Implant-Supported Dentures in Nyack, NY

A denture that stays exactly where you put it, all day.

An implant-supported denture is a denture anchored to a small number of implants rather than resting on the gums. At our Nyack dental office it is the middle option between a conventional denture and a fixed full arch: far more stable than a denture, and less expensive than replacing every tooth with fixed implant teeth.

Why a denture moves, and how implants stop it

A conventional denture sits on the gum and relies on suction and adhesive, which works better on the upper jaw than the lower and worse as the years go by, because the bone underneath keeps shrinking. Anchoring the denture to a few implants removes that problem entirely. It clips into place, and it stays clipped in while you eat.

Removable, but only when you want it to be

This is still a denture, so it comes out for cleaning, which some patients prefer and find easier to keep hygienic than fixed teeth. The difference is that it comes out when you decide rather than when your dinner decides. Patients who come to our dental office from West Nyack having spent years avoiding certain foods usually notice that first.

Let’s talk about the cost

Because it needs fewer implants than a fixed arch, an implant-supported denture costs meaningfully less than full arch treatment while solving most of what makes a denture frustrating. Dr. Bodie will quote your case after 3D imaging at the free consultation, and he will tell you honestly if a fixed arch would serve you better.

How much do implant-supported dentures cost in Nyack, NY?

Implant-supported dentures at our Nyack dental office are quoted case by case, because the price depends on how many implants your jaw needs and what happens to any remaining teeth. They sit below full arch treatment, which runs $15,000 to $20,000. Your consultation is free.

What is an implant-supported denture?

An implant-supported denture is a denture that clips onto a small number of dental implants placed in the jaw, rather than resting on the gums. It stays firmly in place while you eat and talk, and it is removed for cleaning.

Does getting implant dentures hurt?

The implant placement involves minimal discomfort under local anesthetic, with nitrous oxide or oral sedation available if you would prefer. Most patients find the recovery easier than the extractions they may already have been through.

How long do implant-supported dentures last?

The implants themselves can last decades with good cleaning and regular visits. The denture that clips onto them wears like any denture and is periodically relined or replaced, which is a far smaller undertaking than starting over.

How many appointments does the treatment take?

Treatment is staged over several months: planning and 3D imaging, implant placement, a healing period while the implants fuse with the bone, then fitting the denture. Dr. Bodie maps your specific schedule at the consultation.

Is an implant denture better than a regular denture?

For stability, considerably. It does not slide, does not need adhesive and lets you eat things a conventional denture makes difficult. It also slows the bone loss that continues underneath a denture resting on the gums. A conventional denture remains the right choice for some patients, usually on cost.

Implant Dentures at a Glance

  • A denture that holds firm when you eat, laugh and talk
  • Anchored to implants, so no adhesive and no sliding
  • Fewer implants than a fixed full arch, so it costs considerably less
  • Planned on 3D imaging at a free consultation, with monthly payments available

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • My denture slips when I eat and I'm embarrassed by it. Can implants fix that?

    That is the single most common reason people ask about this, and it is very fixable. Anchoring the denture to implants removes the movement entirely.

  • Do I still have to take implant-supported dentures out at night?

    They come out for cleaning, yes. Many patients find that easier to manage than fixed teeth. If you want something you never remove, a fixed full arch is the option to look at instead.

  • Am I too old for implant-supported dentures?

    Age is rarely the deciding factor; bone is, and 3D imaging shows that in minutes. Plenty of our patients were told years ago it was not possible and find that it now is.

  • Can you use my existing denture and make it implant-supported?

    Sometimes, depending on its condition and fit. Bring it with you to the consultation and Dr. Bodie will tell you honestly whether it can be adapted or whether a new one will serve you better.

  • Do I have any options if I can't afford implants at all?

    Yes. A conventional denture is a perfectly capable option, and it may be what’s best for you right now. Affirm and HFD can also spread implant treatment into monthly payments if that changes the math.

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