If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, you know how challenging everyday tasks like eating, speaking, and smiling can become. Fortunately, Dr. Jeff Harrie at Designer Smiles in Fargo offers a powerful solution: implant-supported dentures—a secure, long-lasting, and natural-looking way to fully restore your smile.
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures?
Traditional dentures rest on your gums and rely on adhesives or suction to stay in place. While this can work for some, many patients find them uncomfortable or unstable. Implant-supported dentures, however, are a game-changer.
These advanced dentures are anchored by titanium dental implants placed directly into the jawbone. This makes them incredibly secure and stable—no more worrying about slippage or messy adhesives. With implant-supported dentures, you can enjoy renewed confidence, comfort, and function.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants act like artificial tooth roots. A small titanium post is surgically placed in the jaw, where it fuses with the bone in a natural process called osseointegration. This fusion provides a stable foundation for the attachment of crowns, bridges, or—when many teeth are missing—a full set of dentures.
Instead of replacing each missing tooth with its own implant, Dr. Jeff Harrie can strategically place several implants to support an entire arch of teeth. This approach is not only efficient but also cost-effective and less invasive.
Implant Denture Options
At Designer Smiles, we offer several options for implant-supported dentures to fit your lifestyle and preferences:
- Fixed (Permanent) Dentures – These are attached permanently to your implants and function just like natural teeth. You care for them as you would your original smile—brushing and flossing daily.
- Removable Implant Dentures – Also known as overdentures, these snap onto implants and can be taken out for cleaning. They offer more stability than traditional dentures but retain some flexibility.
- All-on-4® Treatment Concept – This innovative approach allows a full arch of teeth to be secured with just four strategically placed implants. In many cases, patients can walk out with a new smile the same day.
Why Choose Implant-Supported Dentures?
Implant-supported dentures offer many advantages, especially for patients seeking a permanent solution to extensive tooth loss:
- Security and Stability – Eat the foods you love without fear of slipping or discomfort.
- Natural Look and Feel – Implant dentures closely mimic the appearance and function of natural teeth.
- Preserve Jawbone Health – Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss that occurs with traditional dentures.
- Long-Lasting Results – With proper care, implants can last for decades.
- Improved Confidence – Smile, speak, and live with the assurance that your dentures won’t shift or fall out.
With years of experience in restorative dentistry, Dr. Jeff Harrie is committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care for every patient. At Designer Smiles, you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation, a custom treatment plan, and expert placement of your implant-supported dentures—all in a comfortable and welcoming setting.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re in the Fargo area—including West Fargo and Moorhead—and are considering permanent dentures, contact Designer Smiles today. Dr. Jeff Harrie and our team are ready to help you reclaim your smile, your bite, and your confidence with the long-lasting power of implant-supported dentures.
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