Snap-on Dentures
What is an implant Overdenture?
It is a Snap-on Denture that is used to replace all the teeth using a denture that snaps in or
locks in to certain connections called “locators” that are placed over the dental implants.
Procedure
- A cone beam CT scan is taken to check the volume of bone and determine the
location of the dental implants - A Surgical Guide is planned
- Four dental implants are placed in
the jaw using a surgical guide
Sometimes a titanium bar can be made
to connect the implants and to add
stability. The bar increases the retention
and stability of the teeth, but a bar isn’t
always used. The denture, then
connects or locks onto the implants
and/or bar for stability using special
attachments that are called “Locators”
Dentist Treatment Roles:
- Bone Grafting, surgical guide and the
dental implants are completed
by Drs Khoury, and Cabrera. - Locators, bar and the Overdenture
are typically completed by your
general dentist
Procedure
- A cone beam CT scan is taken to check the volume of bone and determine the
location of the dental implants - A Surgical Guide is planned
- Four dental implants are placed in
the jaw using a surgical guide
Sometimes a titanium bar can be made
to connect the implants and to add
stability. The bar increases the retention
and stability of the teeth, but a bar isn’t
always used. The denture, then
connects or locks onto the implants
and/or bar for stability using special
attachments that are called “Locators”
Dentist Treatment Roles:
- Bone Grafting, surgical guide and the
dental implants are completed
by Drs Khoury, and Cabrera. - Locators, bar and the Overdenture
are typically completed by your
general dentist
