Implant-Supported Dentures
in Trophy Club, TX
Losing all or most of your teeth affects more than just your appearance. It impacts your ability to eat nutritious foods, speak clearly, and maintain your facial structure.
Traditional dentures slip when you eat, click when you speak, and require messy adhesives that never quite work as promised. You avoid certain foods, worry about embarrassing moments in social situations, and feel the constant pressure of your dentures against sore gums.
Our restorative dentistry services at Complete Dentistry include implant-supported dentures that combine the coverage of traditional dentures with the stability of dental implants. Dr. David Crumpton has completed advanced training at the Pikos Institute and Lamar Dental Implant Training, learning sophisticated implant placement and full arch restoration techniques. His nearly 30 years of experience in Trophy Club means you receive care that transforms not just your ability to chew but your confidence in every social situation.
How Implant-Supported Dentures Differ
Implant-supported dentures attach to dental implants surgically placed in your jawbone rather than relying on suction or adhesive. The implants act as anchors, holding your denture firmly in position. You gain the stability to eat virtually any food without worrying about denture movement. Speaking becomes natural again without the clicks, whistles, or slurred words caused by shifting dentures.
The implants also prevent the bone loss that occurs with traditional dentures. Natural tooth roots stimulate your jawbone through daily chewing and biting. When you lose teeth, that stimulation disappears and your body begins resorbing the unused bone. Traditional dentures rest on top of your gums, providing no stimulation to the bone beneath. The implants supporting your denture transfer chewing forces into your jawbone, maintaining its volume and preventing the facial collapse that makes long-term denture wearers look older than their years.
Types of Implant-Supported Dentures
Removable Overdentures
Removable overdentures snap onto attachments connected to your implants. You remove the denture for cleaning each night, just like traditional dentures. The implants provide significantly more stability than conventional dentures while maintaining the convenience of removal for thorough cleaning. Most patients adapt to removing and replacing their overdenture within days.
The number of implants needed varies by jaw. Lower dentures typically require two to four implants for adequate stability. Upper dentures often need four to six implants because the upper jaw has softer bone and covers a larger area. Dr. Crumpton evaluates your bone quality and quantity, recommending the implant configuration that balances stability with treatment efficiency and cost.
Fixed Implant Bridges
Fixed implant bridges attach permanently to your implants and never come out except during professional maintenance appointments. These restorations look and function most like natural teeth. You brush and floss around them just like you would natural teeth, eliminating the nightly removal routine. The fixed design provides maximum stability and often allows for more natural tooth positioning than removable options.
Fixed bridges require more implants than removable overdentures. Four to six strategically positioned implants can support a full arch of fixed teeth. The specific number depends on the restoration design, your bone quality, and your bite force. Dr. Crumpton plans each case individually, positioning implants to support your restoration optimally while working within your anatomy’s constraints.
The All-on-X Approach
The Treatment Process
Treatment begins with thorough evaluation including 3D cone beam imaging. These scans reveal your bone dimensions, density, and the location of nerves, sinuses, and other structures that affect implant placement. Dr. Crumpton uses this information to plan optimal implant positions and determine whether you need bone grafting before implant placement.
If your bone volume proves adequate, implant surgery proceeds under local anesthesia with sedation available for anxious patients. Dr. Crumpton places the predetermined number of implants in carefully planned positions. For removable overdentures, healing abutments attach to the implants and your existing denture receives modification to fit over them temporarily. For fixed restorations or All-on-X, a temporary denture attaches to the implants immediately.
Healing takes three to six months while your bone integrates with the titanium implants. During this period, you wear your temporary restoration and maintain a soft food diet initially, gradually returning to normal foods as healing progresses. Regular monitoring ensures proper healing before we proceed with your final restoration.
Life With Implant-Supported Dentures
Your daily routine changes dramatically with implant support. Eat foods you’ve avoided for years. Bite into apples, chew steak, enjoy corn on the cob without worry. The implants provide stability that makes eating feel natural again. Many patients report regaining weight they lost when traditional dentures made eating difficult or painful.
Speaking improves noticeably. Your denture stays firmly in place, eliminating the slurring and clicking that occurred when traditional dentures moved during speech. Confidence grows as you stop worrying about denture mishaps during conversations, presentations, or social events. The psychological impact of stable teeth often exceeds even the functional improvements.
Maintenance remains straightforward. Removable overdentures come out nightly for cleaning. Brush both the denture and the implant attachments thoroughly. Fixed bridges require meticulous cleaning around the implants using floss threaders or specialized brushes. Regular dental visits every six months allow us to professionally clean around your implants and monitor their health.
Am I a Candidate for Implant Dentures?
Only when we can examine your smile during a consultation will you know for sure if you are a candidate for implant-supported dentures. According to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures impact 120 million people in the United States. Most adults suffering from tooth loss can receive fixed prosthetics; however, there are instances where preliminary treatments are necessary. Should you require periodontal therapy, bone grafting, or another form of dental care, you can trust our team to assist you in a way promoting optimal support for your new smile. Learn more about All-on-X, another advanced full-arch restoration option.
Comparing Options and Costs
Implant-supported dentures cost more initially than traditional dentures but offer superior value over time. Traditional dentures require periodic relines and eventual replacement as bone loss continues. The multiple sets of dentures needed over decades, combined with ongoing adhesive costs and the time spent managing denture problems, make traditional dentures expensive long-term.
Implant-supported options eliminate these recurring costs. The implants prevent bone loss that necessitates frequent denture adjustments. While the prosthetic portion may need replacement eventually, the implants themselves can last a lifetime with proper care. Most patients find the improved quality of life justifies the higher initial investment. The ability to eat normally, speak clearly, and smile confidently creates value beyond simple cost comparison.
Advanced Implant Care at Complete Dentistry
Dr. Crumpton has proudly served Trophy Club and surrounding communities for almost 30 years, helping countless patients transition from struggling with traditional dentures to enjoying the stability of implant support. His training through the Pikos Institute and Lamar Dental Implant Training programs taught advanced techniques for full arch reconstruction. He completes two to three times the continuing education required by the state, ensuring his methods reflect current best practices. This combination of extensive training and decades of practical application means you receive care from someone who has successfully completed hundreds of implant denture cases.
Don’t continue struggling with dentures that slip, click, and limit your life. Implant-supported dentures offer the stability and confidence you deserve. We work with multiple insurance carriers including Cigna, Humana, and Aetna to maximize your benefits, and offer flexible payment options through Cherry financing (including 24 months at 0% interest) and custom payment plans to make implant denture treatment affordable. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Crumpton and discover how implant-supported dentures can transform your quality of life.