Snap-On Dentures
Martin Dentistry is the premier provider of Snap-On Denture services in the Tri-Cities. When you choose Martin Dentistry, you're choosing a trusted partner for achieving a renewed sense of confidence and joy in your everyday life. You can speak, eat, and smile comfortably and confidently with snap-on dentures, a more affordable alternative to fixed implant-supported dentures. Martin Dentistry can help you improve your experience with dentures and your quality of life with dentures that snap onto dental implants for improved stability.
Make an appointment today and take the first step towards a more vibrant, worry-free future.
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What You Can Expect
Comprehensive Consultation
Meet with one of our dentists to discuss your concerns about wearing dentures and learn whether you can benefit from snap-on dentures. Our dentist will review your medical and dental histories, complete a comprehensive exam, and take a 3D CT scan before explaining your treatment options and creating a customized treatment plan.
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific situation.
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What You Can Expect
Dental Implant Placement
You can be confident that we will place your dental implants precisely. Our dentists use computer technology to place dental implants in optimal positions in your jawbone to support denture fit, function, and comfort. After stitching the implant sites closed, you will wait for them to heal.
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific situation.
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What You Can Expect
Healing and Integration
Your jawbone locks the dental implants in place during a process called osseointegration, which takes about four months. The bone grows between the dental implant threads to ensure your denture has firm support, preventing it from clicking, floating, or falling out. As the implants heal, you will wear a temporary denture.
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific situation.
What You Can Expect
Prosthetic Teeth Replacement
After your jawbone and dental implants fuse, one of your dentists will expose the implants, allowing your gums to heal around the abutments or connectors for your denture. Afterward, we will take impressions of your mouth for your custom, final replacement teeth. Your dentist will snap the denture onto the implants.
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific situation.
Snap-On Dentures
Snap-on dentures rest on dental implants, anchoring them in place and preventing movement and lift. Because snap-on dentures rest on dental implants and not your jawbone like traditional dentures, they cause less irritation and feel more similar to natural teeth.
Snap-on dentures increase your chewing efficiency, improve your speech, and boost your confidence. Many patients find social interactions more enjoyable because they don’t have to worry about their dentures slipping or dislodging.
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Eastman Credit Union Payment Plan
Looking for a flexible payment plan at Martin Dentistry? ECU has tailored loan options to meet your specific needs, ensuring you can comfortably manage your dental expenses while receiving top-quality care. Whether you need a single tooth implant or a complete smile transformation, ECU offers competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms. With their loan options, you can achieve the smile you've always wanted without compromising your financial stability.
ECU's payment plans start at a minimum loan amount of $500. You'll also have the flexibility to choose loan terms of up to 96 months, allowing you to select a repayment plan that aligns with your budget and preferences. Apply online at ecu.org/martin, in person at an ECU branch, or call (423) 578-7664 or (423) 578-3583. Invest in your dental health with an ECU loan for a confident smile and outstanding care from Martin Dentistry.
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Snap-On Dentures Frequently Asked Questions
An upper snap-on denture is palateless. Unlike a removable upper denture that suction from the roof of your mouth holds in place, dental implants secure a snap-on denture. A palateless denture can enhance your ability to taste food.
Snap-on dentures do not hurt. Precise planning ensures the denture fits and functions comfortably. The surgery to place dental implants is not painful either. A local anesthetic will numb your gums, and sedation dentistry will help you relax during dental implant placement. Your doctor will explain how to manage swelling and discomfort during recovery.
If you lack enough quality bone to support dental implants, your dentist may recommend a bone graft or an alternative to a snap-on denture. Your 3D CT scan will reveal your jawbone volume.
A snap-on denture looks like a removable complete denture, but its base has metal grooves that snap onto dental implants. One of our dentists will take impressions of your mouth to create a custom denture that fits your upper or lower arch—or both.
It takes about four months for dental implants to fuse with your jawbone. Afterward, a dentist will expose the implants, allowing about two weeks for your gums to heal around the implants. Next, your dentist will take impressions of your mouth for your final denture.
During recovery after implant placement, you will be limited to a soft-food diet for about four months. Soft foods prevent disturbing the implants. After healing, you can enjoy your favorite foods again.
A snap-on denture is a custom implant-retained denture. An arch of replacement teeth snaps onto two or more dental implants. Denture stability increases with the number of implants you receive. Unlike a fixed implant-supported denture that a dentist screws onto dental implants, you can remove a snap-on denture.
