Dentures On Implants
One of the earliest uses of dental implants was to secure loose dentures, usually full plastic dentures, making them almost like real teeth.
Over the years there have been some problems with the ball locators traditionally used.
The two main problems have been that the feel and retention of the dentures is not as firm and natural as is often expected, and that the dentures fracture in areas where the ball housings are located, due to the large size of the housings within the denture.
Recently we have moved away from the ball locators towards the new o-ring locator system.
The locators come in different strengths to suit every person’s personal preference and needs.
Because these locators are more squat and precise than the older ball locators, they give better comfort, stability and cause fewer fractures than before. They can often also be used to stabilise an existing denture, thus reducing the costs too.
If you would like more information about using implants with dentures or simply to replace individual missing teeth, please feel free to contact us for a free implant consultation.
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