Dentures are a removable full-arch prosthesis used to restore missing teeth. They stay in place by forming a suction against your gum tissues.
At The Dental Boutique Westchase in Tampa, we have an in-house dental implant specialty office staffed by experienced implantologists who offer advanced treatments such as All-on-4 Implants and overdentures (implant-stabilized dentures.)
All-on-4 Implants involves strategically placing just four implants per arch, which support a full mouth prosthesis similar to an extended dental bridge. All-on-4 implants are permanent, so there are no removable prosthetics to take out at night. The streamline, hybrid shape of an All-on-4 restoration follows the natural curve of your smile, so there’s no bulky “plate” in the roof of your mouth.
With overdentures, two or more implants are used in each arch to stabilize a removable denture that snaps on top of the implants for added comfort and security. Overdentures are cost-effective and prevent the need for messy denture adhesives or pastes. They work well for our patients with extensive bone loss or who have already worn dentures for several years.
If you only have one missing tooth, a single dental implant can be placed in that space and covered with a ceramic crown. The final result will blend in nicely with your adjacent teeth, making it look as if you never had a missing tooth to begin with.
Complementary oral sedation is available for all dental implant services.