Deciding Between Dentures and Implant Supported Dentures
Losing your natural teeth is a difficult experience, but choosing how to replace them shouldn't be.
At Bright Star Dental, we know there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to your oral health. Traditional, removable custom dentures are a highly viable, cost-effective, and non-invasive option that beautifully restores the look of your smile.
For many patients, however, traditional dentures simply don't offer the security they want. If you are worried about your teeth slipping when you speak, or if you want to eat steak and apples without messy adhesives, implant-supported dentures offer a vastly superior, healthier alternative. When deciding which option is right for you, we encourage you to think about your long-term health, diet, and lifestyle goals. Dr. Tyler Parsons will provide a pressure-free, personalized consultation to help you determine the absolute best solution for your unique needs.
What Are Implant Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures (sometimes called "snap-on dentures") are exactly what they sound like: a full arch of beautiful teeth stabilized by titanium dental implants.
Instead of resting solely on your gums and relying on natural suction or glue, two or more dental implants are precisely placed into your jawbone to provide rock-solid foundational support. Your custom dentures are then designed to "snap" securely onto these implants.
The result? They function, look, and feel nearly identical to real teeth. Implant-supported dentures enable you to eat, talk, laugh, and sneeze with total confidence. A truly life-changing experience for virtually all of our patients, this solution provides health and lifestyle benefits that traditional dentures simply cannot match.
Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures
When comparing traditional dentures to implant-supported options, the advantages of implants go far beyond just convenience:
- Dramatic Improvement in Self-Esteem: Never worry about your teeth falling out in public again.
- Prevents Jawbone Loss: The implants stimulate your jawbone just like natural tooth roots, preventing the "sunken face" look caused by bone deterioration.
- Eat, Speak, and Chew with Confidence: Restores your full biting force so you can enjoy a crisp, healthy diet.
- Secure, Stable Solution: No more messy, foul-tasting denture adhesives or pastes.
- Improved Taste and Comfort: Upper implant dentures don't cover the roof of your mouth, allowing you to actually taste your food and speak more clearly without a bulky palate.
Years of Cosmetic Dentistry Expertise
Creating the perfect implant-supported denture requires high levels of both surgical precision and artistic skill. Many clinics will send you across town to an oral surgeon for the implant placement, only for you to return weeks later for the denture.
Not at Bright Star Dental. Dr. Tyler Parsons has extensive military and clinical mastery training, equipping him with the expertise to handle your entire treatment from start to finish. He meticulously plans your surgery using 3D imaging and designs your custom prosthetics to perfectly complement the shape, color, and fit of your face. From your initial tooth extractions to the day you leave with your brand-new smile, your treatment is cohesive, comfortable, and aesthetically flawless.
The Proof is in Our Patients
Nothing speaks louder than a transformed life. We invite you to explore our Smile Makeover gallery to see the life-changing results Dr. Parsons has achieved for patients right here in Southern New Mexico.