Implant Retained Dentures

• We’ll first perform an X-ray or CBCT scan to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.
• At your next appointment, we’ll insert your implants – this will be done under local anaesthetic so you’re comfortable and pain-free throughout.
• We’ll place temporary dentures, or you can wear your current dentures at home.
• There’ll be a month or two waiting period while the implants fuse with the jawbone.
• We’ll place your permanent, personal dentures.

Instead of using a dental adhesive to hold the dentures in place, implant-retained dentures use a magnetic or frictional force.

Some patients may be able to continue using their current dentures indefinitely, but this will depend slightly on their age and quality. This can be a great cost—and time-effective solution for patients who use their current dentures in this way.

The exact number of implants we place will depend on the individual patient and their needs. If we’re replacing teeth in the upper jaw, we will place a minimum of four implants, while lower jaw replacement can need as few as two implants.