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
Barbara – No longer the Chair of Doom
Hi, i am almost at the end of my implant surgery. I have had a front tooth and one just to the side done so it was obviously very important that the implants looked good, matched the colour of my other teeth and looked like my own teeth. They do look good, they do match and they do look like i grew them myself!
Without wishing to bore you with my dental phobic history; i was a gibbering wreck, i couldn’t go to work on the days i visited the dentist and quite often couldn’t go the day after either!
I would guess that i must have been one of the worst cases that Andrew and his team have encountered; whimpering, yelping, whining and unable to breath – and that was just in the waiting room.
However, since finding Andrew: oh happy day, i am a changed woman!
I no longer have the fear, no longer call the dentist chair ‘the chair of doom’ and can go to work both before and after treatment….on the same day!
Not only has he worked miracles with my teeth he has also stopped me being terrified….no mean feat!
The team who work with him are equally great and deserve much credit as well.
If you are petrified i can only say go see him. He and the team will sort out your teeth and your fear.
Dental Services: Dental Implants, Single Dental Implants, Full Mouth Dental Implants, Painless Dentistry
Upper Jaw Implants – Painless!
Had a full upper jaw implant procedure 3 weeks ago and I’m absolutely delighted with the results. My smile has returned and confidence restored, from the initial consultation with Andrew Fennell his whole staff were totally professional and extremely caring. Special mention to Lauren the hygienist, Denise on reception, Toni who assisted during the procedure, Jim the technician and or course Andrew an absolute superstar.
I had some swelling immediately afterwards but almost no pain and it now is staring to feel natural. Thanks to all at winning smiles.
