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Implant Supported Dentures in Mequon, Wisconsin
Enjoy a stable, confident smile with custom implant supported dentures.
Implant supported dentures blend the security of dental implants with the full coverage of a denture, giving you teeth that behave more like your own. They stay put while you eat, speak, and smile, sparing you the slipping and rubbing that trip up traditional dentures. In Mequon, Wisconsin, we build every treatment plan around your needs so you can get back to daily life with comfort and confidence.
Mequon Dental Arts & Implants • Serving Mequon Since 1999
Stable Implant Supported Dentures
Implant supported dentures are a lasting answer to multiple missing teeth, using just a few dental implants to lock a full or partial denture in place. In Mequon, Wisconsin, we design these restorations to look natural, feel comfortable, and let you chew with assurance — all while supporting the health of your jawbone and gums.
What Are Implant Supported Dentures?
These are dentures that fasten to implants set in the jawbone. The implants stand in for natural tooth roots, forming a sturdy base so your denture can either snap on and off or stay permanently fixed, depending on your plan. It’s a big step up in stability from a denture that simply rests on the gums.
Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures
- Exceptional Stability Anchored to implants, your denture holds firm while you eat, speak, and laugh.
- Improved Chewing Power Many patients rediscover a wider range of foods than traditional dentures allow.
- Jawbone and Facial Support Implants stimulate the jaw, which can slow bone loss and help preserve your facial shape.
- Natural-Looking Smile Each denture is custom-made to suit your face, lips, and gums for a lifelike result.
Our Treatment Process
It all starts with a thorough consultation, including digital imaging and a close look at your teeth, gums, and jawbone. If implant supported dentures are a fit, we map out a personalized plan, place the implants precisely, and provide a temporary solution while you heal. Once the implants fuse with the bone, we attach your custom denture, fine-tune it for comfort, and send you off with detailed care guidance.
- Digital imaging and 3D planning for accurate implant placement.
- High-quality implant systems built for long-term reliability.
- Custom dentures shaped and shaded to flatter your features.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Supported Dentures?
You might be a great candidate if you’re missing many or all of your teeth, wrestle with loose dentures, or have been told several teeth need to come out. Ideally you’ll have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support implants, though bone grafting or other prep work can often bridge the gap.
At your visit in Mequon, Wisconsin, we’ll review your medical history, your smile goals, and your budget, then explain every option in plain language. You’ll get a transparent estimate, a discussion of how insurance may help, and a look at any available payment arrangements.
Ready for a more stable, confident smile? Book online to schedule a consultation for implant supported dentures.
The short answer
Implant supported dentures are full or partial dentures that attach to dental implants placed in the jawbone, where the implants stand in for natural tooth roots and hold the denture far more securely than one that simply rests on the gums. Treatment begins with an exam, digital imaging and 3D planning, followed by implant placement, a temporary while the implants fuse with the bone, and then a custom denture that either snaps on and off or stays fixed. They are used when many or all teeth are missing, when a denture is loose, or when several teeth need to come out.
Implant Supported Dentures: Frequently Asked Questions
- What are implant supported dentures?
- Implant supported dentures are dentures that connect to dental implants set in the jawbone. The implants act as anchors, standing in for natural tooth roots. That gives the denture a far more secure, stable fit than a traditional removable denture that just sits on the gums.
- How many implants will I need for implant supported dentures?
- The number of implants depends on your jawbone, the type of denture, and whether it will be removable or fixed. Many lower dentures rest on as few as two to four implants, while upper dentures may do better with four to six. Your dentist recommends a plan built for you after a thorough exam.
- Is getting implant supported dentures painful?
- Implant placement is done under local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Added comfort options are available when they help. Afterward, a few days of soreness is common and is usually handled with recommended medications and careful aftercare.
- How long does the implant supported denture process take?
- The implant supported denture process often spans several months from start to finish. Most of that time allows the implants to fuse with the bone before the final denture is attached. In many cases you can wear a temporary while you heal, so you are not left without teeth.
- How do I care for my implant supported dentures?
- Brush your denture and gums daily, clean around the implant attachments as instructed, and keep up with professional checkups and cleanings. A removable denture comes out for cleaning as directed. A fixed denture is brushed and flossed like natural teeth.
- How long do implant supported dentures last?
- Implant supported dentures are meant to give you a long-term foundation, with the implants as the base and the denture as the part that sees daily wear. How long they serve you depends on good home care and regular visits. Over time the denture may need adjustments, a reline or eventual replacement from normal wear.
- What do implant supported dentures cost?
- The cost of implant supported dentures depends on the number of implants, the type of denture, and whether extra steps such as bone grafting are needed. At your consultation you get a personalized estimate before treatment begins. The team also reviews what insurance may contribute and goes over payment options.
- Will my insurance cover implant supported dentures?
- Coverage for implant supported dentures varies by plan. Some policies help with parts of the treatment, such as the denture or related procedures, while others offer limited benefits toward the implants themselves. The team helps you review your benefits and make the most of any coverage before you begin.
- Am I too old for implant supported dentures?
- Age by itself is rarely the deciding factor for implant supported dentures. Plenty of healthy older adults are excellent implant candidates. Your dentist looks at your overall health, bone quality and goals, and where bone has thinned, bone grafting or other preparation can often help.
- How do I get started with implant supported dentures?
- To get started, book a consultation online in Mequon, Wisconsin. Your dentist examines your mouth, reviews your medical history and talks through your goals. You then get a personalized treatment plan with every option explained in plain language and a transparent estimate.
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