Dentures
Dentures are prosthetic devices custom made to your mouth that replace missing teeth, and are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues.
rely on bone and tissue to stay in mouth
can be removed for easy cleaning
locator denture
uses implants for retention
can be removed by the patient for cleaning
bone around implants is supported and maintained
less material than traditional dentures
screw retained denture
uses implants for retention
NOT REMOVABLE by the patient
can eat a wider variety of foods (corn on the cob)
implants support bone with least amount of material in mouth