Implant-Retained Dentures

What Are Implant-Retained Dentures?

Unlike traditional dentures, which rely on suction and soft tissue support to stay in place and are removable, implant retained dentures dentures combine the advantages of dentures with those of dental implants. These are also commonly referred to as implant supported dentures, combining the advantages of dentures with the strength of implants. You get to enjoy the stability, esthetics, and longevity of implants with the affordability of dentures, as well as a much shorter recovery period than a full-mouth reconstruction with conventional individual implants would require.

How Do Implant-Retained Dentures Work?

Where conventional dental implants are one per tooth, implant-retained dentures are held in place by only four implants per arch to give them permanent stability. That’s about 24 fewer implants! Because these dentures are supported by implants, they function as a more secure denture solution. They do not rely on suction alone and help reduce bone loss in the jaw. They are more common for the lower jaw, but can also be made for the upper jaw.

If you are looking for implant supported dentures Phoenix, this treatment offers enhanced chewing ability and improved confidence when speaking or smiling.

Who Does Dr. Fullenkamp Recommend Them For?

Dr. Fullenkamp may recommend implant-retained dentures for patients with no natural teeth remaining if they still have enough healthy jaw bone to support the implants, particularly when full-mouth reconstruction with individual implants is outside the patient’s price range. If you would like to learn more about implant supported dentures in Phoenix, AZ, please call (602) 864-7400 or send us an email.