Implant Retained Denture in Upland

If you’re missing all of your teeth, Azar & Kepic can replace them with full-mouth dental implants, upper, lower, or both.

There are generally two types of implant dentures: bar-retained and ball-retained. Both dentures attach by way of a snap-on mechanism, the first to a bar that runs along the implants on the palate and the second to small ball jointed pegs at the end of each implant, corresponding to its matching snap on the denture.

An implant-retained denture is a type of dental appliance that a periodontist can use to replace several missing teeth throughout the mouth or even an entire dental row. First, the root structures of missing teeth are restored by inserting surgical-grade titanium posts directly into the jawbone. These posts are then joined to metal connectors with snap-fit abutments visible above the gum line. Next, a partial or full denture can be attached to these abutments to restore a person's smile. The procedure is known as an Implant Retained Denture.

Our office accepts new patients. A referral from a dentist is not required.

An over denture fits on top of natural teeth or dental implants. Many patients suffer from ill-fitting and loose dentures that move or even fall out when speaking or eating. One way of solving this problem is to construct a dental plate that goes over and attaches to something underneath it. Keeping a few natural teeth or placing dental implants in the bone under the denture helps keep the jaw bone healthy. Implants avoid the natural jaw bone loss often seen after teeth extraction. Traditional dentures go over natural teeth. Instead, a denture can be made that goes over and attaches to one or both cuspids. Implants supported over dentures fit on top of dental implants. A retainer bar or retention balls are placed on the implants, and special attachments are inserted into the denture to grab onto these retention devices.

A novel method using mini-implants is becoming increasingly popular. Mini implants are very thin, long titanium implants that screw into the jaw bone. A periodontist can often retrofit an old denture, allowing a secure connection to the mini implants.