{"id":58,"date":"2020-09-30T15:10:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avenidental.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-10-30T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T15:12:28","slug":"what-to-expect-transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avenidental.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/30\/what-to-expect-transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide for Transitioning from Dentures to Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many patients love their dentures because they provide reliable, aesthetically pleasing tooth replacement. However, as well-liked as dentures are, it must be acknowledged that they come with some downsides. For example, they are prone to become destabilized or to slip in the mouth during eating and speaking. They also do not support bone health. Implant-supported tooth replacement is much stronger, and <\/em>the dental implants can help to keep the bone whole and strong. Would you like to transition from dentures to dental implants<\/a>? Here is a brief guide on what you can expect during your treatment journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before You Get Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it has been a significant amount of time since you lost your teeth, your dentist might determine that you require a bone graft. A bone graft will build up your jawbone so it can serve as the ideal support for your dental implants. Some patients require other preparatory treatment as well, such as periodontal therapy. When your mouth is ready to receive dental implants, your dentist will schedule you for your implant placement surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implant Placement and Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the implants have been placed in your jaw, a process known as osseointegration occurs. During this time, the implants will fuse with the tissues around them. This may take a few months. In the meantime, you will have to avoid certain foods that might irritate the surgical sites. If you have any concerns or questions along the way, you can rely on your dental team for timely support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving and Using Your New Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a small chance that your dentist will be able to retrofit your old denture to snap onto and off of dental implants. In most cases, though, it is necessary to create an entirely new restoration. It might be in the form of a fixed bridge that is permanently attached to your implants, or it may be a removable implant-supported overdenture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you begin using your new teeth, you will go through an adjustment period. Here are a few notes on what you can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n