Get to know the comfort, convenience, and cost-effectiveness of the bar attachment denture
“Implant” is in our name, and true to our name, we take complete implant care very seriously. Our team at Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery has acquired advanced knowledge and invested in the latest technologies to support all sorts of treatment options for replacing missing or failing teeth with dental implants. This array of options for implant-supported teeth includes the “bar attachment denture.”
What is a bar attachment denture?
Dentures supported by dental implants may be held in place by numerous components. These components may include small balls that allow the denture to effectively “snap” into place. The “bar” here refers to how the denture is attached to the implants. The bar is associated with optimal stability, especially compared to other attachment types. It covers a larger surface area and allows dentures to be easily taken in and out of the mouth. When it is in the mouth, our patients don’t have to worry about their dentures slipping around. The denture is, after all, connected to the jawbone by way of the bar, which is attached to a few strategically positioned dental implants.
What are some of the other benefits of the bar attachment option?
Far and away, one of the biggest benefits is its stability. This solution affords greater support in the bone. This also helps minimize the need for grafting procedures to build up bone in the jaw, which is particularly attractive for individuals who are either unwilling to undergo or are not good candidates for surgical procedures to augment deteriorated bony tissue. Additionally, due to the design of this particular implant system, fewer dental implants are needed to support the denture adequately. In fact, we can use just two angled implants to ensure a secure “anchorage” for the denture. This feature helps keep the total cost and time in treatment to a minimum.
What can I expect from treatment?
If a bar attachment denture is in your future, a temporary or provisional set of teeth may be placed during the same appointment as your surgery! This means you can start using new dentures immediately, and you never have to worry about being seen in public without your teeth. Your nutrition and other vital functions also do not have to suffer as you wait for your permanent or replacement denture to be completed. So, it is a true “immediate denture” option. These dentures also have performed well in clinical studies, just be sure to maintain good oral care at home and your dentist’s office.
We function as true partners with our patients and other dental providers. Associates for Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery welcomes any additional questions you may have about bar attachment dentures and options for tooth replacement. Call (847) 255-7080 to reach our team in Mount Prospect, IL. Or, our offices in Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, and Chicago may be contacted at (630) 289-5002, (847) 593-0535, and (773) 736-3300, respectively.
