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Restore Your Smile with Implant-Supported Teeth
Losing your teeth can be both emotionally and physically challenging. While dentures help some patients, denture slippage is a common issue—especially with lower sets—and can make eating, speaking, and smiling frustrating or even embarrassing.
Fortunately, modern alternatives provide far better solutions than traditional dentures. Today, implant-supported teeth allow patients to chew, speak, and smile with greater comfort and confidence than ever before.
Exploring Full-Arch Implant Tooth Replacement Options...
Overdentures
Overdentures are exactly what the name suggests—dentures that snap securely over dental implants, which act as artificial tooth roots. While they are removable for sleeping and cleaning, overdentures are extremely stable and rarely slip.
Typically, patients need 2 to 4 implants to support their overdentures. If this is the right solution for you, Dr. Hanlon will guide you through every step—from placing the implants to delivering your final prosthesis. Overdentures are a true game-changer for anyone struggling with denture mobility, offering comfort, stability, and confidence.
Overdentures are the most affordable full-arch implant option and, because they are removable, they are also the easiest to clean.
All-On-4, All-On-X, Hybrid Dentures, & Same-Day Teeth
The “All-On-X” or “Hybrid” denture is similar to an overdenture in that both are supported by dental implants. However, there are key differences. Unlike overdentures, which are removable by the patient, the All-On-X/Hybrid is fixed and can only be removed by your dentist during routine cleanings.
Additionally, overdentures are typically made from traditional acrylic materials, while the All-On-X/Hybrid is usually crafted from high-strength porcelain-like Zirconia, offering greater durability and a more natural appearance.
The “All-On-X” or Hybrid denture is an excellent choice for patients who prefer a fixed solution and are willing to spend a little extra time cleaning beneath the prosthesis.
Implant-Supported Crowns and Bridges
This is truly the “Rolls Royce” of full-arch implant options.
Crowns and bridges over dental implants function much like crowns and bridges over natural teeth. Like the All-On-X or Hybrid prostheses, they are made from high-strength porcelain, providing durability and a natural appearance. These restorations are fixed, meaning they can only be removed by your dentist, but they do not need to be removed for routine cleaning, making maintenance simple.
While overdentures and All-On-X/Hybrid prostheses are usually a single solid piece, crowns and bridges over implants are typically divided into three segments: one bridge in the back right, one in the front, and one in the back left. This segmented design makes them easier to maintain while still offering excellent strength, function, and aesthetics.
This option offers the best combination of function and aesthetics, but it comes at a higher cost.