Missing All Upper Teeth
Dental technology has produced a similar range of treatment methods for the upper jaw. Since the bone in the upper jaw is not as hard as that in the lower jaw, most people require more implants to support their new replacement teeth.
A big advantage of implants is that, depending on how many are needed, this procedure may not need to cover the roof of your mouth with a complete denture. This would allow you to enjoy the taste of food more and provides a better sense of its temperature. The resulting denture will also feel more natural. The denture will still be removable, making it much easier to clean the support bar and the denture itself.
Implant Retained Upper Denture
With this method you may eliminate the need for covering the roof of your mouth with a complete denture, allowing you a more natural experience and the ability to enjoy the taste of food to a much greater degree while letting you feel its temperature more accurately.
Even though the denture is still removable, it will feel much more natural. The ability to remove it yourself helps you clean the support bar and denture much easier.
Individual Upper Implants
The closest you can come to your natural teeth and therefore not using a removable restoration is to receive eight to ten individual implants. Once the implants have healed, abutments and new replacement crowns complete the procedure. It is as though you have all your original teeth again.
Welcome to Desert Valley Oral Surgery
At Desert Valley Oral Surgery, we know how to help you. Our board-certified surgeons and expert staff can provide the care you need to relieve the discomfort you feel.
