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An Overdenture is a denture that uses precision dental attachments to hold the denture down. The overdenture attachment can be placed in teeth roots
that have been saved, or placed into dental implants, which have been placed to receive them. Implant-placed overdentures lock the denture in place, providing people with the peace of mind that their dentures will not slip when they speak or eat in public. Implant supported overdentures can provide for both aesthetic and functional replacement of missing teeth. In addition, they provide the stability for security and are a relatively low cost treatment.
An implant-supported overdenture requires that implants are placed into the jaw. The implants bond to the jawbone forming an anchor. Full bridges or dentures are created to attach to the implants, literally locking the teeth replacement into place.
The good news is our specialists have the special knowledge, training and facility to give you teeth that look and feel just like your own. Depending on the specific condition, the doctor will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs.
ScienceDaily (Sep. 23, 2005) — Chicago (September 21, 2005) -- The enticing aroma of a thick, juicy steak was a temptation Marvin Goodwin oftentimes avoided because his dentures made the meat difficult to chew. Now that he's had implants placed to support his denture, he is no longer cautious of the foods he eats.
In a new study printed in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that the cumulative survival rate of implant-placed overdentures was 95.4 percent for 10 years. The success rate for the maxilla (upper jaw) implant supporting overdentures was 87.3 percent and the mandible (lower jaw) was 99.5 percent.
"My implant-placed overdentures have made my life more pleasurable, I felt practically no pain in having them placed, and am very glad that I did it," said Marvin Goodwin of Buena Park, Calif. "Now I can eat caramel at a party and not have to worry about my dentures sticking together and prying them apart.
Our Prosthodontist is Dr. Sam Tadros. Dr. Tadros earned his specialist degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. He specializes in areas of prosthodontics including: dental implants, sinus augmentation, bone grafts and overdentures.