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Implant-supported dentures in Herriman

If your denture slips when you eat or talk, anchoring it to implants can hold it steady. This page covers full-arch choices for people missing most or all of their teeth.

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What is an implant-supported denture?

It is a denture that clips or locks onto implants placed in your jaw. A small number of implants can hold a whole arch of teeth. Because it is anchored, it does not rely on suction or paste to stay in.

  • Often held by four or more implants per arch
  • Comes in snap-in and fixed styles
  • Can often be built to work with your current implants or a new set

Who it is for

This option is made for people who are missing most or all of the teeth on the top, the bottom or both. It may help if you:

  • Have a denture that rubs, rocks or falls out
  • Avoid foods you used to enjoy
  • Use adhesive every day and still worry about slipping
  • Have failing teeth and want to plan a full-arch fix

You still need enough bone in the jaw to hold the posts. If bone has thinned after years without teeth, a bone graft may be needed. If you are missing just one tooth, a single tooth implant is a better match. To see how all implant options compare, visit our implants overview.

What to expect

Snap-in or fixed?

  • Snap-in (removable). The denture clicks onto two to four implants. You take it out each night to clean it. It is steadier than a regular denture and usually needs fewer posts.
  • Fixed. The teeth are screwed to four or more implants and only your dentist removes them. It feels closer to natural teeth and often has no palate on the top.
  1. Consult and scans. Your dentist checks your bone, bite and face shape, and you talk about which style fits your goals. Your dentist will plan your implants with you.
  2. Extractions and implants. Any remaining teeth that cannot be saved are removed, and the posts are placed with the area numbed.
  3. Healing. You wear a temporary denture while the bone bonds to the posts over a few months.
  4. Final denture. Your custom denture is made, fitted and attached.

Daily care

With a snap-in denture, take it out each night. Brush the denture and clean around each post. The small parts that grip the posts wear over time and are swapped at your checkups. With a fixed denture, brush twice a day and use a water flosser under the bridge. Plan on checkups and cleanings at least twice a year so we can check the posts and gums.

Cost and insurance

Your cost depends on the care you need and your dental plan. After your exam, we give you an estimate and go over what your insurance is likely to cover before any treatment starts. We work with most major dental plans and accept CareCredit.

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FAQ

Questions about implant-supported dentures

Can I convert my current denture?
Sometimes. If your denture fits well and is in good shape, it may be fitted with parts that snap onto new implants. Your dentist will check if that will work for you.
How many implants will I need?
A snap-in lower denture may need only two. A fixed arch often needs four or more. The number depends on your bone and the style you choose.
Can I eat normally?
Most people can chew a much wider range of foods than with a regular denture. You may still want to go easy on very hard or sticky foods to protect the teeth.
How long do implant dentures last?
The implants themselves can last many years. The denture teeth wear down and often need to be replaced after 10 to 20 years. Good home care and checkups help them last.
Is it worth it compared with a regular denture?
It costs more and takes longer. Many people find the steady fit makes eating, talking and smiling much easier. Your dentist can compare both with you so you can decide.

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