When Is an Implant Denture (Overdenture) in Hwagok-dong Needed?

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This article does not guarantee the results of any specific treatment, and diagnosis and treatment plans may vary depending on each individual’s condition. Please be sure to proceed with treatment after sufficient consultation with medical staff. The intraoral photos used in the main text were used as supplementary material for explanation, not for before-and-after comparison purposes.

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When several teeth are missing,

or when there are no teeth at all,

many people end up using dentures.

At first, you may use them without much discomfort,

but as time passes, they may wobble while chewing,

feel loose when speaking,

or cause discomfort from pressure on the gums.

In particular, when dentures have been used for a long time,

as the jawbone gradually becomes thinner,

there may be situations where retention becomes weaker than before.

At times like this, you may start to wonder whether it is right to keep adapting and using them,

or whether it would be better to consider another option.

If full-mouth implants feel burdensome..

What other options are there?

Even when considering full-mouth implants,

it is often not easy to make a decision because of the burden of surgery or the cost.

As a way to improve the inconvenience of dentures while using them in the current condition,

there is also a treatment direction using implants with dentures,

that is, an "overdenture."

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To help with understanding, we prepared a photo of an overdenture ^^

It really does not look like dentures, and it looks natural, right?

In this post, I will explain in a little more detail

what this overdenture is like,

and in what situations it is considered ^^

Implant denture (overdenture),

how does it work?

In the case of an overdenture,

a small number of implants are placed in the gums,

and then the denture is attached over them and used.

If regular dentures simply rest on the gums..

autodentures? Overdenture? The overdenture is a method in which

the denture is positioned and stabilized based on the implants.

This image is for understanding Hwagok-dong implant dentures (overdentures).

With this device, it is possible to remove it while still maintaining a certain level of retention.

The number of implants needed

may vary depending on the condition and structure of the jawbone,

and even if not as many are placed as with full-mouth implants,

the goal is to improve the stability of the denture.

An example image to help with understanding.

In particular, upper dentures tend to have weaker retention depending on the condition of the gums,

so creating support points with implants

can affect how stable they feel during use.

Overdenture,

what determines natural appearance?

In full-denture structures such as overdentures,

just because the teeth look well made

does not mean the result will look natural.

Especially when the jawbone has shrunk significantly,

it is difficult to match the shape using only the teeth,

so making the prosthesis while also considering the remaining gum area is important.

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At this point, there are several factors that influence natural appearance.

• The length and arrangement of the teeth

• The volume that supports the lips

• The gum line visible when smiling

• And even the expression of the gum color

The overall balance needs to be adjusted together.

To achieve a color and shape similar to real gums,

pink-toned prosthetic materials are used,

and if this part feels unnatural,

even if the teeth themselves are made well,

the overall appearance can look unnatural,

so it is one of the more important factors than you might think.

That is why, before proceeding with an overdenture,

it can be helpful to check whether the dental clinic you are considering

takes into account not only function,

but also shape, detail, and aesthetic factors like these.

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So far, we have looked at implant dentures *overdentures.

Since they can be removed like regular dentures,

you should pay more careful attention to cleaning and hygiene management,

and be sure not to forget to carefully manage the area around the implants placed in the gums.

Also, be sure to visit your Hwagok-dong implant denture clinic regularly

to check the condition of the implant-connected device.

How do you choose the right method for you?

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Everyone’s dental condition is different.

Depending on the condition of the gums, the amount of bone, and how long the dentures have been used,

it is necessary to carefully consider whether to maintain the current method

or whether it would be better to supplement it with the overdenture explained today.

There are several treatment methods,

and each has clear advantages and disadvantages,

so it is important to find the direction that fits your situation.

If you are thinking about it, please visit a nearby Hwagok-dong implant denture clinic

to consider the method that is right for you.

This was E-Comfortable World Dental Clinic. Thank you ^^

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