Snap-on dentures, also called implant-supported overdentures, are removable dentures that click onto two or more dental implants. The implants stop the denture from slipping while you eat and speak, and you take it out at night to clean it. At LOSAN Dental, Dr. Diego Lopez plans them for patients who want more stability than a regular denture with fewer implants than a fixed arch.
They are a good fit if you:
| Regular denture | Snap-on denture | All-on-4 / All-on-6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Held by | Gums and adhesive | Implants + gums | Implants only |
| Removable at home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Implants per arch | 0 | Usually 2–4 | 4–8 |
| Stability when eating | Low | High | Highest |
| Covers the palate (upper) | Yes | Often less | No |
Snap-on dentures are removable: they click onto implants and you take them out to clean them. All-on-4 and All-on-6 are fixed: the teeth are screwed to the implants and only the dentist removes them. Fixed teeth feel more like natural teeth; snap-on dentures usually need fewer implants.
It depends on the treatment. Crowns and veneers can often be completed in a single trip of a few days. Dental implants usually take two trips: one to place the implants and another, after a healing period of a few months, for the final teeth. Your exact plan is defined at your evaluation.
The cost depends on how many implants you need, whether you need bone grafting, and the type of final teeth. LOSAN Dental gives every patient a written plan with the total cost before treatment starts.
Yes, most of our dental treatments come with a guarantee. We stand behind our work and will explain the specific terms during your consultation.
Tell us about your current denture and we will explain your options.
WhatsApp +1 (928) 867-8333Call +1 (928) 487-2150Responsable: Dr. Diego López, Prostodoncista · Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Individual results vary; every treatment is defined after a clinical evaluation.
