Hello Everyone...I am wondering if anyone here has gotten implant supported dentures and what their opinion of them is. I recently got my full plate lower denture, acrylic, and know after 2 weeks that they will never supply the biting strength that I desire. My dentist is suggesting two implants with snaps to stabilize them. Is this sufficient or are more implants the ultimate solution ? Any advice or opinions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hello Everyone...I am wondering if anyone here has gotten implant supported dentures and what their opinion of them is. I recently got my full plate lower denture, acrylic, and know after 2 weeks that they will never supply the biting strength that I desire. My dentist is suggesting two implants with snaps to stabilize them. Is this sufficient or are more implants the ultimate solution ? Any advice or opinions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I have four implants and they work very well. I would be VERY cautious about two. You need four to eliminate rocking. The procedure for installing the locators into the denture is 2 at a time. Install the front two and wait a week for installation of the other two. When I had the front two only I had to use adhesive. With the four installed I can eat corn on the cob and big steaks with no problem. Also, be extremely cautious about the dentist's experience and qualifications. I had to go to a second dentist (specialist) to get the locators installed properly. Installing the locators to align with the posts is very critical and require expertise and experience.....

Question for Curtis or any one with implants for snap on dentures? Where did they place your 4 implants, under which teeth. I just had 2 put in and from all the pictures I have seen they should be under the canine teeth and he has placed in right under the 2 front teeth. I don't think this will work as they are in the wrong place. Thanks for your help