Implant-Retained Partials

What Are Implant-Retained Partials?

Unlike traditional removable partial dentures, which fit over the gums and clasp onto neighboring natural teeth to stay in place, an implant retained partial denture combines the advantages of dentures with the stability of dental implants. An implant supported partial denture is more stable and long-lasting than a conventional removable partial denture, while still being more affordable than replacing each missing tooth with individual implants. Patients searching for a partial implant supported denture often want improved comfort and security compared to traditional partial dentures.

How Do Implant-Retained Partials Work?

Where conventional dental implants are one per tooth, an implant retained partial denture may only require one or two implants to provide the needed stability. Once the implants are in place, the implant supported partial denture securely attaches on top, matching your remaining natural teeth while improving overall function. Because these partials are supported by the bone, they don’t put pressure on the gums. This makes chewing much easier and helps reduce bone loss in the jaw.

Who Does Dr. Fullenkamp Recommend Them For?

Dr. Fullenkamp may recommend an implant retained partial denture for patients with some remaining natural teeth who still have enough healthy jawbone to support implants, particularly when individual implants for each missing tooth are outside the patient’s price range.

If you would like to learn more about a partial implant supported denture in Phoenix, AZ, please call (602) 864-7400 or send us an email.