Complete Denture
I have five implants--two eye teeth with
crowns, and three that are about six years old that I never had
crowned. I am now missing the rest of my upper teeth and wonder how
difficult it will be to remove them and get a complete denture or if
you have any other suggestions.
--SusanSusan:
It sounds like money must be an issue, because you never had these
other implants crowned. I'll try to be helpful.
I don't know that the implants you have need to
be removed unless they are loose. Usually, especially with older
implants, the exposed part of the implant is fastened in with a
screw. So you should be able to have the exposed part of the implant
unscrewed and removed, and then you could have a removable
implant overdenture placed over that.
You need to understand, however, that this will
be a removable denture that will be able to slide around and may be
uncomfortable and hard to get used to. With the implants still in
the bone, though, that will help prevent your bone from shrinking
and will give a stronger foundation for the denture. Another course would
be to have more implants placed to take the place of your other
missing teeth. This would be much more comfortable and functional
for you, though it would cost more money and might be beyond your
budget. Read our page about
complete dentures for more information about what can be done.
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