Are you missing a full arch or set of teeth?

Dentures replace a top or bottom arch of your mouth, or a complete set of missing teeth. The many advances in materials and techniques offer today’s patients both a wider range of tooth replacement options, and more stable, natural-looking restorative dentistry results.

Dentures are custom made to be comfortable, natural-looking, and restore the form and function of teeth. Dental implants can also be used to secure a denture in place. Additionally, if you already have dentures, you can secure them with implants that are surgically placed in the jaw and used to anchor a denture arch. Implant supported dentures provide a more stable smile and benefit your long-term oral health.

Benefits of Implant Secured Dentures

Implant supported dentures can offer many benefits for the health, function, and appearance of your smile:

• Provide stability and security
• Support bone retention
• Prevent gum recession
• Improve bite function
• Improve speech and chewing ability

Placing Dentures: What to Expect

First, Dr. Drew Shulman will conduct a thorough examination of your teeth, gums and jaw structure to determine if you are a good candidate for implant-supported dentures. Taking the health and stability of your jaw bone and existing teeth, he may recommend dentures or another restorative treatment for your missing teeth. If tooth extractions, periodontal treatments or bone grafting are considered necessary to achieve your goals, Dr. Shulman will work with you to create a treatment plan a timeline of what to expect.

Removable dentures, or partials, usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a base. Dental impressions will be taken for creating a custom made denture or partial denture and in many cases, a temporary restoration will be placed while the final one is being made. Dentures are color-matched to your natural appearance and shaped to look like your natural teeth.

If implants are being used to secure dentures, Dr. Shulman will coordinate their placement. The implants will be surgically inserted into the jaw bone and allowed to heal over a period of 3 to 6 months. During that time, implants integrate with the jaw bone. We will provide you with a temporary denture at that period. After implantation, a custom-fit denture is created with durable stain and decay-resistant material.

Schedule an Appointment

Are you embarrassed by your missing teeth? Do you have an uncomfortable or slipping denture?

Rebuild your smile and restore jaw or gum damage with cosmetic or implant dentures. Call Dr. Shulman’s Philadelphia dental office today at (215) 372-1142. We welcome new patients, and can offer a personalized approach to your care for the best possible outcome.