The standard of care today is a denture supported by implants. A regular denture rests on the gums, and is not supported by implants. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto the implants making it more stable than a regular denture. Implant-supported dentures are usually made for the lower jaw because regular dentures tend to be less stable there, but in your upper jaw the denture can be made to cover less of your palate (roof of your mouth) than a regular denture.

"With an implant supported denture you will find it easier to speak and eat and you won't have to worry about the denture becoming loose or falling out of your mouth."

That's because the implants are holding it in place instead of the suction created between the full denture and your palate. With an implant supported denture you will find it easier to speak and eat and you won't have to worry about the denture becoming loose or falling out of your mouth. We encourage all patients needing dentures to have implants placed prior to making the denture