What Are Implant Dentures?
A dental implant is a small post inserted into your jawbone to act as support for a dental restoration. We can place multiple implants in your jaw to place a partial or full denture that replaces multiple teeth at once. Thanks to the implants acting like new roots, your dentures will look and feel like your original teeth, and they’ll allow you to enjoy all kinds of foods. One of two options for implant dentures may be recommended depending on your situation.
Fixed/Permanent Implant Dentures
Fixed dentures, as the name implies, remain in place at all times. They need more bone density to support them, which is why you might need a bone graft before getting this type of denture. Usually, about 4 to 6 implants placed in strategic areas are needed to support a full fixed denture.
Removable Implant Dentures
Some dentures are made to snap on and off your implant posts so that you can remove them at any time like regular dentures. This option requires less bone density and fewer implants, so it may be the best choice for patients who have already experienced bone loss. Removable dentures are also sometimes called “overdentures” or “Snap-On dentures.”