{"id":144,"date":"2020-10-27T20:20:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T20:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2020-10-27T20:20:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T20:20:42","slug":"how-many-dental-implants-will-need-support-denture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/how-many-dental-implants-will-need-support-denture\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Dental Implants Will I Need to Support a Denture?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_269972755__1594219672_22948-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"full denture on bottom arch retained by dental implants  \" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_269972755__1594219672_22948-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_269972755__1594219672_22948-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_269972755__1594219672_22948.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients who are sick and tired of a traditional denture\nsliding around and making it difficult to talk and eat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>\npresent a wonderful alternative. Because they\u2019re firmly embedded in your\njawbone, you won\u2019t have to worry about them slipping out of place and creating awkward\nmoments. The only question is, how many dental implants will you need to\nsupport a denture? The amount can vary from two to eight implants per jaw. To\nfind out how many you\u2019ll need, you\u2019ll have to answer the following four\nquestions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Your Implants Go on Your Upper or Lower Jaw?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bone of the upper jaw is softer, so more implants must\nbe placed in order to secure a prosthesis. Usually, you\u2019ll need a minimum of\nfour implant posts for a full upper denture. The lower jawbone is much denser,\nso fewer implants can provide more stability. In some cases, two implants may\nbe all that is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Have a Strong Jawbone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have plenty of jawbone density, your dentist can\nplace a smaller number of long implants. But if your jawbone has shrunk, you\nmight need a greater number of shorter implants. This may increase the cost of\nyour procedure. However, you might be able to undergo a bone graft beforehand\nto strengthen the jawbone and create a stronger foundation for the implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Grind Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who habitually grind their teeth (a condition called\nbruxism) tend to have larger jaw muscles as a result of all of that movement. If\nthis is the case, you might need more implants to secure your replacement teeth\nand reduce their chances of breaking from the pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Want Your Teeth to Be Fixed or Removable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients prefer to have a denture that stays in their\nmouth like natural teeth, while others like taking their denture out so they\ncan clean it themselves. Generally speaking, a removable implant-retained\ndenture won\u2019t require as many implants as one that is permanently fixed in\nplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the only way to definitively find out how many\ndental implants you\u2019ll need is to schedule a consultation with your implant\ndentist. They can closely examine your mouth and work with you to come up with\na solution that best meets your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Mason Dental PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/meet-dr-mason.html\">Dr. Jonathan\nMason<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/meet-dr-guy.html\">Dr.\nNicholas Guy<\/a> have provided dental care to the Manchester, VT community for\nyears. They both keep up to date with the latest advancements that dental\ntechnology has to offer. They partner with the best oral surgeons and periodontists\nin the greater Manchester area to help rebuild your smile with dental implants.\nTo get started on your implant journey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> their\noffice at (802) 362-1099.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For patients who are sick and tired of a traditional denture sliding around and making it difficult to talk and eat, dental implants present a wonderful alternative. Because they\u2019re firmly embedded in your jawbone, you won\u2019t have to worry about them slipping out of place and creating awkward moments. 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