Medically reviewed by Dr. Richard Lee, DDS
A removable denture that attaches to dental implants for added stability.
A loose denture can make eating, speaking, and smiling stressful. Snap-in implant dentures attach to a small number of dental implants placed in your jawbone, so the denture stays more stable than a conventional one while still coming out for cleaning. In many cases, an upper denture does not need to cover the roof of your mouth.
At Mill Plain Family Dental in Danbury, implant care is led on-site by Dr. Richard Lee, DDS. Your free consultation includes an exam, 3D imaging of your jaw, and a review of your health history. Call us at (203) 743-9001 to get started.
The American Dental Association’s MouthHealthy site lists implants alongside bridges and dentures as ways to replace missing teeth, and Dr. Lee can walk you through which one fits.
Many patients may be candidates, but it depends on your bone, your gums, and your overall health. At your free consultation we take 3D imaging of your jaw, examine your mouth, and review your medical history.
Dr. Lee determines the number after your exam. Many lower snap-in dentures use two to four implants, and upper dentures often use four or more.
Conventional dentures rest on your gums and can move when you eat or speak. Snap-in dentures attach to implants, which adds stability but also a surgical step and a different cost.
Both can work well, and Dr. Lee will help you choose after your exam.
Smile transformations with dental implants at Mill Plain Family Dental
Lower
Replaces all of your bottom teeth with a secure denture held in by 2 dental implants.
This price includes 2 dental implants, abutments, snaps, and the snap-in denture. It does not include the price of extraction.
Single Arch
Replaces all of your top OR bottom teeth with a secure denture held in by 4 dental implants.
This price includes 4 dental implants, abutments, snaps, and the snap-in denture. It does not include the price of extraction.
Both Arches
This replaces all of your top AND bottom teeth with a secure denture held in by 4 dental implants on each arch.
These replace all of your top AND bottom teeth with secure dentures held in by dental implants. This price includes 8 dental implants (4 upper, 4 lower), abutments, snaps, and your snap-in dentures. It does not include the price of extraction.
We offer free consultations and free second opinions. We accept CareCredit, Proceed Finance, and Sunbit, offer in-house payment plans and 0% financing options, and take HSA and FSA payments. Dental insurance may cover part of your treatment, so we also work with Aetna, Delta, MetLife, United Healthcare, and United Concordia and bill on your behalf.
See our cost of dental implants, financing, and dental insurance pages for details, then contact us or call (203) 743-9001 to schedule your free consultation with Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lee determines the number after your exam and 3D imaging. Many lower snap-in dentures use two to four implants, and upper dentures often use four or more. More implants generally add stability, especially for a lower denture.
The cost depends on your case, and Dr. Lee gives you an estimate after your free consultation. We accept CareCredit, Proceed Finance, and Sunbit, offer in-house payment plans and 0% financing options, and take HSA and FSA payments. Insurance may cover part of your treatment. See our financing and dental insurance pages.
In many cases, yes. At your free consultation we take 3D imaging of your jaw to see whether you have enough bone to support implants. Some patients need extra steps first, and Dr. Lee will tell you what applies to you.
Your implants need time to bond with your jawbone before the denture snaps on, and that healing period can last several months depending on your case. Dr. Lee will give you a timeline specific to you and check your progress at follow-up visits.
We numb the area, and most patients tell us the procedure itself is comfortable. Some soreness, swelling, and bruising afterward are common, and we give you aftercare instructions to manage them. We offer nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation. Learn more on our sedation dentistry page.
Take it out once or twice a day and clean the denture, your gums, and the implants with a soft brush. The small snap inserts wear over time and need to be replaced, and your denture may need re-fitting as your mouth changes. Always seat it by hand, not by biting it into place, because that wears the inserts faster. Regular checkups help us keep everything working well.
Timelines vary with your bone and your treatment plan. Many patients wait several months for their implants to heal before the final denture is attached, and Dr. Lee will give you a schedule specific to you.
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