Screw Retained (non-removeable)
A Screw retained denture usually involves 6 implants and is non-removeable to the patient, however, the dental office is still able to remove it when needed. The implants are titanium posts placed into the jawbone and the denture is screwed into the implants. Screw-retained dentures do involve several appointments and can take up to a year to complete for more complicated cases.
Snap on Over denture (removeable)
A snap-on over denture is removable to the patient and usually involves 4 implants. The implants are titanium posts placed into the jawbone and the denture has special attachments on the inside of it allowing it to snap onto the implants. The Snap-on overdenture involves several appointments and can take up to a year to complete for more complicated cases.
For more information on implant retained dentures or to request an appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (518) 584-5060.