What Constitutes a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium. It is placed in the jaw bone and a crown,
dental bridge, or a denture is attached. Dr. Vikas Gowd is an expert in replacing missing tooth or teeth
using individual implants and implant supported dentures. For full teeth replacement using implants,
the most economical option is Snap-In implant supported dentures.

Loose Dentures?

Now it is possible to get rid of any loose dentures by using implant supported dentures from Dr. Vikas
Gowd. The stability of the existing dentures can be increased significantly by using dental
implants. There are two varieties namely Snap-In Dentures and Fixed-In Dentures. Both these
varieties provide normal chewing and biting power and negate the chances of a loose denture and the
discomfort associated with it. It also prevents bone loss that is common with missing teeth.

There are many drawbacks associated with dentures when compared to dental implants of which the
most common is the chewing and biting power which is not more than 10% of normal and the bones
loss. This is the reason why most dentures lose their fitting with time and need to be replaced.

This is mostly seen with the lower dentures, as Dr. Vikas Gowd says “It is almost impossible to keep a
lower denture stable without some implants to support it“ The suction from the palate of an upper
denture helps keep the upper denture stable; however, with an implant supported denture the upper
palate can be done away with. He adds, “Patients enjoy being able to taste fully and not have the false
palate on the roof of their mouth.”

Snap-In Dentures:

To create Snap-In dentures, Dr. Vikas Gowd places four to six implants (All-on-four Dental Implants
to All-on-six Dental Implants) in each arch which snap into the patients existing dentures or newly
created dentures. This is the most economical option for patients. Four implants can be sufficient, but
Dr. Vikas Gowd prefers up to six because of the additional stability and security the extra implants
provide. He says, “The extra implants also guarantee greater chewing and biting power which is
approximately 90% of normal. This means the patient can eat just about anything he or she so
chooses.”

Fixed In Dentures

To return their dentition to an almost natural state patients at times opt to have Fixed-In implant
supported dentures. Dr. Vikas Gowd says, “Although we call them dentures, at this point, the new
teeth are really not dentures, as they are not removable. They are usually made from denture material,
without any top palate but they can also be made from ceramic zirconia.”

Patients who have been wearing dentures for an extended time would normally need bone grafting to
be able to support the implants for Fixed-In dentures, but they can also take advantage of a
breakthrough procedure called “All-on-four.” “With All-on-Four, patients do not require bone
grafting. We use the best available bone and place special long implants at an angle to provide the
support required” mentions D. Vikas Gowd.

Connect for Free Consultation

Dr. Vikas Gowd provides free consultation and answers any queries for people who wear dentures or
people with broken teeth who are contemplating dentures. He provides the best advice about the
various treatment options available that best suit the patient.