Screw Retained Dentures

Dentures may be a great solution in order to restore your smile and also the function of your teeth. But problems with dentures can occur. Even the best adhesive cannot always hold dentures in place. Slipping and sliding are often a common problem for denture wearers. At Northland Dental Medicine, we offer solutions for people who wear dentures including screw retained dentures.

Screw retained dentures are a permanent method used to hold dentures in place. Titanium implants are inserted into the gum line, which serve as an anchor for the dentures. The number of implants needed will vary, but often dentures may be supported with four implants.

 

If you are looking for a permanent solution for ill-fitting and moving dentures, screw retained dentures provide support and stability. Since dentures fit better, the function of your dentures is also improved. That means you can smile, eat and talk with confidence.

 

In addition to screw retained dentures, we also offer mini implants in order to secure your dentures. Dr. Michael Corsello will be happy to provide you with a free consultation in order to help you decide which type of dental implant or dentures would work best.

 

For more information on screw retained dentures or any of our other services, please call, Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Mini Implants

Dental implants replace missing teeth in patients who want to restore their smile. Here in our practice, we offer traditional and mini implants. We also offer SnapTite mini implant dentures. Mini implants are great because they are about half the size of traditional implants, making them easier to implant in the bone and requiring less jawbone. This decreases the need for bone grafting and can be done much quicker than with other dental implants.

Benefits for getting mini implants performed in our Pittsburgh, PA Northland Dental Implant office include the following:

• Less chance of requiring a bone graft.


• Minimally invasive procedure.


• There is less downtime after the procedure.


• Healing is faster and more comfortable.


• The mini implant is less expensive.

With proper care and maintenance of the implant, our patients can have their mini implant for a lifetime! Some patients do need to have the crown at the top of the implant replaced, but the metal post itself is permanent as their jawbone has grown around it. We offer both types of implants here in our practice, giving our patients the option of the mini implants if they choose it.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Corsello at 412-367-7400 to discuss your implants options further or request an appointment online.