What is a hybrid dental implant?
Hybrid dental implants are a great option for people who have lost all their natural teeth, either on the upper, lower or both jaws. If you have lost all your teeth, it is vital that you seek replacement options. The loss of teeth, especially all your teeth, poses significant risks to your oral and general health including further gum disease, the inability to eat, the inability to speak normally, and the loss of bone and muscle structure. Additionally, these impacts all can lead to more serious general health impacts including being linked to serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. If you are missing your teeth, a hybrid dental implant may be right for you.
What is a hybrid dental implant?
Hybrid dental implants are sometimes referred to as an overdenture. A hybrid dental implant is a prosthesis that includes prosthetic teeth and natural looking gums. This structure sits on top of your natural gums to cover the upper, lower, or both jaws depending on the areas of tooth loss. This prosthetic structure is then anchored to the jawbone using implants that are like dental implants. These implants are surgically installed into the jawbone, which once healed, fuse to the jaw itself. When the prosthetic is attached to these implants, it creates a stable structure in the mouth.
How long do hybrid dental implants last?
Hybrid dental implants can last a patient’s lifetime if properly cared for. Traditional dentures typically need to be replaced every few years. The hybrid dental implants on the other hand are made of durable materials such as titanium. The general wear on the denture is lessened as well because they are stable in the mouth and do not need to be removed frequently for cleaning.
What are the benefits of hybrid dental implants?
Hybrid dental implants offer numerous benefits. One of the most important is the restoration of the function of your mouth. Hybrid dental implants function like natural teeth. This will restore your ability to bite and speak, which in turn will reverse and prevent further health issues. The implants also restore your smile. Hybrid dental implants are natural looking and will give you back the smile you lost when you lost your teeth.
Hybrid dental implants are also more cost effective than full dental implants. They typically are less expensive than a full set of dental implants making them more affordable for many people. They are usually more expensive than conventional dentures at first, but because conventional dentures must be replaced every few years, the hybrids over time are less expensive relatively speaking.
Hybrid dental implants are also easy to maintain and care for. They do not need to be taken out to be cleaned. The implants can be brushed and flossed just like natural teeth.
Are hybrid dental implants right for me?
Most people with significant tooth loss are candidates for hybrid dental implants. If you’ve experienced the loss of all your teeth, speak with your dentist today to explore your options and see if hybrid dental implants are right for you.