Bone Changes, Dentures, and Implants
August 6, 2010 by Doug Larson
Filed under Patient information
Why don’t my dentures stay in place?
Skull with all teeth.
Ever wonder why dentures don’t work so well a few years after they are placed?
Take a look at the tipical bone changes over time and the answer becomes obvious. Notice the Skull with a complete dentition. The bone is 30 0r 35 millimeters tall on the lower jaw.
Lose the teeth
Now look at the jaw with out the teeth. The bone here is maybe 10 or 12 millimeters tall.
No Bone Means an Ill Fitting Denture.
Skull with out any teeth.
You’re in big trouble in this case. Your lower denture has nothing to support its position in the mouth. The denture just floats around. Ugh.
The best course of action, don’t let yourself go there. Keep your teeth!
Implants Maintain The Bone
Some times that’s not an option or your teeth are already gone, then place some implants to hold the bone tissue and the denture. Your body will not maintain bone that isn’t being used. Implants act like the roots of your teeth and exercise the bone. Your body says build up the bone.
Just what we want.
Doug Larson, DDS 42 West Campbell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 408.374.6160About the author
Doug Larson, DDS leads the team at The Smile Specialists in Campbell, California. The dental practice is a progressive cosmetic, restorative and preventative family dental practice. We provide our patients with the most comprehensive dentistry available in a comfortable state-of-the art facility, the planet can be proud of. Our services are designed to maintain the health of our patients’ teeth, improve their overall oral wellness and provide beautiful smiles. Our team works to empower patients with the knowledge necessary to make educated choices about their dental treatment options. We also understand that for many, a trip to the dentist can be a source of anxiety. We want to help you reduce that anxiety. Call and allow us to help.
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