All Missing Teeth

If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture may replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.

In the past, people who are missing all of their teeth used to have no choice but dentures. Unfortunately this prosthesis has several disadvantages such as:
- uncomfortable and often painful
- do not look natural, especially when eating
- as the bone continues to melt away, the dentures become loose, and may fall out when laughing, sneezing, or coughing
- people without their teeth and supporting bone visibly age much faster
- usually undermines a person's self confidence (they have missing body parts and do not feel complete or natural)
- cannot eat some foods, such as steak, corn on the cob and apples
- generally have bad breath

These problems can be solved with implant supported replacement teeth, which are stable (securely fastened to the implants) and maintain the integrity of the facial structures by preserving the bone.

Some of the many advantages of implant supported replacement teeth include the following:
- more comfortable and stable than traditional dentures
- integrity of the facial structures is maintained
- appearance is improved
- not necessary to cover the roof of the mouth, therefore food can be tasted
- relines and repairs are not frequent compared to traditional dentures
- natural biting and chewing capacity is restored

In a long term, implants can be more aesthetic and easier to maintain than traditional dentures. The loss of bone that accompanies traditional dentures leads to recession of the jawbone and a collapsed, unattractive smile. Conventional dentures make it difficult to eat certain foods.