Dental Implant Question: I have a loose denture. What can dental implants do for me?
// September 24th, 2009 // Periodontal Surgery
Loose dentures are a common complaint among denture wearers. What many patients don’t know is that as soon as you lose your teeth, the supporting jaw bones begin to shrink, or atrophy. This results in a variety of complications such as loose dentures, decreased chewing power, and increased facial wrinkles (and jowls). Sometimes, this bone loss can lead to permanent numbness of the lower jaw. Dental implants work by acting like real teeth again and fools your jaw into believing that your teeth are there. This then prevents the jaw bones from shrinking. The implants can then be used to secure your loose denture to your jaw so it is more stable and secure.