No one hangs a heavy cabinet on a dab of glue. You wouldn’t trust a tube of paste to hold up your favorite painting, either. Why? Because we instinctively understand that important things need real support. When something has weight—literal or emotional—we reach for tools that are strong, stable, and built to last. We don’t gamble on adhesives. So why should your tooth replacement be any different? Your smile carries the weight of your confidence, your ability to eat and speak clearly, and your comfort in daily life. Shouldn’t it be built on something solid—something you can count on? Full mouth dental implants provide that kind of stability. While traditional dentures simply sit on top of your gums, these implants act like anchors, holding your prosthetic teeth firmly in place.
At the Aesthetic Associates Centre, we believe that everyone deserves dependable support, regardless of their age, background, or dental history. With the thoughtful innovations introduced by Dr. Todd Shatkin, mini dental implants offer a secure, lasting solution that feels comfortable and empowering.
Is It Time to Consider Full Mouth Dental Implants?
Worn-out dentures don’t just cause discomfort—they send a message. When they slip, rub, or no longer fit the way they used to, it’s often a sign of deeper changes happening beneath the surface. These aren’t just everyday nuisances; they’re signals from your body that it may be time for a more stable, lasting solution like full mouth dental implants.
When your dentures stop fitting the way they used to, it’s not always the appliance; it’s what’s changing underneath. As your jawbone shrinks and reshapes due to a lack of stimulation from missing tooth roots, your denture loses its foundation. As a result, the dentures start to shift, rub, or even slip at the worst possible moments. Your gums take the brunt of it, and soon, soreness, irritation, and inflammation become part of your daily routine.
But the impact goes deeper than just your smile. Your muscles strain to compensate, your bite becomes uneven, and eating can turn into a challenge. It’s an exhausting cycle, and over time, it only gets harder to manage.
Full mouth dental implants help break that cycle. Instead of resting on your gums, the denture attaches to the implants we place directly into your jawbone. These implants function like artificial roots, creating a secure foundation for your new teeth. Once in place, they stimulate the bone just like natural tooth roots would, helping to preserve your facial structure and prevent further bone loss.
Full Mouth Mini Dental Implants: A Smaller Option With a Big Impact
If you’re considering dental implants to support your denture, it’s natural to have questions. Will the procedure hurt? How long will it take? Can I even afford it? With traditional implants, the answers can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve experienced bone loss.
Standard dental implants are typically around 5 millimeters in diameter and need a significant amount of healthy jawbone to stay secure. The challenge? After losing teeth, bone loss isn’t just possible—it’s expected. And when there’s not enough bone to work with, dentists often recommend bone grafting to rebuild the area before placing an implant. That means additional surgeries, longer healing times, and higher costs. Plus, the placement process for traditional implants is more invasive, often involving incisions, sutures, and extended recovery.
Mini dental implants change that experience entirely. Measuring less than 3 millimeters wide, they require significantly less bone to stay stable, making them an ideal option for patients with lower bone density or narrower ridges. Dr. Todd Shatkin’s patented placement technique is minimally invasive. We simply create a small pilot hole in the jawbone and gently screw the implant into place—no large incisions, no stitches, and significantly less discomfort.
Because we can often place mini implants without needing bone grafting, the entire process becomes more streamlined. Fewer appointments, faster results, and lower overall cost. Most importantly, patients walk away with a stable, secure smile that feels like their own.
Your Denture Options at the Aesthetic Associates Centre
Denture solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all. In fact, you can select from a range of options that fit your lifestyle, comfort preferences, and level of convenience.
Overdentures offer a familiar feel for those used to traditional dentures, but with a major upgrade in stability. Anchored to your implants, they stay securely in place throughout the day and can be removed by you at night for cleaning. They look and function like regular dentures—but without the slipping, adhesives, or constant readjustments.
For those who want a more permanent feel, a roundhouse bridge may be the right fit. This is a horseshoe-shaped prosthetic, typically crafted from zirconia, and it can be customized with or without pink porcelain “gums” depending on the support your lips or smile may need. Roundhouse bridges come in both semi-removable and non-removable forms. The semi-removable version stays firmly in place, except when one of our dentists removes it during checkups for deep professional cleaning.
The non-removable version, on the other hand, is cemented into place and functions like a full set of natural teeth. Once placed, it remains fixed, providing a seamless, low-maintenance solution for those seeking the highest level of permanence.
A Stable Smile Starts With a Simple Conversation
You don’t have to settle for discomfort, constant adjustments, or the uncertainty that comes with unstable dentures. With the advancements of mini dental implants, a secure and natural-feeling smile is more achievable than ever, without the long wait times or invasive procedures of traditional implants.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about full mouth dental implants and how they can change not just your smile—but the way you live each day. Your comfort, your confidence, your care—it all starts here.
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