Implant-retained dentures (or Snap-on) work almost the same way as conventional dentures. Except that dental implants secure the prosthesis in place rather than relying on suction. Implant-retained dentures are removable and can be taken out to clean and reattached as needed.
Implant-retained denture process
Using a dental impression, we will custom make your dentures to fit your jaw and face perfectly.
Typically, the implants we use for securing a set of dentures are slightly smaller than standard dental implants.
We will attach a set of studs to your gum line where dentures can be attached during the procedure.
Following this, we will wait a few months until we can attach your newly customised dentures.
How long treatment takes
Typically, the length of treatment can last from three to six months. When we implant the titanium screws into your jaw, we need to give them enough time to heal and fuse with the surrounding jawbone to offer maximum stability.
We offer other procedures, like All-on-4 (Teeth in a Day), which speeds up this process. However, with all implant procedures, you will have to wait three months for the final restoration to be made.
Implant denture benefits
Implant-retained denture limitations
With any surgical procedure, there are pros and cons.
With implant-retained dentures, you can expect the restored ability to eat most foods successfully again. Still, even with the implant-based treatment, there will be certain food restrictions that the dentist will elaborate on in more detail.
Next, as the implant-retained dentures are removable, it is common for patients to experience slight movement.
However, this is nothing compared to traditional dentures, and many patients claim the difference is like night and day.
Why choose Maida Smiles for implants?
You might be surprised to discover that not many local or UK-based implant clinics work with both dentures and implants – combining the two truly is an art form.
However, here at Maida Smiles, we have proven capable of offering combined implant-supported treatments to edentulous cases where full-arch rehabilitation is required.
Loose and uncomfortable dentures are a thing of the past. So, say goodbye to yours today and improve your quality of life.
How much do they cost?
At Maida Smiles, our fee for placing implant-retained dentures begins from £6,500.
The price of our implant treatments includes the implant itself, the post (abutment) and the final restoration, which is a denture in this case.