Is a snap on denture the best option for you?
Snap on denture is a term used to describe a denture that is retained by implants. Ordinary dentures are held in place by suction or a combination of suction with some form of adhesive. This is very uncomfortable for many people, it limits their chewing ability and the denture is often displaced during function, which can lead to some really embarrassing situations, not to mention difficulty and chewing and speaking. Also, the loss of teeth leads to gradual bone loss and wearing a denture may exacerbate that. There is a wonderful solution for this problem, an implant supported or implant retained denture. To accomplish this the specialist places two to four implants in the upper or lower arch. The procedure is relatively simple and in most cases there’s very little discomfort. After an appropriate healing period ( 4 to 5 months) during which the patient’s bone bonds with the implant, an attachment called a Locator is placed into the top of the implant and exte...