Dentist - Tempe, AZ
Implant Supported Dentures
Okun Dentistry is the best dentist I have been to. It’s a small family practice that does business right. I’ve been a client here for the past 5 years and have never had a bad experience. I have loved my experience here so much that I even decided to do my ortho treatment with them. If you live in the metro Phoenix area, highly recommend checking out Okun Dentistry.
- Marina Beach
5.0
Okun Dentistry provides implant-supported dentures to our patients in Tempe, AZ. Dental implants are among the best to provide comfortable, reliable tooth replacement therapy. We will guide you through the implant surgery process step-by-step, from your initial consultation to prosthesis delivery.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are an excellent option for people with one or more missing teeth. They are made from a titanium screw placed into the jaw and serve as a root for an artificial tooth. They are one of the best methods to provide a comfortable, permanent solution for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are surgically embedded into the jaw bone and anchor the artificial tooth. Like natural tooth roots, dental implants lie under the gum line and are not visible. Only the crown is visible and looks just like a natural tooth.
What Are Dentures?
Dentures are artificial teeth used to support missing teeth or gum tissues. They can be made from acrylic resin, porcelain, and metal materials. The teeth are supported by a gum-colored base made from plastic resin that fits the remaining bone ridge in the patient’s mouth. The artificial teeth projecting from the base look like natural teeth.
Dentures come in several different forms, including traditional dentures that are removable and permanent, implant-supported dentures:
- Removable partial dentures for people who are missing one or more teeth but don’t need an entire arch
- Temporary dentures/immediate dentures that are used for dental emergencies or in preparation for oral surgery
- Full removable dentures for complete tooth loss
- Implant-supported dentures for a permanent solution to missing teeth
- All-on-four dental implants are the entire dental bridge affixed to the upper or lower jaw with just four titanium screws.
No matter which type of dentures or dental implants you choose, the goal is to provide healthy teeth that work and function like natural teeth and promote good oral health. When you schedule a consultation with one of our doctors, they’ll help you decide if you are a good candidate for dental implants or if you need removable dentures. The current condition of your jaw bone, your specific needs, and your lifestyle will all be considered when deciding which solution is best for you. In some cases, the dentist may recommend temporary dentures to help a patient transition to a more permanent solution.
