Implant Retained Dentures (Overdenture) Near You
The process begins with a consultation and detailed records, including impressions and measurements, so we can plan an overdenture that matches your mouth and bite. Your denturist places the dental implants, and a healing period follows so the implants can integrate with the jawbone. Healing timelines vary from patient to patient, and the next steps are coordinated based on your denturist’s guidance.
Once healing is complete, we create the overdenture and fit the attachment components so the denture connects securely to the implants. During this phase, you will work with our team to choose the tooth shade, shape, and overall style, and we will check how the overdenture functions during speaking and chewing to help support a comfortable, stable fit.
Implant retained dentures are typically removable, but they are held in place by an attachment system that connects the denture to the implants. This can be especially helpful for patients who have struggled with a lower denture that shifts, or who want improved comfort without choosing a fixed denture. If you are comparing removable implant options with a fixed alternative, you may also want to review implant supported dentures.
How the Process Works and What to Expect
Planning begins with gathering detailed impressions and measurements so your overdenture can be tailored to your mouth and bite. Patients visiting us for the first time can review what to expect in patient information and submit forms in advance through the new patient form. after this planning stage, your denturist places the implants, followed by a necessary healing period that allows them to fuse with the jawbone. When healing is complete and approved by your denturist, we move forward with creating a denture that attaches securely using the appropriate connection system.
To refine the final result, you will meet with our team to make selections for tooth shade, shape, and overall appearance. We assess how the overdenture fits with your bite and how it performs during speaking and chewing, then fine-tune the design before completing the appliance.
As time passes, natural changes in the gums and jawbone may affect how the overdenture fits. Relines can often improve comfort and stability as these changes occur, and additional details are available in denture rebases and relines. If your overdenture begins to feel loose, causes irritation, or feels different than expected, contact our clinic through our page so we can arrange an evaluation.
