All-on-X Immediate Load
All-on-4 dental implants are a dental solution available to people who are missing all of their teeth.
All-on-x Dental Implants can offer a better fitting and more functional solution than traditional dentures. Other benefits include not having to remove the appliance – just floss and brush like you would your natural teeth! It can also help maintain facial tissues and structure as well as be a more affordable, permanent dental solution. These are dentures used to provide a permanent solution to missing teeth by utilizing implants for a more secure and better looking fit. Two options are available; either prosthetic teeth are attached to many dental implants, or dental implants are used to hold a plate with prosthetic teeth in place.
DESCRIPTION:
- Fixed-detachable
- Implant retained and supported
- No transition phase(implants and teeth inserted on same day)
- Small prosthetic size
- Maximum Confidence
NOTES:
- Requires Precision Denture
- Day of Surgery
- Includes Covnersion phase (6 months) and all pos-operative care
- Permanent Prosthesis (after 6 months)
Permanent Dentures
The term ‘permanent dentures’ is used when referring to dentures anchored in the mouth by implants.
These are dentures used to provide a permanent solution to missing teeth by utilizing implants for a more secure and better looking fit. Two options are available; either prosthetic teeth are attached to many dental implants, or dental implants are used to hold a plate with prosthetic teeth in place.
Bar Retained Overdenture
Bar Retained Overdentures are a removable full appliance to support denture position.
These implants help keep the denture in place and provide better function and comfort. The cost involved is usually the reason why this type of denture is chosen over a fixed/removable bridge – although the end result can’t be compared.
DESCRIPTION:
- Removable
- Implant retained and supported
- Not immediate; transition phase for healing
- Large denture size
- Improved retention and confidence vs. locators
NOTES:
- Requires Precision Denture
- Implant placement (minimum 3)
- Milled Titanium Bar
- Locator Attachments (3-4)
Implant Anchored Overdenture
Implant Anchored Overdentures are an alternative for fixed/removable bridges, and provide improved retention compared to conventional dentures.
This is a removable overdenture which is anchored on implants. The old fashioned denture has many disadvantages and should be avoided if possible.
DESCRIPTION:
- Removable
- Implant retained
- Not immediate; transition phase, time of tratment
- Large denture size
- Improved retention and confidence vs. conventionall dentures
NOTES:
- Requires Precision Denture
- Implant placement (2-4)
- Locator Attachments (2-4)
- Requires Rebase
Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone is different, but on average 5 years for standard dentures and 7-10 years for precision dentures. Denture teeth wear down over time from daily use. Talk to your denturist if you find yourself having issues to avoid any damage to your mouth.
Yes! Dental Implants are a permanent solution for loose dentures. Implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the bone of your ridges. Then, your dentures “snap” or “screw” into place, allowing you to eat and speak with confidence with no denture movement.
Several appointments will be made in order to measure and fit your dentures. Multiple “try-in” appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit. At the final appointment, your denturist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture for a natural and comfortable fit.
- Dentures bring confidence to your smile, whether correcting a whole row or select teeth.
- Improved chewing, speech, and digestion.
- Enhanced smile and facial tissues.
