Removable denture on implants (overdenture)
Overdenture: a denture anchored to implants that the patient can take out and put back in for cleaning.
What is a removable dental prosthesis?
Removable prostheses on dental implants are prosthetic devices used to replace missing or lost teeth. These prostheses are designed to be placed on dental implants, which are metal or titanium structures that are inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone to act as artificial roots.
Unlike fixed prostheses, removable prostheses can be easily removed and replaced by the patient. These prostheses consist of a metal structure that connects to the dental implants and an acrylic or resin base that holds the artificial teeth.
The main advantage of removable prostheses on dental implants is their stability and retention. Dental implants provide a solid and secure base for the prosthesis, which allows better chewing function and speech compared to conventional removable dentures. Additionally, removable prostheses on implants are more comfortable and stable, which prevents movement or slipping of the prosthesis during use.
These prostheses are also easy to clean and maintain. They can be removed for daily cleaning, which allows proper oral hygiene and prevents bacterial plaque accumulation.
It is important to note that removable prostheses on dental implants require proper care and follow-up by a dentist. The dental professional will make necessary adjustments and regularly evaluate the health of the implants and surrounding tissues to ensure optimal prosthesis function.
At our center we can place implants very precisely with incisions of barely 3mm and without sutures, you leave with the prosthesis in place. Minimally invasive surgery that only ENIQ can do thanks to its large investment in R&D and cutting-edge technology.
If you are not going to have implants, a removable denture with or without clasps is held by your remaining teeth or rests on the gums. Unlike this prosthesis, a fixed implant bridge is permanently fixed and is not removed. That precision comes from navigation-guided implants: we plan each implant in 3D before placing it.
Types of removable dental prosthesis
There are different types of removable prostheses on dental implants, which adapt to the needs and preferences of each patient:
How many types of dental prosthesis exist?
Implant-supported overdentures
These are complete prostheses that are placed on dental implants. These prostheses are held and stabilized by ball connections, clip-type anchors or metal bars, which provide greater retention and stability compared to conventional complete dentures.
Hybrid prostheses on implants
These prostheses consist of a metal structure that is permanently fixed to the dental implants. They provide a more fixed and stable solution, as they cannot be removed by the patient. Fixed bridges can replace several missing teeth and offer excellent chewing function and aesthetics.
Retention bars
Retention bars are used in combination with a removable prosthesis. They consist of a metal bar that attaches to the dental implants and connects to the base of the prosthesis. This bar provides greater stability and retention to the removable prosthesis, preventing movement or slipping during use.
Ball or Locator anchors
These are retention systems that use a ball and socket connection to join the dental implants with the removable prosthesis. These anchors provide firm attachment and allow precise adjustment of the prosthesis.
The choice of prosthesis type will depend on factors such as the number of implants, the amount of bone available, the patient's aesthetic and functional needs, and the available budget.
Detailed information on removable prosthesis
Removable prosthesis on two dental implants
Removable prostheses on two dental implants, also known as overdentures with ball or push-button attachment, are a common option for restoring dental function and aesthetics when there are two dental implants in the maxilla or mandible. These prostheses offer greater stability and retention compared to conventional removable prostheses that rely solely on the soft tissues of the mouth.
- Implant placement: Two dental implants are placed in strategic locations in the maxilla or mandible. These implants act as anchors for the removable prosthesis.
- Implant adaptation: Abutments or posts are placed on the implants. These abutments are structures that protrude from the implants and provide a solid base for the prosthesis.
- Taking impressions: Impressions of the mouth are taken to create a personalized prosthesis that fits correctly to the shape of the patient's mouth.
- Prosthesis fabrication: In the dental laboratory, the removable prosthesis is manufactured using the impressions taken. It will be designed to have clips or push-buttons that fit over the implant abutments.
- Final fitting and placement: Once the removable prosthesis is ready, an adjustment is made to ensure proper and comfortable fit. It is then placed in the mouth and stability and functionality are verified. At ENIQ, minimally invasive surgery with incisions of barely 3mm and without sutures.
Removable prosthesis on four dental implants
A dental prosthesis on 4 dental implants is commonly known as a full-arch prosthesis or removable prosthesis on implants. This type of prosthesis is used to replace all teeth of an upper or lower dental arch when they have been lost. Dental implants are titanium structures that are inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone to act as artificial dental roots. A titanium bar can be placed on them where the prosthesis is anchored and provides great stability.
