Imagine it’s a warm summer day, and you’re outside grilling a steak. You season it perfectly, place it on the sizzling grill, and breathe in the mouthwatering aroma. As it cooks, the anticipation builds. Finally, it’s ready—you cut into the crispy, caramelized crust, revealing a juicy, tender center. But the moment you take a bite, excitement turns to discomfort. Instead of savoring the rich, smokey flavors, you struggle to chew. The discomfort and dull taste—a common drawback of traditional dentures—take away from the experience. Frustrated, you find yourself wishing for a better solution. At Agape Dental, we have a solution! Dr. Mignon Mapanao offers implant dentures, providing a secure, comfortable fit so you can enjoy all your favorite foods without compromise.
Struggling With Dentures?
You’re not alone. Traditional dentures have some serious drawbacks that many wearers know all too well. For starters, upper dentures have a palate covering, creating a barrier between your food and taste buds that alters your ability to taste. On top of that, dentures don’t provide enough bite strength to properly chew foods like steak, crunchy vegetables, and fresh fruits.
Even when you’re enjoying a meal that you can eat, traditional dentures still have a knack for slipping and shifting while eating, speaking, or laughing. They can even fall out during these moments, causing you to feel embarrassed or frustrated. When dentures move around your mouth, they can also irritate your gums and cause painful sore spots, making matters worse.
Another fundamental problem with traditional dentures? They don’t replace your missing tooth roots. That’s a big problem because your tooth roots stimulate your jawbone when you bite and chew. Without this stimulation, the bone deteriorates. As this occurs, you’ll experience changes in your facial structure and jaw function.
With both immediate and long-term concerns, it’s no surprise that so many patients are looking for better alternatives.
Implant Dentures: An Excellent Alternative to Traditional Dentures
Implant dentures are a functional and comfortable alternative to traditional dentures. Secured with mini dental implants, you won’t have to worry about your implant dentures shifting or moving while eating or speaking. You can enjoy all the foods you love and speak and laugh with confidence!
Mini dental implants are an excellent tooth replacement option. Manufacturers make implants out of titanium, which creates a strong foundation for replacement teeth. This material has been used in medical situations for many years and has a high success rate in dentistry, too.
While mini implants are about the width of a toothpick, Dr. Mapanao can spread them throughout the jaw to support an entire arch of replacement teeth.
Recognizing that every patient has unique needs, Dr. Mapanao offers three types of implant dentures:
- Snap-on dentures: Dr. Mapanao anchors snap-on dentures with four to eight mini implants for the lower arch. Like a traditional denture, these prosthetics are removable for cleaning. In some cases, Dr. Mapanao can convert an existing denture to a snap-on denture.
- Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: This denture option is semi-removable, meaning only Dr. Mapano can safely remove it for professional cleaning. We also refer to this system as Fix-on-Six®. For this option, we secure the zirconia teeth to 6-10 mini implants.
- Non-removable roundhouse bridge: This implant denture is anchored to 10-12 mini implants. Dr. Mapanao will permanently cement the prosthetic to the implants for unmatched stability and security. Like Fix-on-Six, this system also uses a beautiful, tooth-like zirconia bridge.
The Benefits of Implant Dentures
Implant dentures boast several benefits. One of the most notable is the implant’s ability to fuse with your jawbone. By replacing your tooth roots, dental implants stimulate the jaw when you bite and chew. As a result, new bone growth develops around the implant, ensuring stability and preventing bone loss that can cause a “sunken” appearance.
Another benefit of implant dentures is their functionality. Implant dentures restore chewing efficiency and promote a strong bite force, allowing you to eat a freshly grilled steak and buttery, crunchy vegetables whenever you’d like. Plus, your implant can last a lifetime with proper care and good oral habits.
Durability. Longevity. Stability. And you get to eat all your favorite foods? It’s no wonder implant dentures are such a popular denture alternative.
Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Mapanao Today!
Don’t spend another day with frustrating, unstable dentures. With implant dentures, you can experience a level of stability, comfort, and function that conventional dentures simply can’t match. Not only do implant dentures look beautiful, but they also preserve bone health and restore bite strength, helping you enjoy life to the fullest!
Whether you’re looking for a removable or non-removable option, Dr. Mignon Mapanao offers solutions tailored to your needs. Don’t settle for less when it comes to your smile and quality of life—schedule a consultation today and discover how implant dentures can transform your dental health and confidence.
