Buffalo winters have a way of testing your limits. The snow piles up, the icy winds bite, and every step outside feels like an adventure in survival. Imagine heading out onto those slick streets with all-season tires. You’d feel every slide and wobble, bracing for the moment your car veers off track. That’s exactly what living with unreliable dentures feels like—everything comes with uncertainty. Will they slip? Shift? Let you down at the worst moment? It’s no way to live, and it doesn’t have to be that way. Implant dentures are your winter tires for life. Secured with strong mini dental implants, they anchor your dentures firmly in place, ensuring every laugh, bite, and conversation feels effortless. Just as winter tires grip icy roads, these implants lock your dentures into position, giving you stability and confidence—even when life throws its trickiest conditions your way.
Why Conventional Dentures Often Fall Short
For years, conventional dentures have been the common solution for missing teeth. However, they come with several drawbacks. Many people find them clunky and unreliable, with frequent complaints of dentures feeling loose or shifting in the mouth. Some even worry they might fall out entirely. This discomfort often leads to sore spots as the dentures rub against the gums, making everyday activities like eating and speaking frustrating.
The typical response is to pile on more adhesive, hoping it will keep things in place. But have you ever wondered why this doesn’t work in the long run? The root of the issue often lies in bone loss. After losing teeth, the jawbone no longer receives the stimulation it needs from the forces of chewing and biting. Natural tooth roots send signals to the surrounding bone, helping to maintain its density. When that stimulation stops, the body begins to resorb the bone, shrinking the foundation that once supported the teeth.
One major downside of conventional dentures is their inability to prevent bone loss. They sit on the gums without connecting to the jawbone, so they don’t provide the stimulation needed to keep the bone healthy.
Implant Dentures: Stability You Can Count On
Implant dentures offer a much more secure and comfortable solution than traditional dentures. Dr. Shatkin places mini dental implants directly into your jawbone, creating a strong foundation that keeps your dentures firmly in place. This key component eliminates the shifting and discomfort that often accompany conventional dentures.
A common frustration with traditional dentures is their bulky design, which covers both the gums and the roof of the mouth. This can feel restrictive, making it difficult to fully enjoy your food or speak comfortably. At the Aesthetic Associates Centre, we offer a solution that’s both stable and more comfortable: a roundhouse bridge.
Designed to replace an entire arch of teeth—whether on the upper or lower jaw—the roundhouse bridge features a sleek, semicircular shape that mimics the natural curvature of your dental arch. Often compared to a horseshoe, this U-shaped design provides superior functionality and a more natural feel. Even better, the roundhouse bridge typically eliminates the need for a bulky palate, giving you greater comfort and freedom while eating and speaking.
Mini Dental Implant: A Less Invasive Solution for Stable Dentures
Not all dental implants are alike, and mini dental implants offer unique advantages, especially when supporting dentures. Dr. Todd Shatkin has perfected the placement of mini dental implants through his Shatkin F.I.R.S.T.® technique, or Fabricated Implant Restoration and Surgical Technique. This method provides a more efficient and less invasive solution than traditional dental implants.
Conventional implants are roughly 5 millimeters in diameter. Their placement typically involves a lengthy, multi-step process that can take months to complete.
During the procedure, the gum is cut open to expose the bone. After drilling a hole into the bone, the implant is placed deep into the jaw. Then comes the waiting—several months of healing are required as the implant fuses with the bone. But the journey doesn’t end there. Only after the extended healing period can the abutment and dentures be placed. What should be a simple solution to denture stabilization can easily stretch into months of surgeries and waiting, requiring patience and endurance.
In contrast, mini dental implants offer a quicker, simpler alternative. Dr. Shatkin creates a small pilot hole in the jaw, through which he inserts the mini implant. This minimally invasive procedure avoids extensive surgery, reducing both recovery time and discomfort. The result is a more streamlined process that allows patients to enjoy the benefits of a stable denture.
Ditch the Discomfort and Discover a Secure Denture Solution
In Buffalo, snow tires give you the grip you need to tackle winter roads confidently. Mini dental implants provide that same kind of security for your dentures. With Dr. Shatkin’s advanced technique, you’ll experience a fit that feels natural and stays put, no matter what your day throws at you. If you’re ready to trade slipping dentures for a solution that’s built to last, schedule your free consultation at the Aesthetic Associates Centre today.
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