Implant Overdentures
An overdenture implant treatment is a dental procedure that replaces missing teeth with a removable denture that is supported by dental implants. Dental implants are small metal posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone to act as artificial tooth roots. Overdenture implants are typically used to replace all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw, but they can also be used to replace smaller numbers of teeth.
Overdenture implant treatments are typically performed by a periodontist or oral surgeon. The first step is to place the dental implants into the jawbone. This is a surgical procedure, but it is usually performed under local anesthesia. Once the implants have healed, the dentist will take impressions of your mouth and make a custom overdenture. The overdenture will be designed to fit snugly over the implants and provide you with a natural-looking and functional smile.
Find a Prosthodontist to see if you need Dental Implants
There are many different types of dental implants that are used for different situations. To learn more about the types of implants or if this dental procedure is right for you, find a Prosthodontist near you.