Implant-retained dentures are specialist dentures which are supported by 2 or 4 dental implants placed in the jaw. We can also provide stand-alone dentures, or implants can be put in to support your existing denture.
These are a wonderful way of replacing all the teeth in upper/lower or both jaws.
For the replacement of multiple teeth, Removable Implant Teeth (Implant-Dentures) represent an excellent option for comfort, appearance, function and cost:
The advantages of Removable Dentures
- They stay put. When you talk or eat they won’t budge. You can even eat Steak with them!
- More comfort in the mouth. The implant supports mean they can be much smaller than false teeth (dentures) – the palate is left clear for proper enjoyment of your food and the absence of the classic denture-lisp.
- Easy to clean. Implant-retained dentures are easily removed for cleaning and do not get much food trapped under them, unlike conventional dentures.
- They are only removed for cleaning. No more teeth in a glass by the side of the bed!
- They are less expensive than a full set of implant teeth
- Last over ten years. The longest-surviving implants have been in place for 25 years.
When are immediate implants possible?’
This technology transforms the humble denture from a loose, food catching, great lump of uselessness to a slim, snug fitting and firmly attached set of teeth that you can eat anything with and never fear of them slipping out from under your nose while chatting at the Queen’s garden party (or for that matter, down the Social club)!
This treatment is the most effective way of replacing large amounts of teeth, even when compared to other treatments.
- Cheaper than implant bridges
- Easier to clean than implant bridges
- Half the price of implant bridges
How does it work?
Implant-dentures rest on the gum but have 2 or 4 implants to hold them in place addressing one the major problem that patients talk about with normal dentures – the fact that they simply don’t stay still when eating and talking.
Implant-dentures stay in so you don’t have to.
TREATMENT TIME: Treatment normally lasts 8-12weeks
How long do they last?
The female parts inside the implant teeth(locator-connectors) are made of nylon and they do wear over time. Mostly they last 12-24 months between exchanges but some patients who wear them hard find that they need to be replaced more often . Often they can be replaced when you come for your normal 6 month examination. There is a fee for their replacement.
We encourage all our implant patients to visit the hygienist every 3-6 months depending on how ‘at risk’ they are of losing their implants long term.
Feel free to browse a gallery selection of our before and after
Dental Implant case studies
Costs
On average, the implant retained denture costs half what a fixed implant bridge would.
You can be very sure that once you have been in for your assessment and we give you the final estimate, the cost will be the same as what we discussed at your consultation visit.
The only added expense for you ongoing would be hygiene visits and the cost of extractions prior to implant placement.
Don’t expect to pay if you need your temporary teeth adjusted shortly after fitting, or indeed if you require any adjustments to the permanent teeth at the end of your treatment.
If you are worried you may be about to lose all or some of your teeth, please come and talk to us.
Things are probably not as bad as you think, and we are always happy to talk you through the range of solutions that will help, as quickly or slowly as you need to go.
The Free Consultation
Without seeing things for ourselves, we can’t tell people what their options are.
And so with that in mind, we are happy to offer free consultations, as this is a big decision for most people. We are careful to take budget, comfort and appearance into account when explaining all the available choices and there is never any pressure to proceed, and certainly not on the day.
We set out to be a friendly practice and try to provide everybody with what’s right for them, at an affordable cost. We hope our dentist reviews give that impression.
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What they say about us
Scared of Dentists, Not Any More
After being scared of the dentist for many years ( and that’s an understatement ) I finally plucked up the courage to have a full implant denture.
Andrew and Toni his dental assistant put me at ease and explained in detail what would happen.
I would just like to say thank you so much for helping me through my fears and of course for my lovely new teeth I’m having to learn to smile again as I haven’t for years, but I can now, thanks to Andrew and his team. They are real professionals from the moment you walk through the door you have a friendly welcome from the girls on reception, and they have great hygienists too (Lauren and Louise ). Thank you Winning Smiles I’ll never go anywhere else
No judgment dentistry – This is a safe space
I was so nervous when I contacted winning smiles as I had not seen a dentist for some time and knew my gums were a mess and my bottom 2 teeth were very loose. Denise contacted me the following day, she was so kind and sympathetic as I was so nervous about seeing the dentist.
I did not want to be judged for having not had any treatment for so long. Denise reassured me that my consultation with Andrew Fennell would be judgemental free and very professional. I booked to see Andrew a few weeks later and from that day all I can say is that I have never looked back.
Before my implant treatment, I have had several intense treatments for my gum disease with Anita Sarkadi.
Anita has been amazing, treating my gum disease over several months and there has now been a vast improvement in my gum health.
Andrew and Sam – what can I say -over several months I have had treatment for dental implants for my bottom two teeth.
The treatment was almost painless as advertised and knowing how scared I was this was a blessing.
I can not thank you both for your patience, and the professionalism and kindness that you showed to me.
I now have the confidence to smile again!
Thank You.
Antoinette
