Implant Retained Dentures
An implant-retained denture is a denture held in place by dental implants.
These dentures may be removable by the patient or be of a fixed design and thereby is removable only by the dentist.
Prior to the advent of implants, a patient who had lost all of their teeth was limited to wearing complete dentures and the stability and retention of those dentures was unpredictable at best and impossible at worst.
With the use of as few as two implants, we are able to construct a removable denture which snaps into place and provides excellent retention and stability. With more implants, it is possible to fabricate a fixed denture or a fixed dental bridge, which is just like having one's own teeth.
Dental Implant Retained Dentures provide superior function
Compared to conventional removable dentures, implant-retained dentures are far superior. A person's chewing ability with complete conventional dentures is only about 15% of a person with natural teeth. Implant-retained dentures allow a person to function up to 100% as well as with complete natural teeth.
The procedure involves consulting with Dr. Cohen to determine the best course of treatment. Once decided upon, extensive dental images are taken and the chosen number of implants are placed. Once implants are healed and solidly in place, the fixed or removable dentures are fabricated and placed. Follow-up visits are necessary to clean the implants just like one would clean natural teeth and to ensure that the dentures are performing as planned. Once made, these dentures will provide years of excellent service.
Under the proper circumstances, a implant retained dentures can be placed on an implant the same day the implant is placed. Dr. Cohen's Greenwich dental practice and lab are unique in that Dr. Cohen is one of a handful of dentists trained in both surgically placing your implant(s) and fabricating the crown(s).
Our on site Dental Lab Provides a Perfect Match
We understand the limitations of producing dental restorations and create a perfect match for you in our own dental lab. Color, shape, and alignment make the difference. We offer custom designed dentures.