For some patients though there comes a point where focus shifts from saving individual teeth to finding a solution that tackles the bigger picture all at once. And that’s often after years of dealing with ongoing dental problems, or a slow loss of multiple teeth, or maybe just the realization that the dentures you’ve got just aren’t giving you the quality of life you’d been hoping for, and that’s a big moment. It means someone’s finally ready for a serious and permanent transformation and at Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, complete dental implants in Burlington is one of the biggest game-changers we’ve got for patients who’ve reached that point. Your Oral Health plays an essential role in overall health and well-being. Maintaining Your Oral Health through regular dental visits, professional cleanings, and proper home care helps prevent cavities, gum disease, and other conditions that can affect both oral and general health.
A full set of dental implants can replace an entire arch of teeth, whether that’s the top, bottom or both, with the implants serving as the foundation for the replacement teeth. Unlike dentures that just sit on top of your gum tissue and are held in with suction or glue, implant supported restorations get attached directly into the jawbone. It’s a pretty robust setup that’s not only secure but actually very similar to having your real teeth back, and the difference patients feel when they make the switch from removable dentures to teeth supported by implants is often described as nothing short of life-changing in ways they didn’t even anticipate. Implant Teeth are replacement teeth that are securely supported by dental implants. Implant Teeth look, feel, and function like natural teeth, allowing patients to restore their smile, chew comfortably, and maintain strong jawbone support after tooth loss.
When we start the process with a new patient, it begins with a thorough evaluation and a whole lot of imaging of the jaw to see what kind of condition it’s in, how much bone we’ve got to play with for implant placement. And that’s a really important part of the process because the implants need a bit of bone to properly integrate and give you the stability you need for a successful restoration. If bone loss has happened, which is often the case if someone’s had teeth missing for a while, we might need to do some prep work to get things back in order before we can even start talking about implants. We walk each patient through their individual situation so they know exactly what’s going on before we even start.
At Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, we’ve got a bunch of different methods for restoring a whole arch of teeth, and the one we choose will depend on what each individual patient needs and what they’re hoping to get out of it. The All on 4 technique is one option that uses just four strategically placed implants to support the whole arch of teeth, and it’s often a good fit for patients who don’t have enough bone to go with a lot of individual implants. But if someone’s a good candidate for more implants, we might go with a wider distribution of anchor points to give that extra support and stability for the final result.
We make a point to tell every single patient from the very start that recovery from complete dental implants is a process that takes time and patience. We typically put in a temporary restoration while the implants are healing and fusing with the bone, and then we connect the final permanent teeth once that’s all done. And throughout the healing process, we’re in close touch to make sure everyone’s got the aftercare advice they need and to answer any questions that pop up.
The end result of all that hard work and waiting really is worth it. Patients are able to eat comfortably, speak properly and smile without a second thought. And the fact that implants help preserve the jawbone structure means that your whole face stays healthy and looking good for years to come.
If you live in Burlington and are starting to think that maybe complete arch restoration is the key to unlocking a better quality of life for you, get in touch with our team at Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. We’d love the chance to sit down with you and go over your options and what they might mean for you.