Dental implants and removable dentures are economical and beautiful

【Health Media Ren Chengyue/Taoyuan Report】2013.12.18

　　
         Although dental implant technology is advanced and common today, many patients who are completely edentulous are still limited by economic factors and would rather endure the discomfort of their gums and gums and choose to wear full-mouth removable dentures. But do they really need to be so patient? Dentists point out that through the method of "implant retained over-denture", you can achieve good durability and beauty at a lower cost. It is another option for full-mouth reconstruction for the toothless elders in the family.

　　The facial features of the completely toothless old man are just like the representative character "Grandma Yang" imitated by the host Yang Fan. Not only does the mouth appear collapsed, but the lines on the lips are quite obvious. Dr. Lin Zongyou of Contemporary Dental Clinic pointed out that in addition to aging, the main reason for the appearance of Yang Po is due to missing teeth or complete lack of teeth, which leads to the gradual shrinkage of gums and bones, and finally the inability to support the tissues around the lips.

　　However, the main reason why most people choose to wear removable dentures to improve the chewing problem of a completely toothless mouth is still due to economic issues. Dr. Lin Zongyou said that although dental implant technology has advanced nowadays, the most expensive thing for patients is the high unit price of dental implants. For patients with more complex conditions, they must undergo several surgeries such as dental fillings and bone powder. These procedures are often unbearable for the elderly and they choose to wear removable dentures directly.

　　However, clinical observation shows that patients wearing removable dentures suffer a higher proportion of discomfort, especially those with severe bone and gum recession. Traditional removable dentures often fail to provide sufficient stability and comfort, resulting in poor bite function. Dr. Lin Zongyou said that he had encountered a patient in the clinic in the past. After wearing removable dentures, the entire mandibular bone suffered unbearable pain, and he was even unable to bite, causing unspeakable suffering.

　　Dr. Lin Zongyou further pointed out that the dental community currently combines the advantages of dental implants and removable dentures and has developed a reconstruction technology that combines removable dentures with dental implants, called All-On-4, which can improve the situation of severely missing teeth. Taking the situation of a completely edentulous person as an example, 4 artificial tooth roots can be implanted in the upper half, and 2 to 4 more in the lower half, with overlay removable dentures to improve stability. On the one hand, the cost of dental implants is reduced, and the removable dentures can also appropriately support the lip contour, improving the aesthetics of the appearance.

　　Although the reconstruction method that combines the two has received good reviews from most patients, Dr. Lin Zongyou still reminds that since each patient’s situation and conditions are different, sufficient communication and evaluation are required before treatment to decide whether to accept treatment. In addition, according to outpatient statistics, some people are reluctant to have dental implants because they are afraid of poor wound healing. For these people, laser care can be used to reduce wound swelling and improve the healing effect. For patients who are naturally afraid of dental visits and are easily nervous, TCI sedation treatment can be used to help relax and find the most suitable treatment method for the patient, improve the quality of life, and no longer suffer from missing teeth.