Even though your false teeth were custom-built for your mouth, you might feel like they’re loose and unstable, slipping, sliding, or even falling out while you’re eating or talking. And over time, it may feel like your dentures are fitting even worse! If you’re tired of loose, unreliable dentures failing at the most inconvenient times, learn about the benefits of snap-in dentures! This alternative is quite similar to the traditional false teeth you already have, except it locks onto dental implants for support.
At Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry, Dr. Gloria Stingley has helped Norcross patients replace their loose dentures with more reliable snap-in dentures.
Why Loose Dentures Are So Common
Before we can fully appreciate the benefits of snap-in dentures, we first need to understand why loose dentures are so common. The answer concerns jawbone resorption, a naturally occurring bone loss that often follows tooth loss. The roots of teeth connect to the jaw. When you used to bite and chew with all your teeth, the roots of your teeth added healthy stress to the jaw, helping keep it healthy and strong.
Once you lose all your teeth, your jawbone misses out on that important signal to reinforce the bone. Traditional dentures don’t replace that signal. As a result, your jaw will start to lose volume and shape over the years that you’re without teeth.
When your jawbone loses volume over time, your conventional denture will start to fit poorly, despite being custom-made for you. Dentists often resort to relining conventional dentures to better fit your jaw after bone loss. However, Dr. Stingley prefers offering long-term solutions, such as a snap-in denture.
What Are Snap-In Dentures?
When loose dentures are unreliable, snap-in dentures hold your false teeth in place. This approach locks your false teeth onto dental implants, so you can overcome loose dentures for good.
You’ll be able to take out the snap-in denture at home for regular nightly cleaning, just like a conventional denture. The difference is that snap-in dentures provide much more stability. Unlike a conventional denture that simply rests on the gums and relies on suction or adhesive to stay in place, a snap-in denture uses dental implants as a stable base. That foundation makes a clear difference when you’re eating, talking, or laughing.
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A key benefit of snap-in dentures supported by dental implants is that they help prevent further bone loss in the jaw. Dental implants are small titanium posts that anchor into the jawbone and replace the signal that the roots of teeth used to provide, helping keep your jawbone healthy and maintain its shape in the long run!
Traditional dental implants are a sound option for lasting stability. However, patients often hear they need bone grafting before they can be eligible for conventional implants. This is because loss of jawbone volume is a natural consequence of tooth loss.
In these situations, Dr. Stingley can use mini dental implants as an effective alternative to support snap-in dentures. These less-invasive implants are just as effective as traditional dental implants but are roughly half the diameter. This improved design means mini implants fit into thinner jawbones.
Snap-in dentures can be secured to 2-4 traditional implants or 4-8 mini dental implants.
Converting an Existing Denture to a Snap-In Denture
In some cases, Dr. Stingley may be able to modify your existing loose denture to snap onto dental implants. She can place the implants and stabilize your denture in the same visit. That initial stabilization serves as a temporary fix, and she recommends upgrading to a new custom overdenture designed specifically for your implants down the line.
Other Implant Denture Options That Provide Serious Stability
Snap-in dentures are a popular choice for stable false teeth, but they’re not the only implant denture option offered at our practice. Other implant denture offerings are fixed (non-removable). Patients often prefer these alternatives when they want a solution that offers a similar experience to their old teeth.
Semi-removable roundhouse bridge: Also known as Fix-on-Six®, this full-arch zirconia dental bridge cements onto 6-10 mini implants. During your regular check-ups, Dr. Stingley removes it for professional cleaning and cements it back into place. This option balances affordability with luxury, supporting a more natural-looking denture.
Permanent roundhouse bridge: This zirconia bridge permanently secures to 10-12 mini implants or 4 traditional dental implants for lasting stability. This is the most expensive offering, but it also provides the most natural results.
These non-removable alternatives tend to last 10 to 20 years or longer, with proper care. When she sees you for a free screening, Dr. Stingley is happy to explain the benefits of permanent denture options in addition to snap-in dentures. You’ll feel fully informed and ready to make the best decision for your smile goals and overall health.
Learn More About Snap-in Dentures at a Free Screening
If your loose denture has been holding you back from laughing, talking, and eating, it’s time to explore snap-in dentures as a more stable alternative that prevents further bone loss. Depending on your jawbone volume and other health factors, Dr. Stingley may recommend traditional dental implants or the less-invasive mini dental implants to stabilize your loose denture. For a more natural restoration that never comes out, she also provides the Fix-on-Six® and permanent roundhouse bridge alternatives.
Dr. Stingley has proudly renewed smiles across Norcross for over 30 years. When you come in to Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry for a free screening, she’ll review your oral health, discuss your goals, and include a complimentary 3D X-ray to give you a better assessment of all your options. A stable denture is within reach! Schedule your free screening today.
