What Is an Implant-Supported Overdenture ?
Implant-Supported Overdentures have revolutionized the way surgeons and dentists think of replacing a full set of teeth. Standard dentures are unsecured with inherent limitations and some patients complain that most often, dentures are painful, loose, and unstable.
Modern dentistry can help with implant-supported dentures. The Implant-Supported Overdenture replaces your missing teeth with a full denture that has minimal palatal coverage. Fewer implants are needed and overall treatment time and cost is reduced. Overdentures stay connected with the implants through a variety of abutment-based attachments (ball, magnets, and resilient stud attachments such as Locators).
The most appropriate attachment system for your individual needs relates to a variety of factors that are determined early in the treatment. Typically, a temporary set of teeth can be placed on the same day of surgery which allows you to lead a normal life immediately after surgery. After a short healing period, your dentist will place the final denture and your quality of life is improved, and you can start enjoying your favourite foods again with renewed confidence.
- A cost-effective solution
When compared to some other implant-supported restoration methods, your new replacement teeth require fewer implants for each jaw. For a lower denture two implants are usually required and four for the top denture.
Cost
• Lower $8000
• Upper $12,000
- Reduced need for bone grafting
The special angled placement of two of the implants ensures a secure and stable anchorage for the replaced arch, often making bone grafting unnecessary.
- Faster treatment and healing time
Your replacement arch can be attached to your implants immediately after insertion.
- Scientifically proven and documented
Implant-Supported Overdentures have had good clinical outcomes from decade-long studies with favourable results.
