Implant-Supported Dentures in Kaysville, Utah

There are two main styles. Snap-in dentures, also called overdentures or implant-retained dentures, snap onto a set of implants and can be removed by you each night for cleaning. Fixed implant dentures are secured permanently by your dentist and only come out for professional maintenance visits. Both styles use the same foundation, dental implants placed in your jaw, but they differ in how much daily denture care falls to you. If you are weighing a full-arch fixed option, our All-on-4 Implants page walks through that specific approach in more detail.

Most patients who have enough healthy jawbone are good candidates for implant dentures. Some patients who have worn traditional dentures for years have lost bone density and may need bone grafting first to build a solid base for the implants. Dr. Nelson uses cone beam CT imaging during your consultation to check bone volume and map out exactly where implants should go before any treatment begins. You can also read more about the implants themselves on our dental implants page.

Patients tell us the biggest change is being able to eat what they want again. Steak, apples, and corn on the cob become possible again because the denture does not shift when you bite down. Speaking clearly gets easier too, since the denture is not sliding around while you talk. Many patients also say they stop worrying about their denture slipping in public, which brings back a level of confidence that ill-fitting dentures had taken away.

Traditional dentures rest on your gums, and over time the jawbone underneath starts to shrink from a lack of stimulation. As bone loss continues, your dentures fit looser, your gums may recede, and the shrinking jaw can change the shape of your face. Many patients also start avoiding certain foods, which can affect nutrition over months and years. The longer this goes on, the more bone you may lose, and the harder it can become to qualify for implants without extra grafting work later.

Your first visit starts with a conversation, not a lecture. Dr. Nelson will look at your current dentures or remaining teeth, take a cone beam CT scan, and talk with you about what bothers you most about your current situation. From there, he maps out a treatment plan that fits your mouth, your timeline, and your budget, and explains each step before you decide anything.

Once your plan is set, implants are placed into the jawbone during a short procedure done right in our Kaysville office. Your jaw needs time to heal and bond with the implants, which usually takes a few months. After healing, we take impressions and fit your new denture so it attaches securely to the implants.