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Missing Lower Teeth
Although many patients have no problem wearing an upper denture, some people find it difficult to wear and eat with lower dentures. Several implant-supported replacement options are available if you are missing all of your lower teeth.
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Ball Attachment Denture
One option is to have two dental implants placed in your lower jaw and a denture made that snaps onto these implants. This option allows your lower denture to be more stable while chewing than without implants. However, there will still be movement of your lower denture, and sore spots will occur if any food particles, especially seeds, are caught under it. As with all removable replacement teeth, you still will need periodic appointments for denture adjustment.
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2. Implants Placed
3. Denture Attached
Bar Attachment Denture
Another option involves placing four to six implants, depending on your jaw size or shape, into your lower jaw. After healing is complete, the implants are connected with a custom-made support bar. Your denture will be made with special internal retention clips that attach onto the support bar, enabling the denture to snap firmly into place. This is called an “overdenture.” The advantage of this option is that it is much more stable than the first option and allows very little denture movement. Your denture is still removable for easy cleaning and maintenance.
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2. Implants Placed
3. Denture Attached
Screw Retained Denture
A third option involves placing five or more implants in your jaw and attaching a permanent denture. Your denture is held in place by screws or clasps that secure it to the support posts or bar. It doesn’t touch the gum tissue, which allows you to clean under the denture without removing it. This denture will replace all your missing lower teeth and will not be removed except at maintenance visits. Although cleaning under your denture without removing it is more time consuming and requires more dexterity, many patients who want a permanent denture prefer this option.
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2. Implants Placed
3. Denture Attached
Individual Dental Implants
The final option is to have all your teeth individually replaced so that they will appear to be growing out of your gum tissue and will most closely resemble the appearance of your natural teeth. This option usually requires eight or more dental implants. Separate abutments or support posts for each one of these implants will be made and crowns for each missing tooth will be placed. The teeth are often joined together for sinus grafting to replace bone height strength and support. Overall, this is the most costly option, because it requires the most implants and individual replacement tooth fabrication. Your replacement options may also be limited by the current size and shape of your jaw bone.
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2. Implants Placed
3. Healing Completed
Missing Upper Teeth
What if I’m missing all of my upper teeth?
A similar range of treatment options is also available for your upper jaw. However, because the bone is not as hard as that in the lower jaw, people often need more dental implants to support their new replacement teeth.
Implant Retained Upper Denture
Depending upon the number of dental implants to be placed, it may be possible to eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This option allows you to fully taste your food and gives you a better sense of its temperature. Your denture will feel more natural. You will still have a removable denture, which makes cleaning the support bar and denture much easier.
Individual Upper Implants
If you want a restoration that is similar to your natural teeth and therefore not removable, you probably will need eight-to-ten individual dental implants placed. This is followed after healing by the placement of the abutments and new replacement crowns.
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- Diane M
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Dr. Hadeed and his staff have changed how I perceive dentists for the better. Going to the dentist is never easy especially for someone like myself who has anxiety, but Hadeed and Tracie have made my visits very comfortable from the moment I walked in to get my initial x-rays. He stayed with me every step of the way, making sure to fully explain every option and keeping in contact with me while I recovered. Initially I came in to get an x-ray and consultation on one of my wisdom teeth. It was ultimately decided molar, tooth #18 was to be extracted and to have a bone graft in its place. The thought of surgery - let alone awake - is very daunting, but every few minutes Dr. Hadeed and Tracie would take a break and see how I was doing. My own dentist Dr. Nargess who referred me to Dr. Hadeed stayed with me through my operation as well and even held my hand in times of extreme anxiety. Removing the tooth caused some discomfort due to the pressure and feeling of pulling (my face was entirely numb otherwise with anesthetic) but they all did their best to reassure me and make me feel at home. The doctor's unique sense of humor and the combined compassion of Dr. Nargess and Tracie helped alleviate my fears. Following the doctor's throughout post-care orders my recovery has been much smoother than I expected! He was open to all my questions and texted me even when it was late at night to see how I was. I have never before experienced such a wonderful, positive staff before! I would recommend this staff to anyone seeking top of the line care.
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- James T
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All my life I feared going to the dentist until I had the fortune to be under the compassionate care of Dr. Hadeed, his incredibly caring assistant and professional team. My case was complex and required a comprehensive plan. I felt very comfortable and trusting of Dr. Hadeed and team. He is simply the most skillful and pleasant surgeon I had. I never thought that I would look forward to going to the dentist! Simply the best care you can ask for.
- Carlos D
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My general dentist referred me to Dr. Hadeed for dental implants and a sinus elevation. He and his staff spent a considerable amount of time going over the sinus elevation procedure with me, even taking the time to show, and discuss with me, an oral CT scan that indicated that my situation was a little more complicated than most cases. I was quite favorably impressed with Dr. Hadeed and his staff and plan to continue to see him as needed.
- Myong S
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I have been a periodontal and implant patient of Dr. Hadeed for nearly 20 years. Of all his strengths, his ability and willingness to communicate with patients to allow them to make considered judgments about their own treatment is both rare and invaluable. He has performed some challenging surgeries in my mouth, all of which have had extremely successful results. If you need periodontal treatment or are a candidate for implants, I highly recommend Dr. Hadeed.
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