Use adjustments, soft liners, implant dentures, or fixed bridges.
Many individuals, after sitting in our chairs, leave tired and frustrated. They dread the idea of denture glues, pastes, and strips being a part of their lives every single day. The truth is, denture adhesive is simply a temporary solution. It’s not a long-term remedy. You apply it in the morning, and by dinner time, it just washes away.
This is what happens in our clinic. Our patients wish to regain their confidence. They do not want another tube of adhesive. At Lema Dental Clinic in Turkey, we create permanent smiles. We want you to eat, laugh, and talk without any fear.
The Main Cause
How is it that dentures become so loose? Imagine that your jawbone is like the foundation of a house. When you lose your natural teeth, that foundation no longer has a job. To remain strong, it requires the deep insertion of tooth roots. Absent those roots, the bone gradually disappears. As your jaw diminishes, your denture becomes ill-fitting. That snug fit you had five years ago is now a loose, rocking piece of plastic. At this point, you need more and more adhesive just to keep it in place.
But let’s take a closer look at the pastes. Depending on denture cream is more than simply a daily task. It poses real health risks. A lot of the gels that people buy off the shelves contain zinc. Using too much to hold loose dentures can cause zinc intoxication. As a result of this, over a long period of time, nerve damage occurs, hands become numb, and there can be serious health complications.
Permanent Teeth – What Are Your Alternatives?
The dilemma is still there. If we discard the paste, then what is the alternative? Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız frequently points out a stark reality. Exchanging a loose denture for an implant system is life-changing. It’s the greatest thing we are able to do in contemporary dentistry. We do away with suction and messy glue; instead, we fix your new teeth right in the bone.
All-on-4 and All-on-6 Implant Techniques
This is the number one method for changing a full set of teeth. Four to six strong titanium posts are inserted in the jaw. These work as artificial tooth roots. Then, a permanent bridge is fixed to the posts. You don’t remove it at night. It doesn’t cover the roof of your mouth. Most importantly, it will never require a drop of glue.
Zygomatic Implants For Thin Jawbones
At home, patients often hear the worst news. They are told that having implants is not an option. Why? Because years of using dentures have caused their jawbone to be so thin that it’s nearly gone. We can help. Zygomatic implants circumvent the thin jaw completely. Instead, they are secured in the dense, hard bone of the cheek (the zygoma). This enables people who thought they had no chance of getting fixed teeth.
Zirconium Bridges
Once the implants have integrated with the bone, Dentist Polen Akkılıç and her crew are ready to take over. They create personalized, lifelike Zirconium bridges. These new teeth resemble natural ones in every aspect. They also happen to be incredibly durable and don’t discolor. There is no need to worry when biting into a crunchy apple or chewing a well-done steak.
Comparing Your Choices
| Feature | Denture Paste | Implant Systems |
| Grip | Weak, temporary hold | Locked in place by titanium |
| Food Choices | Stuck eating soft foods | Eat any food you want |
| Bone Health | Bone keeps melting away | Keeps jawbone strong |
| Daily Care | Messy to apply and clean | Just brush normally |
| Lifespan | A short-term band-aid | Built to last for decades |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I ever need glue with implant teeth?
Absolutely not. We secure the new bridge onto titanium roots embedded in your jaw. This means it remains stable all the time. Your care for these teeth will be the same as for your original ones.
Does the surgery hurt more than pulling teeth?
From what we have seen at Lema Dental Clinic, patients actually say getting implants is usually less painful than tooth extraction. We give you a thorough local anesthetic so you will be comfortable throughout the procedure.
Am I too old to get permanent implants?
Your age alone will not prevent you from getting implants. We are more interested in your bone quality and general health than the year you were born. We have patients in their 70s and 80s who come to us every week simply because they are fed up with their dentures.
What if another dentist said my bone is too thin?
Lots has changed in terms of technology and methods. We can even use the cheekbone as support in the case of severe bone loss with options such as zygomatic implants. The fact that you must remain using paste forever has been a thing of the past.
How long does this take if I fly to Turkey?
Usually, we do the surgery and put on a temporary fixed bridge in only several days. At that point, you can leave the clinic with a confident smile. Several months afterwards, you come back to have your permanent Zirconium teeth done once your bone is completely healed.
Academic References
- Aparicio, C., et al. (2014). Zygomatic implants: indications, techniques and outcomes, and the zygomatic success code. Periodontology 2000, 66(1), 41-58.
- Carlsson, G. E. (2014). Responses of jawbone to pressure. Gerodontology, 31(1), 1-7.
- Dodge, A. M., & Jones, B. (2020). Zinc toxicity from chronic denture adhesive use: A clinical review. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 124(3), 265-270.
- Maló, P., et al. (2011). “All-on-4” immediate-function concept with Brånemark System implants for completely edentulous mandibles: a retrospective clinical study. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, 13(Suppl 1), 69-77.
- Misch, C. E. (2014). Dental Implant Prosthetics (2nd ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
