Full Arch Implants / Locator Overdentures / Locator Fixed Dentures
Full Arch Implants / Locator Overdentures / Locator Fixed Dentures
Living with traditional dentures can be a journey of ups and downs. One day, they feel fine, and the next, they’re slipping while you talk or making it hard to enjoy a meal with your family. If you’ve ever wished for a more secure, stable solution, full arch implants and locator overdentures are a remarkable solution that could change your life.
At our practice, we’ve helped many patients discover a worry-free smile with this life-changing technology.
What Are Full Arch Implants?
A full-arch tooth replacement system is a blend of dental implants and a custom-made denture. In this procedure, we don’t need an implant for every missing tooth. We strategically place two to four dental implants into your jawbone. These titanium posts act as artificial tooth roots.
Locator Overdenture:
A locator overdenture is the perfect blend of stability and flexibility. It is a custom-made, high-quality denture with special attachments on its underside. These attachments securely “snap” onto the dental implants in your jaw, much like a press stud on a jacket.
Key Benefits of a Locator Overdenture:
- Goodbye to Slipping and Sliding: The secure snap-on design means your denture will not move, slip, or click when you eat, speak, or laugh.
- Removable for Easy Cleaning: You can easily clean the dentures after removing them at night.
- Improved Chewing: With the denture, you can get back to enjoying your favorite foods. It allows you to bite and chew with more force.
- Enhanced Comfort: The secure fit reduces rubbing and sore spots that are common with conventional dentures.
The Locator Fixed Denture
For those who want the ultimate “set it and forget it” solution, the locator fixed denture (also known as a hybrid denture or fixed bridge) is the gold standard. Like the overdenture, it is supported by dental implants, but this option is screwed into place by your dentist and is not removable by you at home. It stays in your mouth 24/7, functioning just like a set of natural teeth.
Key Benefits of a Locator Fixed Denture:
- The Most Natural Feel: Because it is permanently fixed in your mouth, this solution feels and functions most like your original teeth.
- Maximum Biting Power: This option gives you the power to eat anything without a second thought.
- Preserves Facial Structure: It provides constant stimulation to your jawbone that prevents bone loss and maintains a youthful facial profile.
- Minimal Maintenance: You need to care for a fixed denture just like your natural teeth—with regular brushing and professional cleanings.
Your Journey to a Stable, Confident Smile
Starting a full-arch restoration is a team effort. You will be supported by our team at every stage with expertise and empathy.
- A Comprehensive Consultation: First, we discuss your needs and goals and assess your oral health with advanced 3D imaging to design a precise, personalized treatment plan.
- Implant Placement: During this procedure, the implants are gently inserted into your jawbone.
- Healing and Integration: Over several months, your jawbone will naturally fuse with the implants, creating strong anchors for your new smile.
- Crafting Your Final Smile: After healing, your custom-designed locator overdenture or fixed denture will be attached.
Which Solution Is Right for You?
Your lifestyle, budget, and personal preferences will determine whether you choose a removable overdenture or a fixed denture.
- If you value the security of implants but prefer a removable appliance for cleaning, choose a locator overdenture.
- If you want the most permanent and lifelike solution and prefer to care for your teeth as if they were natural, choose a locator fixed denture.
It’s Time to Smile with Unshakable Confidence
Don’t let an insecure smile become a barrier to your success. A full-arch implant is an investment in your health and happiness.
Schedule a consultation with us to explore how we can help you achieve a stable, beautiful, and worry-free smile.