A loose denture can make every meal feel like a negotiation. You skip steak and corn on the cob, keep a tube of adhesive in your pocket, and worry about a click or slip in the middle of a conversation. For many people, that daily uncertainty is harder than losing the teeth in the first place.
Precision Cosmetic & Family Dentistry offers implant-supported dentures to DeLand patients who want a denture that stays put. Dr. James Kortbus, a Stetson University graduate with a strong interest in surgical and implant dentistry, plans each case with 3D imaging and places the implants in our office. This treatment is part of the complete dental implant care for DeLand patients that we provide.
Request an AppointmentHow Implant-Supported Dentures Work
An implant-supported denture is a full set of replacement teeth that attaches to dental implants placed in your jaw. Instead of resting on your gums and relying on suction or adhesive, the denture locks onto the implants for a firm, secure fit.
Patients notice the difference. A systematic review and meta-analysis in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research found that two-implant lower overdentures received better ratings for comfort, speech, stability, and chewing than conventional complete dentures. Our article comparing implant-supported and traditional dentures covers the differences in more depth.
Denture Designs We Offer
There is more than one way to connect a denture to implants. Dr. Kortbus recommends a design based on your bone, your bite, and how you prefer to clean your denture.
Bar-Retained Dentures
A thin metal bar follows the curve of your jaw and connects two or more implants. The denture clips onto the bar for a secure fit, yet it can still be removed for cleaning.
Ball-Retained Dentures
Each implant has a ball-shaped connector that snaps into a matching socket on the underside of the denture. This snap-on design often works well in the lower jaw when there is enough bone.
Choosing the Right Design
Both designs remove for cleaning, and both hold far more securely than a denture that rests on the gums. Dr. Kortbus compares them with you using your 3D scan, so you can see why one may suit your jaw better.
Benefits DeLand Patients Notice
The changes go well beyond comfort. Patients who switch from a traditional denture often report:
- Better chewing: More bite strength for foods you may have avoided.
- Clearer speech: Fewer worries about clicking or slipping while you talk.
- No more adhesive: The implants hold the denture in place.
- Bone support: Implants may help slow the jawbone loss that follows tooth loss.
- More confidence: Less worry when you laugh, eat out, or speak in public.
Every patient’s experience is different, and we talk through realistic expectations at your consultation. You leave knowing what an implant denture can and cannot do for you.
Your Treatment Steps
Treatment begins with an exam, a 3D CBCT scan, and a review of your medical history. The scan shows where your bone is strongest, which helps Dr. Kortbus plan implant positions that give your denture the best support.
If any remaining teeth need to come out, tooth extraction for implants can be done in a way that protects the bone. Implants are then placed in our office through our oral surgery services, and they heal for a few months while you wear a temporary denture. Once healing is complete, we attach your final denture and fine-tune the fit.
Planning Around the Drive From DeLand
We know State Road 44 is not a quick hop, so we schedule your treatment to make each visit count. Imaging, planning, and your consultation can often happen in one appointment, and follow-up checks are kept short.
During healing, minor adjustments to your temporary denture can often be combined with routine visits. Our goal is to keep your total number of trips as low as safely possible while still giving your implants the time they need.
Caring for an Implant Denture
Removable implant dentures should be taken out and cleaned daily, along with the implant posts or bar in your mouth. We show you how to brush around each attachment and recommend tools that make cleaning easier.
The small clips or inserts that grip the implants wear over time and may need periodic replacement. We check them at your regular visits so your denture stays snug.
Financing Your New Smile
We work with Delta Dental PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Dental, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, and other plans, and we check your benefits before treatment begins. CareCredit and Cherry financing can spread the cost into monthly payments, and our membership plan includes 20% off additional treatment.
Implant Denture Questions From DeLand Patients
Here are answers to the questions DeLand patients ask about implant-supported dentures.
How many implants does a denture need?
Many lower dentures can be supported by two implants, while upper dentures often need more. Dr. Kortbus recommends a number based on your bone and bite after reviewing your 3D scan.
Is an implant denture different from my old one?
Most patients notice it feels much more secure. Because the implants hold it in place, there is less movement when you chew or talk, and you no longer need adhesive.
Do I take an implant denture out at night?
Removable implant dentures are taken out daily for cleaning. Dr. Kortbus explains a care routine that fits your design.
Am I too old for implant dentures?
Age alone does not rule out implants. We look at your overall health, bone, and gums to decide whether treatment is a good fit.
How long does treatment take?
Most cases take a few months, because the implants need time to bond with the bone before the final denture is attached. You wear a temporary denture in the meantime.
Eat and Smile Freely With Precision Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
DeLand patients choose us for implant dentures because Dr. James Kortbus plans each case with 3D imaging, places implants in our office, and schedules treatment to reduce trips across the county. With Stetson and NYU training, hospital residency experience, and more than 800 Google reviews for our practice, we bring careful, honest care to every case.
A denture that stays in place can change how you eat, speak, and feel. If you live in or near DeLand, contact our office to schedule your implant denture consultation.