Dentures That Stay in Place Because They Are Anchored to Your Jaw.
If your dentures slip when you eat or speak, implant-supported dentures offer a stable alternative anchored directly to your jawbone. Grand Prairie Family Dental, located in Grand Prairie TX, offers implant-supported dentures under Dr. Behrooz Khademazad, DDS, who has practiced at this location since August 28, 1988, with approximately 3,000 implants placed and bone grafting handled entirely in-house.
If you have been living with loose dentures and assuming there is nothing better at a reasonable cost, the conversation at Grand Prairie Family Dental may change your thinking. Patients from Trailwood and Nottingham Estates come in with exactly that assumption. Most leave with a clear picture of their options and a candidacy determination based on actual imaging.
What Are Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures replace a full arch of teeth using dental implants anchored in the jawbone as the foundation for the prosthesis. Unlike traditional dentures that rely on suction or adhesive, implant-supported dentures attach directly to the implants and eliminate movement during eating and speaking. The American Dental Association recognizes implant-supported dentures as a clinically validated option for patients with full tooth loss who want improved stability.
There are two main types. A snap-on overdenture attaches to implants with locator attachments and can be removed for cleaning. A fixed implant-supported bridge is permanently secured and can only be removed by a restorative dentist. Dr. Khademazad evaluates bone density, bite forces, and patient goals before recommending which type is appropriate.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Implant-Supported Dentures
Most current denture wearers are candidates for implant-supported dentures. Dr. Khademazad uses 3D imaging to evaluate bone density and determine candidacy before any recommendation is made. Patients who typically qualify include:
- Current denture wearers frustrated with instability, slippage, or discomfort
- Adults with full tooth loss who want a more stable and comfortable alternative
- Patients with adequate bone density or who can achieve it through in-house bone grafting
- Adults in good systemic health to support implant surgery and healing
- Non-smokers or patients committed to quitting before and during the healing phase
- Adults willing to commit to the full treatment timeline
Approximately 90 percent of implant patients at Grand Prairie Family Dental needed bone grafting before or during placement. Long-term denture wearers are not automatically disqualified because Dr. Khademazad handles grafting in-house.
What to Expect During Implant-Supported Denture Treatment
Treatment moves through a consistent clinical sequence from the first evaluation to the final prosthesis. The consultation includes 3D imaging and a full bone density assessment. Extractions and bone grafting are completed first when the imaging shows they are needed before implant placement.
Implants are placed under local anesthetic and a temporary prosthesis keeps patients comfortable during healing. After osseointegration is complete, typically 3 to 6 months later, the final overdenture or fixed bridge is attached. Most patients say the final result feels nothing like their previous dentures.
