Implant Retained Dentures
Restore Your Smile and Confidence: Implant-Retained Dentures
Do you struggle with loose, uncomfortable traditional dentures? At Lakeridge Dental Centre, we offer implant-retained dentures—a modern solution that anchors your replacement teeth securely to your jawbone, offering a foundation of stability you can trust.
Implant-retained dentures combine the affordability of dentures with the stability, function, and health benefits of dental implants. They are an excellent option for patients missing most or all of their teeth who want to improve their quality of life.
Types of Implant-Retained Dentures
Implant-retained dentures are generally categorized by how they are secured and whether you can remove them yourself. Your dentist at Lakeridge Dental Centre will help you choose the option best suited for your oral health, jawbone density, and lifestyle.
1. Removable Implant-Retained Dentures (Overdentures)
These dentures snap onto a few dental implants placed in your jaw. This method dramatically improves stability compared to conventional dentures but still allows you to remove the appliance for daily cleaning.
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Attachment Methods:
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Ball Attachment Denture (Locator System): The implants have a ball-shaped attachment on top, and the denture has corresponding sockets that snap firmly into place. This is a common and cost-effective solution, especially for the lower jaw.
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Bar Attachment Denture: A thin metal bar is attached to four to six implants. Your custom denture is fitted with special clips or attachments that clip onto the bar for an extremely secure and stable fit.
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Key Features:
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Removable: You take them out daily for cleaning and maintenance.
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Improved Stability: Significantly reduces slipping, rocking, and sore spots.
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Less Palate Coverage (Upper Jaw): Often eliminates the need for the denture to cover the entire roof of your mouth, which improves your ability to taste food.
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2. Fixed Implant-Retained Dentures
This option provides the closest function and feel to natural teeth. The full arch of replacement teeth is permanently secured to the dental implants (typically four to six or more) with screws. Only your dentist can remove them for maintenance.
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Key Features:
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Non-Removable: They are permanently fixed in your mouth, offering maximum stability and confidence. You care for them like natural teeth.
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Maximum Chewing Power: Restores up to 100% of natural chewing function, allowing you to eat all your favourite foods.
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Superior Comfort and Feel: Because they are fully supported by the implants, they do not press on your gums.
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Eliminates Palate Coverage: This design completely leaves the roof of your mouth uncovered, fully restoring your sense of taste and temperature.
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The Life-Changing Benefits
Choosing implant-retained dentures over traditional dentures can offer a profound improvement in your daily life and long-term oral health.
- Exceptional Stability & Confidence: The implants act as secure anchors, eliminating the slipping, clicking, and embarrassing movement often associated with traditional dentures. Speak, laugh, and eat with total confidence.
- Preserve Jawbone Health: Dental implants mimic natural tooth roots, stimulating the jawbone and preventing the bone loss (resorption) that occurs after tooth loss. This helps maintain your natural facial structure and prevents that “sunken” appearance.
- Improved Chewing Function: Experience a dramatic increase in biting and chewing force. You can enjoy a wider, more nutritious variety of foods—including things like steak, fresh fruit, and crisp vegetables—that you may have avoided before.
- Enhanced Taste Sensation: For the upper jaw, the implant-retained options often eliminate the need to cover the palate (roof of the mouth), restoring your ability to fully taste and enjoy your food.
- Comfort & Reduced Sore Spots: Because the denture is supported by the implants and not resting on your gums, you experience significantly reduced pressure on the soft tissues, virtually eliminating painful sore spots.
- Long-Term Solution: While the denture itself may need maintenance, the dental implants can last a lifetime with proper care, making them an excellent long-term investment in your health and smile.
- No More Messy Adhesives: The secure fit of implant-retained dentures means you will no longer need to rely on denture pastes or adhesives.
Is an Implant-Retained Denture Right for You?
Implant-retained dentures are a preferred tooth replacement for many patients missing all of their teeth in one or both arches. To be a candidate, you generally need to have sufficient jawbone density to support the implants.
At Lakeridge Dental Centre, your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. Using advanced imaging technology, we will meticulously examine your oral health and bone structure to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Ready to explore a secure, stable, and beautiful new smile?