Implant-Retained Dentures
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What Are Implant-Retained Dentures and How Do They Work?
Implant-retained dentures, often called “clip-on dentures,” are securely attached to dental implants placed in your jawbone. These implants serve as sturdy anchors, ensuring your dentures stay firmly in place. An implant-retained denture, supported firmly by dental implants, provides stability and easy cleaning. At Denturly, we offer an affordable solution for replacing all your teeth, ensuring reliability and improved functionality.
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How Do They Work?
1. Implant Placement: Your dentist will carefully place the implants into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. These implants will fuse with your jawbone over time, creating a strong foundation for your dentures.
2. Attachment of Dentures: Once the implants have healed, custom-made dentures are attached to them using special connectors. These connectors allow your dentures to snap onto the implants, holding them securely in place.
3. Enjoy Your Smile: With implant-retained dentures, you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence. No more worrying about your dentures slipping or clicking while you talk!
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Process of Implant Retained Dentures
At Denturly, we utilise state-of-the-art CBCT and intraoral digital scanners to ensure top-notch dental care for our patients. These tools help us plan treatments meticulously, reducing treatment times and enhancing outcomes.
1. Initial Consultation: You will meet with our clinician who will assess you and discuss your treatment options with you.
2. Interoral Scan: An initial scan is conducted by our Implant Retained Denture team, allowing us to design the necessary dentures and provide provisional guides for implant placements.
3. CBCT Scan: A comprehensive CBCT scan is undertaken which provides precise measurements following which a detailed dental report is generated outlining clinical findings, finalised treatment procedures and timescales.
4. Implant-retained denture manufacture: Our clinic utilises the latest digital dental techniques for precise dentistry, including the creation of implant-retained dentures by our prosthodontic technicians.
5. Implant Placement: Dental implant placement is a minor oral surgery performed under local anaesthesia. Implants are placed into the bone-like tooth roots using the highest quality materials. The whole process is usually done within half a day.
6. Review: Implants can take 6 weeks to 3 months to integrate with the bone, usually without pain. You continue to wear your teeth during this period with suitable reviews undertaken post-treatment.
Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures:
1. Enhanced Stability: Dental implants provide sturdy anchors, ensuring dentures stay firmly in place without slipping or shifting.
2. Improved Comfort: Secure attachment to implants eliminates discomfort from dentures rubbing against gums, enhancing overall comfort.
3. Natural Look and Feel: Implant-retained dentures closely mimic natural teeth in appearance and function, providing a seamless blend with your smile and boosting confidence.
4. Preservation of Jawbone Health: Dental implants stimulate bone growth, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure for a youthful appearance.
5. Longevity and Durability: With proper care, implant-retained dentures offer long-term tooth replacement, avoiding frequent adjustments or replacements required with traditional dentures.
How much does an implant-retained denture cost?
- Lower: £2,500
- Upper: £3,000
- Both Upper and Lower: £5,000
In summary, implant-retained dentures offer a secure and comfortable solution for missing teeth, promising a happier, healthier smile. If you’re interested in learning more, book your consultation with Denturly today at www.denturly.com/book-online or call us at 0808 304 8960.