What Are Snap-In Implant Dentures?
Snap-In Implant Dentures are specifically designed dentures that can easily attach (snap-in) to the dental implants installed by your doctor. By anchoring your dentures with dental implants, you can benefit from:
Enhance your dining experience | By anchoring your denture with dental implants, individuals can savor their preferred dishes with increased strength and self-assurance.
Non-removable | Stays fixed in the mouth, unlike removable dentures.
Smile and laugh with confidence, knowing your dentures are secure.
Experience greater comfort | Dentures with reduced movement, minimal rubbing and chafing
Receive better nutrition | Chew up food better
Minimal bone requirement | Ideal for patients with insufficient bone for implants.
Prevent bone loss | Although bone loss may persist after tooth extraction, dental implants stimulate the jaw, promoting ongoing bone production.
Minimize or eradicate gagging | In certain instances, a segment of the palate may be excised, revealing the mouth's roof. This action diminishes or eradicates the gagging sensation induced by your denture.
Increased comfort | Dental implants help reduce or eliminate the irritation caused by movement of the dentures.
Enhance taste | Certain patients with implants may undergo partial removal of their upper denture's palate, improving their ability to taste food.
Snap-In Implant Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures, though aesthetically pleasing and affordable, lack in functionality, stability, and chewing capacity. Drawbacks of non-implant dentures include:
Reduced chewing ability | The lower denture's movement restricts chewing power, typically only 10-20% of natural teeth. Tongue and cheek movements constantly destabilize the lower denture.
Speech | Speaking can be difficult due to the movement of the lower denture.
Embarrassment | Stemming from the fear of dentures slipping out, individuals struggle to eat, laugh, and speak comfortably in the presence of others.
Pain | Traditional dentures, particularly lower ones, frequently shift, leading to gum irritation and pain.
Poor nutrition | Again, due to the loss of chewing power, patients may be unable to eat a balanced diet and chew food sufficiently for proper digestion.
Bone loss | Following tooth extraction, individuals usually experience significant bone loss and will continue to undergo this process throughout their lifetime. Consequently, wearing conventional dentures becomes increasingly challenging as time goes on.
Gagging | Many people gag due to the traditional upper denture covering the roof of their mouth, which provides suction and stability. However, trimming the denture to reduce this gagging results in decreased stability and loss of natural suction.
Snap-In Implant Dentures help to improve all of these issues tremendously.
Am I a Candidate?
Almost all patients qualify! We’ll require a brief consultation to confirm. During this visit, we’ll capture a 3D scan of your jawbones, the dentist will conduct an oral exam, and they will thoroughly review your medical history with you.
How Many Implants Will I Need?
Upper | A minimum of 4 implants is necessary for an upper implant denture.
Lower | While a lower implant denture can function with only 2 implants, the addition of 3 or 4 implants usually results in a notable enhancement in retention and stability.
Snap-In Implant Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures
Snap-In Implant Dentures Cost
This pricing is unbeatable in the area while also delivering the optimal outcome. We achieve this through a skilled dentist who handles the entire process from start to finish alongside a proficient in-house dental lab technician. Together, they have executed this procedure countless times.
$9,999
Starting as low as: $135/mo2 Implants
LowerReplaces all of your bottom teeth with a secure denture held in by 2 dental implants.
This price includes 2 dental implants, abutments, snaps, and the snap-in denture. It does not include the price of extraction
INCLUDES 5 YEAR WARRANTY
Available Financing & Payment Options
Investing in dental implants is a great way to enhance yourself, and dividing this expense into monthly payments can make these services more budget-friendly and convenient. We partner with different financiers to provide payment plans that can cover the full cost or a portion of your dental implant treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
An upper implant denture needs a minimum of 4 implants, while a lower implant denture necessitates at least 2 implants. Generally, the greater the number of implants, the higher the stability of your denture. This holds particularly true for the lower denture, where having three or four implants is typically superior to just 2.
We do not offer zirconia implants as they are new and their long-term success is unknown. We prioritize the most successful and predictable results for our patients, which is why we currently do not provide this type of implant.
Snap-In Implant Dentures Procedure Timeline
The process typically takes around 6 months from start to finish.
1
Procedure
After extracting all teeth and performing any required oral surgeries, the implants are inserted into the jawbone. Subsequently, the implants usually become unnoticeable. They will remain untouched in your jaw for a minimum of 4 months as your bone fuses with them (osseointegration).
2
Post Op
We will meet again for a brief post-operative visit, typically scheduled the day after your procedure. During this appointment, we will assess your mouth, ensure optimal comfort with dentures, and address any inquiries you may have.
3
Soft Liners / Soft Re-Fittings
Soft liners are cushions that we periodically place in your denture as you heal. They fill in spaces between your gums and dentures that form as you heal, and they also provide cushioning for your gums. They enhance the fit and feel of your dentures.
4
Uncovery
This is a minor surgery where we uncover the implants and add tiny healing abutments on them to shape your gums and ready you for snap-in dentures.
5
Attachment of Implants to Dentures
We will replace your healing abutments with denture abutments and complete the required steps to connect your dentures to implants. This process typically takes a day, but occasionally may require a bit more time.