- Evaluation and planning: A dentist or dental implantology specialist will perform a complete evaluation of the patient's mouth, including X-rays and possibly digital scanning, to determine the amount of bone available and the optimal position for the implants.
- Implant placement: In oral surgery, the four dental implants are placed in the planned locations within the maxillary or mandibular bone. After placement, a healing period is allowed for the implants to integrate with the bone in a process called osseointegration.
- Abutment and support bar placement: Once the removable prosthesis is ready, abutments are placed on the dental implants and a support bar is placed on the abutments. This bar provides additional stability and support for the prosthesis.
- Prosthesis placement and adjustment: The removable dental prosthesis is placed on the support bar and carefully adjusted to ensure a comfortable fit and correct occlusion. At ENIQ, minimally invasive surgery with cutting-edge technology.
Removable prosthesis on 6 or 8 dental implants
A removable dental prosthesis on 6 or 8 implants is a type of prosthesis used when all teeth in an upper or lower dental arch have been lost. Dental implants are titanium structures that are inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone to act as artificial dental roots and can be screwed in and fixed in the jaw depending on the size of the arch.
- Evaluation and planning: A dentist or dental implantology specialist will perform a complete evaluation of the patient's mouth, including X-rays and possibly digital scanning, to determine the amount of bone available and the optimal position for the implants.
- Implant placement: In oral surgery, the six dental implants are placed in the planned locations within the maxillary or mandibular bone. After placement, a healing period is allowed for the implants to integrate with the bone in a process called osseointegration.
- Taking impressions: After the implants have properly integrated, impressions of the patient's mouth are taken to create a personalized dental prosthesis. These impressions are sent to a dental laboratory where the removable prosthesis is manufactured.
- Abutment and prosthesis placement: Once the removable prosthesis is ready, abutments are placed on the dental implants and receivers are placed in the prosthesis for those abutments.
- Prosthesis placement and adjustment: The removable dental prosthesis is placed on the 6 or 8 screwed implants and carefully adjusted to ensure a comfortable fit and correct occlusion. A removable dental prosthesis on 6 implants offers greater stability and retention. At ENIQ, minimally invasive surgery with incisions of barely 3mm.
What is the price of removable prostheses on dental implants?
Hybrid prosthesis on implants
Complete solution
Hybrid prostheses on implants are one of the solutions we have when we want to replace the entire mouth with implants. As mentioned in the previous section, the price of this treatment ranges between €15,000 and €20,000.
All inclusive
Frequently asked questions about removable dentures on implants
Answers to common questions about overdentures and removable dentures on implants in Madrid. customer service.
It depends on the number of implants (2, 4, 6 or 8) and the attachment system, and we confirm it at your assessment. As a guide, a single implant with a crown costs from €1,000 at Clínica ENIQ and a hybrid (fixed) full-arch prosthesis on implants between €15,000 and €20,000.
It is a removable denture that rests on and clips onto dental implants with a ball, locator or bar system. It holds much better than a conventional denture and the patient can take it out and put it back in to clean it.
Removable prostheses on implants offer greater stability and retention than conventional dentures, better chewing function and speech, greater comfort without movement or slipping, easy cleaning and maintenance, and a solid base provided by the dental implants.
It depends on the case. For a basic overdenture, 2 implants can be used with ball or locator system. For greater stability, 4 implants with retention bar are recommended. In cases of more fixed hybrid prostheses, 6 or 8 implants are used that can be screwed in and remain fixed in the jaw.
Yes, at ENIQ we use minimally invasive surgery with guided navigation that allows placing implants with incisions of barely 3mm and without sutures. Thanks to our cutting-edge technology and large investment in R&D, you can leave with the prosthesis in place the same day of surgery.
Removable prostheses can be easily removed for daily cleaning. This allows proper oral hygiene, avoiding bacterial plaque accumulation. It is recommended to clean both the prosthesis and the implants and surrounding tissues with gentle brushing and specific products recommended by your dentist.
Removable prostheses can be removed and placed by the patient for daily cleaning. Hybrid prostheses have a metal structure that is permanently fixed to the implants and cannot be removed by the patient, offering a more fixed and stable solution similar to natural teeth.