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Implant retained overdentures are removable dentures that are secured in place using dental implants. They are an excellent solution for patients who struggle with loose or uncomfortable conventional dentures and want greater stability when eating, speaking and smiling.
Unlike traditional dentures, which rely solely on the gums for support, implant retained overdentures attach to dental implants placed in the jawbone. This provides a more secure fit and can significantly reduce unwanted movement, improving both comfort and confidence.
There are several types of implant retained overdentures available, including stud-retained and bar-retained designs. The most suitable option will depend on your individual needs, oral health and treatment goals.
Dental implants are an ideal solution for the patient who struggles to cope with a conventional denture and is looking for a more secure fit. In many cases implants can eliminate the feel of a denture. There are a few options to consider when looking for an implant solution. Feel free to browse our dedicated pages for each option.
An Implant retained denture is a denture secured in the mouth by an implant, which is a small titanium rod that is inserted into the jaw bone. This ensures the denture is securely fixed in place.
At the Cosmetic Denture Clinic we work in conjunction with highly respected implant dentists to ensure the best possible care in providing dental implants.
We construct your denture from start to finish at our clinic, allowing us to maintain close attention to detail throughout the process and create a natural-looking smile tailored to you.
Implant retained dentures offer many advantages over conventional dentures. The conventional denture can look great but you may experience one or more of the potential downsides as detailed below.
An implant-retained denture can help stop the deterioration of your natural facial contours. Knowing your dentures are secured in place will increase your self-confidence, no more worrying about embarrassing dislodgement or hiding at the back of the restaurant.
When conventional dentures are glued with adhesives, the hard and chewy foods you love are often difficult to eat. Implant-retained denture will vastly improve your eating ability, allowing you to choose the foods you want to eat. With implant retained dentures you can chew your food more completely which aids in digestion, your diet can be more varied with the freedom to eat what you want.
Adhesives for denture retention, while convenient for some, do not truly secure your dentures in your mouth. Conventional dentures that are held-in with fixatives can easily dislodge, affect the taste of the foods you eat and can be very messy. The retention and stability are unmatched with implant-retained dentures, buying and carrying around denture adhesives will be a thing of the past.
Many patients we meet have the same issues- that their dentures are getting them down and holding them back- this does not need to be the case. The denture implant option allows you to take control and regain the quality of your life. Improved speech, improved chewing ability for many patients has a huge positive impact on their life. The feedback we get from patients once their denture is secured is great and only encourages us to give the very best treatment for our clients.
Unlike conventional dentures, implant-retained dentures use a titanium implant that bonds to living bone. This process, called osseointegration, helps preserve your jaw bone – slowing or even stopping the bone shrinkage that is common in patients with no teeth. In contrast, conventional dentures can actually accelerate bone loss due to the constant rubbing of the denture on the gums during chewing.
After 15 years of great service from my old gnashers they were a bit worn down and I decided with trepidation to get some new ones. I need not have worried the service I got from Alan and his team was second to none I received 3 or 4 fittings to make sure they fitted perfectly and they did. So I can strongly recommend anyone needing work on there gnashers, don’t go by this company. I leave you with a brilliant smile.
Dear Alan Just a little thank you for the fantastic dentures. Don't know what magic you used yesterday (Wed) but bottom dentures are now awesome. At last able to enjoy a meal with no problem and for that alone I thnk you so much. I knew when I went to you years & years ago that you were good, and now years later you have proved just how brilliant that you are. Thank you so much Regards Emma PS Staff are wonderful too
