Implant Retained Denture

An implant denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by, and attached to, implants in the gums; whereas a regular denture rests on the gums.

When a person doesn't have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants, an implant denture is used. It has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants in the jaw bone.

Implant dentures can be fitted to either the upper or lower jaw, but tend to be made for the lower jaw as regular dentures tend to be less stable there.

Usually, a regular denture made to fit an upper jaw is quite stable on its own and doesn't need the extra support offered by implants.

Benefits of an Implant Retained Denture:

• Improved Confidence
• Stability during eating
• Less food seepage under the denture
• A feeling close to that of your natural teeth
• Dietary nutritional 
• Implant retained dentures offer stability and support for anchoring removable dentures, either full or partial.
• The denture stays firmly in place while chewing, but can be removed for easy cleaning.

Two or more implants are used to stabile a full lower denture as this allows freedom to eat whatever you like without the movement of the lower denture. Optimum tooth replacement is achieved with dental implants for supporting full dentures or precision attachments for partial dentures.