Uijeongbu Denture Implant · Dr.Beauty Dental Hospital
Uijeongbu Denture Implant — An Alternative to an Uncomfortable Denture
If you are looking into a denture implant in Uijeongbu, you can consider improving a denture that moves or makes chewing uncomfortable by having it supported with implants. Dr.Beauty Dental Hospital (181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu-si, a 10-minute walk from Hoeryong Station) confirms the condition of the jawbone through CT diagnosis by an oral & maxillofacial radiology specialist, and then compares the approaches that suit you.
If dentures are uncomfortable, can you switch to implants?
A denture used for a long time can become loose and lose chewing power as the jawbone resorbs. In that situation, it is known that the alternatives include an implant overdenture (implant-supported denture), in which a few implants are placed to hold the denture firmly, or switching to a fixed prosthesis supported by multiple implants.
The options divide broadly into (1) a conventional denture, (2) an implant-supported denture (a small number of implants holding the denture), and (3) a fixed full-arch implant. Which one is suitable varies with the volume of jawbone, overall health, ease of maintenance, and the degree of chewing recovery, so we do not put forward one approach as the answer but compare them with you while reviewing the diagnostic findings.
For those aged 65 and over, it is known that National Health Insurance applies to dentures and to implants separately (per National Health Insurance criteria; up to 2 implants in a lifetime). Whether it applies and the patient share may differ depending on the condition of the gums and bone, so we explain this after diagnosis. We are a 10-minute walk from Hoeryong Station and run a night clinic until 20:00 on Mondays and Thursdays, seeing patients until 15:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Which approach suits you is explained after reviewing the condition of the jawbone together with your overall health. · 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Main Building 2F · Phone +82 31-855-7528 · 10-minute walk from Hoeryong Station Exit 2.
Frequently asked questions
- Q. Can the denture I have been using be changed to implants?
- It is known that where the condition of the jawbone allows, dentures are often supported with implants or converted to a fixed prosthesis. Where bone is markedly insufficient, bone grafting may be carried out alongside or the number of implants adjusted, so we explain whether it is possible and by what approach after CT diagnosis.
- Q. What is an implant-supported denture (overdenture)?
- It is an approach in which a few implants are placed and the denture is then joined firmly on top of them to increase retention. It is known to move less and to chew more stably than a conventional denture, and because it can be carried out with fewer implants than a fixed full-arch implant, it is considered for those whose jawbone is insufficient.
- Q. Does National Health Insurance cover a denture implant?
- For those aged 65 and over, it is known that National Health Insurance applies to dentures and to implants separately (per National Health Insurance criteria; up to 2 implants in a lifetime). The scope of coverage and the patient share may differ depending on the condition of the gums and bone and the approach chosen, so we explain this precisely after diagnosis.
- Q. Is there a big difference in chewing power between a denture and an implant?
- It is known that dentures and implants differ in chewing power. A conventional denture resting on the gums is reported to have chewing power at about 20-30% of that of natural teeth, whereas an implant fixed into the jawbone is reported to help restore chewing power to a level close to that of natural teeth. For that reason, those who want to eat hard or chewy foods comfortably often consider an implant or an implant-supported denture (overdenture). That said, chewing power varies with the condition of the jawbone, the number of implants placed, and the type of prosthesis, and the cost and surgical burden are greater with implants, so it is worth comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both. The degree of recovery is explained after the condition of your gums and bone has been checked.
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