Whether you currently wear dentures or feel you might soon need them, Leavitt Dentistry is here to help. As a leading provider of implant supported dentures in Pocatello, we have helped dramatically improve many of our patient’s smiles and quality of life by attaching their existing dentures to implant anchors.
In order to offer the best service and the most comfortable experience, we work with the best dental technicians to create life-like, precise dental implant restorations for each patient.
If you’re seeking a more secure, reliable solution for your missing teeth, trust the expert team at Leavitt Dentistry to restore your smile. With our high quality dental restorations, your teeth will both look and feel completely natural.
Comprehensive Solutions for Your Unique Needs
At Leavitt Dentistry, we recognize that when it comes to dentures, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Each patient has unique needs, and the right solution for them depends on how many teeth they’re missing, the location of the missing teeth, and their overall oral health.
That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of restorations designed to suit our patients’ individual needs and goals. We’re proud to offer locator-supported, hybrid, and partial dentures, for different situations, ensuring your smile looks, feels, and functions like normal.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the quality restorations we provide:
Locator-Supported Dentures
If you’ve ever used traditional dentures, you know that they tend to slip, slide, and shift, causing discomfort and making it hard to eat certain foods. Locator-supported dentures, which are removable and anchored with dental implants, are a more secure and reliable alternative. Their enhanced stability allows you to eat, smile, and speak more confidently while still offering convenient removability.
There are many locator-supported denture options available. Two locators restore 50 to 60 percent of function, while opting for four locators restores 70 to 80 percent of function, providing support and retention to both the front and the back of the denture appliance. All options are an excellent choice for patients who wear traditional dentures and are seeking enhanced comfort and stability.
Whether you’re missing several adjacent teeth or a full arch, this transformative restoration ensures a secure and natural-feeling fit, improving your overall quality of life.
Hybrid Dentures
Hybrid dentures restore 90 to 95 percent of function, making them the ideal solution for patients missing an entire arch of teeth. They consist of a ceramic arch with a strong base that’s supported by four to six dental implants, providing unmatched functionality and stability.
As a fixed restoration, you don’t have to remove the appliance at night or rely on messy creams and adhesives to keep them in place. They allow you to eat your favorite foods and go to sleep at night without worrying about removing your dentures. Plus, unlike traditional solutions, they don’t cover the palette with acrylic, which allows you to better taste your food, speak more naturally, and provides a more natural look and feel.
Partial Dentures
If you’re missing multiple teeth, but have some teeth that are stable, partial dentures can be an ideal solution. They are removable instead of fixed in place like hybrids or bridges. Furthermore, unlike bridges, they can replace missing teeth on both sides of the mouth with just one appliance.
Because they’re anchored to the adjacent teeth, partial dentures are comfortable and secure — no creams or adhesives required! Simply pop them out at night to clean them and put them back on in the morning.
Ensuring Continued Wear
If your previously well-fitting dentures have become loose and unstable, this might be due to changes in your jaw bone. If there is no damage to the denture, we can perform a simple procedure called a reline, which consists of Dr. Leavitt adapting soft tissue to allow your appliance to once again fit properly and comfortably. Some can even add implant attachments to an already existing denture to convert it into an implant supported denture. This process can be life changing with a few easy steps.
Restore Your Smile at Leavitt Dentistry
Our team at Leavitt Dentistry is committed to restoring patients’ smiles with high-quality solutions. Whether you’re missing teeth due to injury, decay, or congenital conditions, we can provide the reliable restorations you deserve, allowing you to eat what you want and smile with confidence.
Don’t let missing teeth hold you back from enjoying your life to the fullest. Contact Leavitt Dentistry today to learn more about our denture options and schedule a free consultation. We would be happy to discuss your needs and goals with you to ensure we provide the best possible solutions.
