Since the day that dental implants came along, they were a revelation to tooth loss and they seemed to be the ultimate answer to dentures. But as technology refined this procedure, implants have been taken to a different level, especially the tiny ones. Full-on implants do an amazing job when it comes to tooth loss, but then so does the mini-implants of the world. These have been utilised in all areas of dentistry. For a start, in the city of Leeds, mini-implants can be planted into your jaw in no time what-so-ever- in just a couple of hours with the minimal of damage and they play great roles in the problem of tooth loss as well. They help to give better strength to dental bridges and improve their longevity. They can be a solid way of supporting small crowns when a tooth has been lost. But the revelation of having a mini or two fitted has helped to improve the freedom of denture wearers: a few of these strategically placed in the mouth can lock a denture firmly into the mouth and again, give tremendous strength and support.
The common problem of loosing teeth can cause great difficulties with talking eating and drinking, not to mention your confidence. Society is incredibly image-conscious and having a gap in one’s smile where a teeth ought to be can lead to low self-esteem. Dentures can solve this problem by providing you with realistic looking replacements that will complete your smile.
For patients who are denture wearers, the fear of your dentures falling out at inopportune moments can be a real source of worry and anxiety. Many denture wearers resort to wearing sticky and messy dental adhesive strips and gels for that added feeling of security. There is an alternative that can put your mind at rest and involves no unnecessary fuss or adhesives. Mini-dental implants are a series of small screws anchored into the jawbone to which dentures can be snapped on and off.
Wearing dentures can be embarrassing and many patients are constantly anxious that their dentures are going to fall out at inopportune moments. Dentures should be secured by suction alone, but because the gums are constantly changing, the suction is often lost causing the dentures to feel loose. Many patients use dental adhesive gel or strips to secure their dentures. This can often be very messy and prevent patients from eating and drinking certain things they want.
