You are not alone if you are missing multiple teeth; many people have this problem. Traditionally, dentures were used to replace missing teeth, but a more modern option is to have an implant-supported denture. A denture secured with dental implants is also called an overdenture, implant-supported denture, or implant overdenture. It can be an excellent solution for anyone fed up dealing with loose dentures or who is facing multiple tooth loss.

What Are Denture Implants?

Denture implants or implant-supported dentures are dental appliances designed to replace several teeth simultaneously. This appliance is very similar to a traditional denture, but instead of resting directly on your gums, it is supported by dental implants inserted into your jawbone. These dental implants have special attachments that clip onto corresponding attachments on the fitting surface of the denture.

Sometimes a bar is fitted onto the dental implants in the jaw, and the implant denture attaches to this bar. The result is an implant denture held firmly in place, offering increased stability and improved strength for chewing and biting food compared with an ordinary denture that merely rests on the gums. You can remove the denture for cleaning and regular maintenance.

How Do Denture Implants Work?

With denture implants, several implants are inserted into your jawbone to provide optimal support. With some solutions, the implants are inserted towards the front of the jawbone, which is naturally thicker and stronger. Alternatively, they may be situated evenly throughout your jawbone.

Usually, you need at least four dental implants to support a complete arch of teeth, but everyone has different oral health needs, so we will always recommend the number of implants we know will provide excellent long-term support.