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Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants

Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page).  When this happens there are several options:

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1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was

2) Replace the tooth  or teeth with a Dental Implant (Learn More Here)

3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here)

4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the

      top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). (Learn More Here)

5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable

      (We talk about this here)

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What is a Partial Denture?  What is a Denture?

  • Before reading this page, you may want to read This Page to learn some basic information about Dentures and Partial Dentures.

 

Why would I want my Partial Denture or Full Denture attached to Implants?

  • It will make your Denture or Partial Denture much more stable so that you can eat better and not worry about it moving when you speak or smile

  • Research shows that you can chew about 7 times better with a denture that is attached to implants

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What are the Steps to getting a Partial Denture or a Full Denture attached to implants

  • The steps can very depending on your mouths specific needs, but in general it will be something like this:
     

  1. Come in to our office and we can get some x-rays and discuss your dental needs and your goals.

  2. If you decide that you would like Dental Implants then the next step is to meet with an Implant Specialist (a "Periodontist"). A Periodontist is a dentist that has gone to an extra 3 years of school AFTER dental school to learn about dental implants and gum surgeries. 

  3. The Periodontist will take a 3D x-ray to access your bone health

  4. The Periodontist will then call me and we will go over all the information together, and discuss your goals with your mouth.

  5. The periodontist (or myself) will then have a free consultation appointment with you to go over all of your options. 

  6. If you decide that Implants are for you then the Periodontist will set up a time to remove your tooth or teeth (if they have not already been removed) and place your dental implant (or implants)​

  7. There will be a healing time of 3-6 months. We can make removable false teeth for you to wear while you heal. These false teeth are ready before the teeth are removed so you never have to go around without teeth in your mouth.

  8. After the periodontist says everything is healed and ready you come to my office and we take a scan of your implant locations. This appointment is about 40 minutes and pain free. The lab then makes the Partial Denture or Full Denture that will attach to the Implants.

  9. (Sometimes we can take a Denture that you already have and get it to fit over and attach to the new implants in your mouth)

  10. After 3-4 weeks the new Partial Denture or Full Denture is ready and we will attach it to your implants for you.

  11. Your all done!

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For More Information, and for Instructions on "How to Take Care of a Partial", please look at the document below:

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