End the Frustration of Loose, Slipping Dentures with Secure Implant Retention
Traditional removable dentures rest on soft gum tissue and rely solely on suction or messy chemical adhesives. Over time, as underlying jawbone resorbs, traditional dentures become loose, causing painful mouth sores, clicking sounds during speech, and difficulty eating nutritious solid foods.
Implant-Supported Dentures (also known as overdentures) eliminate these problems by anchoring your denture securely to 2, 4, or more dental implants placed in the jawbone. The denture snaps firmly onto precision locator attachments, remaining rock-solid while eating, laughing, and speaking.
At Main Line Dental Arts, our periodontists work hand-in-hand with your restorative dentist to deliver a lifelike, stable, and comfortable prosthetic that revitalizes your everyday quality of life.
You may benefit from this treatment if you experience any of the following:
We map bone density across your dental arch using 3D CBCT scans to establish ideal placement coordinates for 2 to 4 locator implants.
Under gentle local anesthesia and optional sedation, implants are placed in the anterior jaw where bone is naturally densest.
Implants integrate firmly with bone over 2 to 4 months while you continue wearing your existing modified denture comfortably.
Custom locator attachments are connected to the implants, and matching snap housings are fitted into your denture, delivering instant, locked-in security.
Eat whatever you want without fear of your teeth popping loose or shifting.
Free yourself forever from gooey adhesives and messy cleaning pastes.
Implants stimulate the jaw, preserving your facial structure and lip fullness.
Significantly more economical than individual single-tooth implant restorations.
Practical instructions to ensure an anxiety-free visit and smooth, rapid healing.
What to expect from your initial specialist consultation through complete recovery.
High-resolution 3D CBCT scan to map bone density, nerve paths, and simulate virtual implant placement.
Atraumatic surgical fixture placement with gentle local anesthesia and optional relaxation sedation.
Biological fusion where bone cells integrate directly onto titanium surface over 8 to 12 weeks.
Custom zirconia or porcelain crown/bridge delivery, co-managed with your restorative dentist.
Periodontists undergo 3 additional years of accredited university surgical residency beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on jawbone biology, tissue regeneration, and micro-precision implant placement. We partner closely with your family dentist to deliver lasting clinical excellence.
Our board-certified periodontists, Dr. Borguet, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Susanin, are here to help restore your oral health with compassionate, personalized care.