How Implant-Based Solutions Lead to Improved Quality of Life!

How to Improve Quality of Life  

There is no need to be edentulous.  With conventional dentures severe bone resorption may occur.  Because they may fall out at any time, patients lose more than confidence, avoiding certain foods can lead to nutritional deficiencies, and an altered self-image causes an avoidance of social situations.  Dentures restore only 10% of chewing function.  Poorly fitting dentures can cause sore spots and painful blisters.  They often offer only limited lip and cheek support.

Dental implants provide the following functional benefits:

• greater chewing capability
• improved esthetics
• improved speech
• greater comfort
• less bone resorption

and the following emotional benefits:

• improved self image and self-confidence
• improved social life

The above before and after pictures illustrate this difference.

 Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
 Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309