{"id":509,"date":"2019-02-18T11:39:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T11:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2019-03-23T11:47:20","modified_gmt":"2019-03-23T11:47:20","slug":"how-do-dental-implants-in-oklahoma-city-work-if-you-have-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/how-do-dental-implants-in-oklahoma-city-work-if-you-have-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Dental Implants In Oklahoma City Work If You Have Dentures?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_207623323-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Model of an implant-retained denture\" class=\"wp-image-510\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_207623323-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_207623323-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_207623323-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_207623323-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People have needed a way to replace missing teeth for longer than you might have thought. In fact, dentures have been around since 700 BC!  Granted, they were made of human or animal teeth and thin metal wire, so they <g class=\"gr_ gr_34 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"34\" data-gr-id=\"34\">were<\/g> quite a bit different back then. Today, restorative dentistry has come a long way and dental implants have changed everything for patients after tooth loss (especially those who currently wear partial or full dentures). Learn more below about how dental implants in Oklahoma City work in combination with dentures, and how they can dramatically improve your oral health and overall quality of life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Implants Work With an Existing Denture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, around 36 million Americans use dentures, which\noften become loose and ill-fitting over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, implants are a wonderful solution and can be\nused to improve the fit and function of an existing full or partial denture. There\nare two main types of implant-retained dentures: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Removable implant overdenture<\/strong> \u2013 This type of denture essentially \u201csnaps\u201d onto implants for dramatically improved retention, support, and stability. The denture won\u2019t move (but can still be taken out), so you won\u2019t need nearly as much denture adhesive or glue. <\/li><li><strong>Fixed denture<\/strong> \u2013 In this case, a patient\u2019s dentures in Oklahoma City are fixed or \u201cbolted\u201d to the implants through titanium components. Only the dentist can remove this type of denture. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Advantages of an Implant-Retained Denture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the advantages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/dental-implants.html\">implant-retained\ndentures<\/a> can be attributed to one key feature: Implants act as replacement\nroots for missing teeth. Here are some of the benefits that provides: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After tooth loss, the jawbone begins to shrink\nin size. But implants mimic natural teeth because they stimulate the\nsurrounding jaw bone and prevent bone loss. This helps your denture fit better,\nfor longer, so you won\u2019t need adjustments nearly as often as you would with a\ntypical denture. <\/li><li>While traditional dentures stay in place with\nnatural suction and adhesive, an implant acts as a physical anchor and gives\nthe denture stability and support that\u2019s more like natural teeth. This greatly\nincreases your chewing power, allows you to eat tougher foods, and eliminates the\nslipping you would have from a loose-fitting denture. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, many people with an existing denture need just 2-4\nsmall implants per arch to get these benefits. And, since upper dentures are\noften secure enough on their own, you may only need an implant-retained denture\nfor the lower jaw.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to find out what will work best for you is to\nschedule a consultation. Once a dentist has evaluated your specific needs,\nyou\u2019ll have a plan for improving the fit of your denture and enjoying all\nbenefits that go with that! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-holman.html\">Dr. Colin\nHolman<\/a> is an award-winning general and restorative dentist and a graduate\nof the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. When possible, he always\nrecommends implants because he knows they\u2019ll greatly improve the feel and\nfunction of a patient\u2019s existing denture. If you have any questions about\nimplants or dentures, he can be contacted via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">website.<\/a>&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People have needed a way to replace missing teeth for longer than you might have thought. In fact, dentures have been around since 700 BC! 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