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Snap-In-Dentures
If you’d like to bite into a juicy steak or apple but fear for your ill-fitting denture, we’ve got good news for you. Snap-on dentures provide the stability you need to resume eating, speaking and smiling with confidence! They’re a type of overdenture that fits securely on top of your natural teeth or over dental implants, and you can find snap-on dentures in Dentalite in Mexicali with Dr Maryol Ballesteros.
Dr Maryol Ballesteros provides snap-in dentures, also known as snap-on dentures or Lock on Dentures, an alternative that combines the convenience of a removable denture with the stability of dental implants.
What Is a Snap-In Denture?
A snap-on denture is a prosthetic device that provides a sturdy replacement for several or a whole row of missing teeth. It works by either fitting in with the existing natural teeth like a missing puzzle piece, and/or attaching securely onto dental implants by using "locators":
This method eliminates the problems frequently associated with non-implant supported dentures, including stress, difficulty eating and the development of painful oral sores.
Restore Your Confidence in Your Smile
Improved Stability
Implants are securely attached to your jawbone & they will give rock solid support to your denture.
Easy Maintenance
Snap in dentures are removable, making them easy to clean outside of your mouth.
Affordable Treatment
Snap in dentures can be used by placing only 2 implants, saving you money.
Is a Snap-On Denture Right for Me?
When you’re evaluating your options in tooth replacement, it helps to remember the benefits associated with dental implants. These small posts act as prosthetic tooth roots for the replacement that sits on top, an important feature that provides unsurpassed stability and also encourages a healthy jawbone.
When supported by dental implants, a snap-on denture is associated with a number of advantages over other non-implant supported options. Some of these include:
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The restored ability to eat, speak and smile without the worry that your denture will slide around or fall out.
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Better jawbone health due to the stimulation provided by prosthetic roots
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A fuller, more youthful appearance
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Freedom from bothersome denture adhesives
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Snap-on dentures are completely stable when in use, but they are also removable for easier cleaning and care.
We Perform Every Stage
of Treatment in our office in Mexicali
The treatment timeline for snap-in dentures will vary depending on a range of factors, including your current oral health. Generally, the entire restoration process takes about six months.
You can generally expect several steps:
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Planning: You will attend a consultation appointment with Dr. Ballesteros. We will take impressions and make a personalized treatment plan.
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Preparatory procedures: Dr. Ballesteros will perform any treatments necessary to restore your oral health before implant placement. These may include bone grafts, extractions, or treatment for gum disease.
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Implant placement: Dr. Ballesteros will place two or more dental implants into your jawbone. Typically, the posts are placed at the front of the mouth where there is more bone.
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Healing time: We will monitor your healing for three to six months until your implants have fused with your jawbone. We may attach a temporary restoration during this time.
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Final restoration: We can design a customized denture or adapt your existing denture to fit your implants. Then, Dr. Ballesteros can attach your restoration. We will also show you how to remove, clean, and reattach your snap-in denture.
Cost ?
For many patients, snap-in dentures are an affordable way to achieve a stable full mouth restoration. Since they require fewer implants, this method can save you money when compared to another type of implant-supported denture. In addition, converting your existing denture can reduce your overall treatment cost.
There is a range of factors that can affect the final cost of treatment with snap-in dentures, such as:
Number of Implants
While snap-in dentures can use as few as two implants, you may need more posts.
Sedation
Sedation can improve your comfort but may increase your overall treatment costs.
Bone grafting procedure
For snap-in dentures little bone is required, in some cases bone graft is needed to support implants.
Your Oral Health
If you need preparatory procedures, your final treatment cost may be higher.
Advanced Treatments
Advanced treatments, such as PRGF®, can speed healing but raise costs.