What are implant retained dentures?

Implant retained dentures are a horseshoe denture that clips on to underlying dental implants. This is the most economic of all treatment options to replace a full set of teeth by dental implants. The most affordable full arch dental implant treatment, it costs around half the price of fixed full mouth implants. With implant retained dentures you will still be able to enjoy foods such as steak however harder foods such as apples may be more of a challenge, as there is a risk the denture can dislodge.

Why choose horseshoe dentures?

The reason why a horseshoe denture can be used rather than a standard denture that they are  typically a lot bigger. This is because the horseshoe denture has to physically clips onto the implants supporting it. This is where the support and retention comes from, not the soft tissues which is the case in a regular denture.

The number of tooth implants used in implant retained dentures are typically anywhere between 2-4 per arch. The process is similar to the implant-retained bridge however there is usually an extra appointment to take accurate records of the patient's bite and jaw shape. This ensures the relationship between the horseshoe denture and the underlying retaining implants is a tight-fitting one.

Implant-retained dentures are also an excellent option for patients that need to replace a full set of teeth but don’t have sufficient bone to support the number of implants needed for an implant-retained bridge, and so this treatment option should always be taken seriously by both the dentist and patient.

To find out more about dental implants and general dentistry, get in touch with Yorkshire Dental Suite.