Implant supported dentures
that stay where they belong

They are full or partial dentures that click onto implants in the jaw. Small attachments on the implants meet housings in the underside of the denture, so it holds firm during the day and you unclip it at night for cleaning. They are also called implant retained dentures or overdentures.

A lower denture is commonly held by two implants, sometimes four for a firmer grip. The upper jaw usually needs more, often four or more, because the bone is softer. Your OPG X-ray, CBCT scan and examination show what your jaw can support.

At Odontologie, implant-supported dentures start from $15,000 per jaw, and a partial implant-supported denture from $9,000. The number of implants, whether your current denture is converted, and any grafting or sedation affect the total. Your fee is set out in writing after your free consultation.

It depends on the denture's fit and condition, which we assess at your consultation. A well-fitting denture in good repair can often be adapted to clip onto implants. A worn or loose one is usually replaced, because the attachments need a denture that sits accurately.

A snap-on denture is removable by you and usually needs fewer implants, so it generally costs less. An All-On-4 bridge is screwed onto four implants and stays in, so it feels more like natural teeth, but it involves more surgery and a higher fee. We compare both for your mouth at your consultation.

They often suit people who have lost most or all of their teeth in a jaw and find a conventional denture loose, sore or hard to eat with. You need healthy gums and enough bone for the implants, though a bone graft can sometimes help. Smoking and some medical conditions affect healing, so we review your health history.

Most people should allow several months from planning to the final fit, because the implants need time to bond with the bone before the denture is attached. Your current or a temporary denture is usually adjusted so you can wear it while you heal.

With good cleaning and regular check-ups, the implants can serve for many years. The small clips wear with daily use and are replaced from time to time, and the denture may need relining or remaking as the years go by.

Implant surgery can lead to swelling, bruising, infection, nerve irritation or an implant that does not bond with the bone, and the denture attachments need periodic maintenance. We go through these with you before you decide. We give every patient the same advice: "Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner." Your written plan is yours to take to another practitioner for exactly that purpose.

Yes. We are at 329 Hume Highway, Lansvale, about 1 km from Cabramatta, with parking at the front and back. Denture and implant patients come to us from Fairfield, Canley Heights, Liverpool, Chipping Norton and across south-west Sydney.