{"id":95,"date":"2022-02-09T13:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2022-03-21T14:10:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T14:10:01","slug":"transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshinsofsmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/09\/transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dentures are prosthetic devices that are used to replace missing teeth and can be made from a variety of materials, including resin, nylon, acrylic, porcelain, and metal. Though they are a good alternative to living life with gaps in your grin, dentures are also notorious for slipping when people, eat, speak, and laugh. This leads some patients to want to switch to dental implants. These titanium posts are inserted directly into the jawbone and fuse with it through a process called osseointegration. Though they are incredibly durable and can last a lifetime with proper care, it can be difficult to transition from dentures to dental implants<\/a>. Read on for some tips that will make it easier to make the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Before You Make the Switch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Losing teeth means that the jawbone in that area will no longer be receiving the stimulation it needs to remain healthy. This will eventually cause it to begin eroding. Your dentist will take X-rays to determine how healthy your jawbone is. If it isn\u2019t dense enough to support dental implants, they may recommend a bone graft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your implants have been placed, it will take some time to get used to them. Though they should begin to feel normal within a few weeks, it will take four to six months for them to heal completely.  For the first 10 to 14 days after surgery, avoid eating hard or crunchy foods since they can impede the healing process. Additionally, though dental implants have a 95% success rate and you\u2019re unlikely to experience any complications, make sure to reach out to your dentist as soon as possible if you notice any unusual swelling, redness, or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Things to Expect While Getting Used to Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though there are some cases where your dentist may be able to modify your dentures so they can attach to your dental implants, you will likely need to get new restorations. A few things that you can expect as you get used to your new restorations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n