Implant retained dentures in Tenbury Wells
How does an implant retained denture work?
An implant retained denture is a removable denture that clips onto two or more implants in the jaw instead of relying on suction. Small attachments called abutments on the implants click into the underside of the denture and hold it firmly, so it does not move when you eat or speak.
A conventional denture has nothing to hold on to. It relies on suction, and after teeth are lost the gums shrink, so there is less and less for it to grip. Many people quietly change what they eat and how they talk to work around it. You do not have to.
At Tenbury Dental Centre the implants are planned on a 3D CBCT scan and placed by Vishal Patel. The cost depends on how many implants your jaw needs, so it is quoted after your scan.
Quoted after your scanSuction only works while there is something to grip
When teeth are lost, the bone and gum that supported them are no longer in use and gradually shrink. A denture that fitted well a few years ago starts to rock, click and slip, and adhesive becomes part of every morning.
Implants change the mechanics. Instead of resting on the gum and hoping for suction, the denture snaps onto abutments fixed to implants in the bone. It stays put during a meal and comes off at night for cleaning, the same as before.
If you already have a denture you like, it can sometimes be adapted to fit the implants rather than remade. We will tell you at your consultation which makes more sense.
Four things patients notice first
It stays where it should
The denture is held by implants anchored in the bone, so it does not shift when you chew, laugh or talk.
Eating is easier
With the denture secure, you can bite into food you may have given up on. Biting into an apple, or reading a story aloud to a grandchild without worrying, is the kind of thing patients tell us about.
You taste your food again
Because it does not rely on suction, an upper implant denture usually leaves the roof of your mouth uncovered. Taste and temperature come back.
The bone stays in use
Implants keep the jawbone working, much as tooth roots do, which can help limit the shrinkage that loosens conventional dentures.
From loose denture to secure one in four stages
Assessment and scan
We examine your mouth and your current denture and take a 3D CBCT scan. That tells us how much bone there is and how many implants your jaw needs, usually two to four. You get a written plan and price.
Placing the implants
Under local anaesthetic, with sedation available, the implants are placed into the jaw and the gum is stitched. Your existing denture is adjusted so you can keep wearing it while you heal.
Healing
Over a few months the bone bonds to the implants. We see you to check progress and keep your denture comfortable in the meantime.
Fitting the denture
Abutments are fitted to the implants and your denture, new or adapted, is made to click onto them. We show you how to take it on and off and how to clean around the implants.
Healing times vary from person to person and are confirmed in your plan.
Implant retained denture, All-on-4 or conventional denture?
| Implant retained denture | All-on-4 | Conventional full denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed or removable | Removable. Clicks on and off | Fixed. Only your dentist removes it | Removable. Held by suction or adhesive |
| Implants needed | Usually two to four | Four per arch | None |
| Cleaning | Taken out and cleaned; implants brushed | Cleaned in the mouth like natural teeth | Taken out and cleaned |
| Roof of the mouth | Usually uncovered | Uncovered | Covered by the plate |
| Can my current denture be used? | Sometimes, adapted to the attachments | No, a new bridge is made | Yes, it is the denture |
| Cost | Priced after your scan | From £16,700 per arch | From £899 per arch |
With Vish and his great team, I have quite recently completed an ‘All on 4s’ dental implant. This is a complex undertaking and I cannot give them enough praise. Vish was clear and concise with information, thoughtful and empathic with care and the whole team showed their extraordinarily high level of technical skills which ‘All on 4s’ requires. Many many thanks to you all.
Lisa Anderson, Google review
Dental implants
| Dental implants | Fees |
|---|---|
|
Dental implant with crown
Includes a three year guarantee. |
Fees: From £2,850 |
|
All-on-4
A full arch supported by four implants. |
Fees: From £16,700 |
| Bone grafting | Fees: From £495 |
| Sinus lift | Fees: From £475 |
How does an implant retained denture stay in place?
Two or more implants are placed in the jaw. Each carries a small attachment called an abutment, and matching clips are built into the underside of the denture. The denture clicks down onto the abutments and is held firmly until you unclip it to clean it. No suction and no adhesive.
Can my existing denture be adapted to implants?
Sometimes. If your denture fits well, is in good condition and has enough room for the clips, it can be modified to snap onto the implants. If it is worn or ill-fitting, a new denture made for the attachments will serve you better. We will tell you which at your consultation.
How many implants do I need?
Usually two for a lower denture and two to four for an upper, depending on the bone your CBCT scan shows. The number affects the price, which is why we quote after the scan rather than before. More implants generally means a more stable denture and less of the mouth covered.
Do I still take it out at night?
Yes. An implant retained denture is removable by design. You unclip it at night to clean it and to let the gums rest, and you brush around the abutments in your mouth. If you would rather have teeth that stay in, All-on-4 is the fixed alternative.
All-on-4 or an implant retained denture: what is the difference?
Both use implants, but All-on-4 is a fixed bridge that only your dentist removes, while an implant retained denture is a plate you click on and off yourself. All-on-4 feels closer to natural teeth and costs more. An implant retained denture is simpler, usually needs fewer implants, and is a big improvement on a loose plate.
How much does an implant retained denture cost?
It depends on how many implants your jaw needs and whether your existing denture can be adapted, so we give you a written price after your consultation and scan. As a guide, a single implant with a crown is £2,850 on our fee list, and we offer an interest-free option over 12 months on treatment over £500, subject to status.
Tired of a denture that will not stay put?
Bring it with you. We will look at your denture, your gums and a 3D scan of your jaw, and tell you honestly what would help and what it would cost.
Priced after your scan. Treatment is subject to a consultation and clinical assessment. Every mouth is different, so what is right for you is something we work out together at your consultation. Individual results vary. Or get in touch here.
A full arch of fixed teeth on four implants, from £16,700. A provisional bridge is fitted on the day of surgery and the final bridge four to six months later.
A fixed replacement for one tooth, several teeth or a full arch. Implant with crown £2,850 with a 3 year guarantee on the fixture. Planned with a CBCT scan.