secure fit that prevents slipping or dislodging. This reliable system offers enhanced comfort and lets you enjoy the foods you love again! Research backs this up—a recent study found that snap in dentures combined with mini implants were overwhelmingly successful, with survival rates surpassing 95%.
Save on the Cost of Snap In Dentures
Your dental insurance may not cover dental implants, but coverage is changing as insurance providers update their policies. If you need assistance understanding which services your insurance policy covers, we can help.
In addition to filing insurance claims, we also provide financing options. Our team of doctors has partnered with multiple financing organizations to offer affordable options that meet your needs.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Us Today!
Snap in dentures are a high-quality solution for securing your smile and improving your quality of life. Plus, with mini implants, they are accessible to more patients than ever before. If you’re looking for more stable dentures and want a solution that is minimally invasive, efficient, and cost-effective, snap in dentures with mini implants may be right for you!
Are you ready to show off a winning smile? Call us today for a free consultation and to learn if you’re a good candidate for mini implants.
