Dentures

Full or partial dentures can be used to replace multiple teeth. Dentures not only replace teeth but also provide lip support in cases where there has been increased bone loss often as a result of long term tooth loss. Implants can be used to create far more stable dentures by providing retentive anchors similar to press studs. These type of dentures are called overdentures. Full upper dentures generally require four upper implants to achieve adequate stability. Full lower dentures can be improved with as few as two implants although three to four implants is sometimes required. The advantage of overdentures is that they are relatively easy to clean and provide lip support.