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Implant Supported Dentures in Palm Springs, CA
Snap-On Dentures
Snap-on dentures provide the economy of dentures with the benefits of dental implants. The primary concern that we hear when it comes to dentures is that patients wish they were more stable. Snap-on dentures, or overdentures, accomplish this goal with the placement of two or more dental implants in the jawbone. This is more economical than a full-mouth restoration based on dental implants and it requires less time from start to finish for the complete procedure. Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs of Palm Springs can provide you with a new denture or we can adapt an existing denture for use with dental implants.
Additional Benefits of Snap-On Dentures
Ordinary dentures are the most economical way to deal with the loss of teeth in an entire arch of the jaw. With an additional investment in your health and well-being, you can also gain the benefits of dental implants. A long-term consequence of denture wearing is the loss of jawbone due to a lack of root stimulation. With snap-on dentures, wherever we strategically place an implant, the surrounding bone is preserved while you chew. This significantly improves long-term outcomes for jawbone health and the preservation of your appearance.
How Many Dental Implants for Snap-On Dentures?
The present state of your jawbone is the major determinant for how many implants you need. The minimum is two implants, one each where the canines used to sit. Standard is four, with another pair located where the molars once were. Some jawbones require a different orientation of implants, or thinner implants that can still work when less bone is available. Of course, the more implants that we can install, the better the foundation that we can create for your dentures. Ultimately, two factors come into play with snap-on dentures:
- What is the minimum number of implants needed to safely support the denture?
- What is the patient’s budget for dental implant installation?
Tahquitz Dental Group Palm Springs wants to provide you with the dental restoration that fits your oral health needs while respecting your budget. To learn more about the specific implants that would work with your jaw and whether you would need a new denture or can adapt the one you have, contact us by phone or online to set up a no-obligation consultation.