When Implant Supported Dentures Fail

Like other cosmetic treatments, implant supported dentures can be an effective way to replace missing teeth and revive your smile and appearance. Though dentures are strong and durable, certain situations can cause them to break or falter. This may frustrate you, but you can get them back on track and functioning the right way.

Issues that may cause implant supported dentures to falter

When a patient gets implant supported dentures, the person should feel good about the treatment and that it will be effective. Unfortunately, matters can arise to compromise the integrity of the appliance or the implants. Broken artificial teeth or a cracked base are among the most common problems that people encounter. These could occur due to a hard blow to the face or when the patient bites into something hard. The implant posts or abutments could also break or come loose. Faulty materials or human error could play a role in these situations.

Act quickly

Some dental issues may not require immediate attention. It may be fine to address minor tooth pain, occasional gum bleeding or small damage to a tooth at a dentist’s appointment in the coming weeks or months. However, when implant supported dentures fail, the person should not ignore the problems. It is important to address the issue right away and contact the dentist.

Avoid self-fixes

Even if the damage or failure seems minor, the patient should not try to repair it alone. It may seem right to use glue to re-attach an artificial tooth or some other method to take care of a cracked denture base. However, doing these things can cause bigger concerns and lead to other cosmetic or health problems. The dentist has the knowledge and training to properly address the implant or denture failure.

Taking care of the dentures

After getting implant supported dentures, the patient will meet with the dentist to discuss proper maintenance. The dentist will talk about what the person can do to reduce the risk of breaking the appliances or implants. The wearer should be cautious about biting into hard foods and chewing on hard objects such as pens. Daily brushing and flossing will keep the dentures healthy and strong. It is also wise to rinse the dentures after each meal and to remove them at night and soak them in a solution.

Starting over

In the most severe cases, the dentist may have to perform another surgery to remove and replace the implants. Loose posts or abutments can be the result of insufficient bone growth or slow healing. These situations are rare, but the patient should be aware and inform the dentist if the implants ever feel insecure.

Be aware

If you discover that your implant supported dentures are not working well, make sure to contact a cosmetic dentist near you. The dentist can evaluate the implants and the dentures and determine how to repair them. You can also do your part to increase the likelihood of successful treatment. Call your dentist if you have any concerns about the way your dentures feel.

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