What Sets Fixed Implant Dentures Apart?

When looking for solutions to replace missing teeth, patients often prioritize security, comfort, and a natural feel. At Parker Prosthodontics, we offer a range of implant solutions, including fixed implant dentures, also known as All-on-X, a superior, lasting option for restoring your smile. Enjoy stability, comfort, and function comparable to healthy, natural teeth.

What Are Fixed Implant Dentures?

Fixed implant dentures are full-arch restorations that attach permanently to as few as four implants per arch. Unlike traditional dentures, which may shift or slip at the most awkward times, your implant restorations are securely anchored to your jawbone, providing stability and function comparable to natural teeth. You brush them, eat with them, and it’s easy to forget they’re there.

Your implants are carefully placed in your jawbone by your oral surgeon or periodontist to maximize support and minimize the need for bone grafting. As the area heals, your implants will integrate with the jawbone through a process known as osseointegration, which typically takes a few months, creating a secure and solid foundation for your replacement teeth.

At Parker Prosthodontics, we work closely with your periodontist or oral surgeon during implant placement and complete the process by creating All-on-X implant restorations that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Most of our restorations are custom-crafted in our in-house laboratory, ensuring they meet your smile’s unique needs.

What Sets Fixed Implants Apart?

Here is a look at some of the benefits of fixed implant dentures:

• More Patients Are Candidates: Fixed dentures often use angled implants to maximize the available bone, making them a viable option for those who may otherwise need extensive bone grafting.
• No Slipping or Shifting: Your fixed implant dentures are secured to implants placed in your jawbone, so you won’t have to worry about them slipping or shifting, especially when it comes to the lower arch.
• Preventing Bone Loss: Because your implants mimic the function of natural tooth roots, they stimulate the jawbone and help prevent the bone loss that typically follows tooth loss.
• Preserving Facial Structure: By preventing jawbone resorption and loss, fixed implant dentures help maintain the natural shape of your face, preventing the “collapsed” or prematurely aged appearance.
• Restoring Natural Function: Our patients often find that their fixed implant dentures feel far more natural than removable dentures, allowing them to enjoy more of the foods they love, speak clearly, and smile with confidence once again.
• Enhancing Taste and Sensation: Unlike traditional upper dentures that typically cover your palate, or the roof of your mouth, fixed implant dentures leave your palate free, allowing you to fully experience the flavors, textures, and temperatures of your foods.
• Easy Maintenance: Caring for fixed implant dentures is just like caring for natural teeth, which involves regular brushing and flossing and keeping up with your twice-yearly dental exams and professional cleanings.
• A Permanent Solution: While traditional removable dentures typically need to be relined or replaced every few years due to changes in jaw shape, fixed implant dentures are designed to be a long-term, often lifelong, investment in your oral health.

Fixed Implant Dentures Near Me in Dallas, TX

If you’re ready to learn more about replacing missing teeth with fixed implant dentures, contact Parker Prosthodontics to schedule a consultation. Our experienced prosthodontist will outline your tooth replacement options and recommend the ideal solution to restore your complete smile.

Call 214-550-1945 to schedule your appointment or request one online today. We look forward to caring for all your dental health needs.