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You were excited about replacing your missing teeth with conventional dentures that looked natural and functioned well. Instead, they may feel loose and unstable, no matter how much adhesive you use. Everyday activities like eating and speaking can quickly become frustrating when your dentures shift or slip out of place. It doesn’t have to be this way. Snap-in dentures offer a more secure solution by attaching your denture to dental implants for improved stability and comfort.
What’s even better is that you may not even need to start over with a new set of false teeth. Dr. Keider can often convert your existing denture into a snap in denture, giving it a second life. As the leading implant dentist in Winston-Salem, he focuses on helping patients achieve a secure smile they can rely on through cost-effective solutions like denture stabilization.
What Are Snap In Dentures?
Traditional dentures rest on top of the gums and rely on suction and adhesives for support. But a snap in denture is different. Sometimes called an implant denture, it’s designed to attach securely to dental implants. It uses O-ring housings underneath the denture that connect to small, titanium posts called mini dental implants. Each O-ring fits directly onto the head of the mini implant. By applying a bit of pressure, the denture snaps into place and stays secure all day. This connection allows for a more stable bite, holding your denture firmly in position while you eat, speak, and chew.
How many mini implants will you need to stabilize your denture? Dr. Keider recommends using six implants to secure the upper arch and at least four implants to stabilize the lower arch. He may recommend using more dental implants based on the shape and density of your jawbone. To place mini implants, Dr. Keider makes a tiny hole in the gums and secures the post into the jaw. Because this process is so gentle, Dr. Keider can often attach the snap in denture on the same day.
Because mini dental implants require a less invasive placement process, many patients qualify for dentures stabilized with mini implants without extensive surgery or long recovery times.
Can You Convert Your Current Denture to a Snap In Denture?
You invested in your current denture, so replacing it might not be your first choice. Still, if your denture feels loose or uncomfortable, you may assume replacing the entire prosthetic is the only way to achieve a stable bite. Fortunately, that’s not always necessary. In many cases, Dr. Keider can upgrade your false teeth into a snap in denture, transforming your existing denture into a more stable solution.
Converting traditional dentures to snap in dentures can happen on the same day your mini implants are placed. To achieve this, he simply adds the O-ring housings underneath your current denture so it can attach directly to the implants.
Instead of relying on sticky, gooey adhesives, your denture will stay put, bringing stability and comfort to your smile. As a result, you’ll enjoy a wider variety of foods and feel more confident smiling and speaking, knowing that your false teeth will stay reliably in place. Keeping your existing denture also reduces overall cost, since you’re not starting from scratch.
Dr. Keider’s passion is helping patients like you find practical solutions to restore the appearance and function of your smile. The snap in denture is one of those options. When you come in for a consultation, he will help you decide if a snap in denture is best for you.
Ready To Leave Your Denture Glue Behind?
Conventional dentures can shift and loosen at the worst times, no matter how much adhesive you use. If you’re tired of messy, sticky adhesives and loose, wiggly dentures, snap in dentures might be the fix you’ve been looking for! By securing to mini dental implants, these dentures create a stable, functional bite that stays in place throughout the day. The process is efficient, minimally invasive, and, in many cases, completed in a single visit.
And you may not even need a new denture. Dr. Keider can convert your existing one by adding O-ring housings beneath it. The path to your denture upgrade is simpler than you might expect!
Are you ready to toss that denture glue in the trash? Come in for a personalized denture consultation.
