{"id":184,"date":"2025-05-13T16:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspenhilldds.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2025-05-13T16:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:14:18","slug":"dentures-and-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aspenhilldds.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/13\/dentures-and-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Combining Dentures with Dental Implants Makes a Big Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you\u2019ve lost most or all of your teeth, your first thought may be to replace them with a traditional denture<\/a>. But while this approach certainly still has its benefits, modern dentistry also offers the option to combine dentures with dental implants<\/a>, and doing so can make quite a significant difference for your smile. Below is a closer look at implant dentures<\/a> and what makes them such an excellent solution for extensive tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Dentures Be Combined with Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A number of dental implant posts can be surgically inserted into your jaw. Once they finish forming a strong bond with the surrounding bone tissue, they can be used to support a full denture. This way, the implant posts can act as artificial tooth roots for the prosthesis. You will typically need around four to six implant posts to keep a denture anchored in place; the exact number can vary based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Combining Dental Implants and Dentures Make a Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many advantages of implant dentures that you wouldn\u2019t be able to enjoy with traditional dentures by themselves. Here\u2019s a look at some of the benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n