A full-arch denture-style prosthesis fixed to multiple dental implants — doesn't come out, doesn't slip, functions like natural teeth. Very similar to All-on-4 conceptually; the terminology varies between practices.
Book a free consultation
An implant-supported denture is a full-arch prosthesis (denture-shaped, with multiple teeth in pink gum-like material) that's fixed permanently to four or more dental implants placed in the jaw. Unlike a traditional denture, it doesn't come out — you brush around it the way you would natural teeth. Unlike implant-retained dentures, there's no clip mechanism — the prosthesis is screwed onto the implants and removed only by a dentist for periodic maintenance.
The concept is the same as All-on-4 and related full-arch implant restorations — different practices use different terminology for similar work. What matters clinically is that you get a fixed full-arch restoration on a small number of implants (typically 4 to 6 per arch), placed under sedation or GA, with same-day fixed temporary teeth followed by a permanent prosthesis after healing.
Implant-supported dentures are usually the right choice for patients who currently wear (or are about to wear) traditional full dentures and want something that doesn't move. The investment is significantly higher than traditional dentures, but the result is a permanent fixed restoration that functions like natural teeth — and one that prevents the jaw bone loss that traditional dentures cause over time.
The procedure follows the same protocol as All-on-4 — typically 3 to 6 months from surgery to final prosthesis.
Review your case, take CBCT 3D imaging, design surgical guides. Discuss bone availability and any remote-anchorage options if bone is limited.
Implant placement under IV sedation or GA. Custom surgical guides used; X-Nav navigation for complex cases. Most patients leave with fixed temporary teeth attached the same day.
Soft-food diet for 1–2 weeks, follow-ups during healing. Implants integrate with the bone over 3–6 months; you wear the fixed temporaries throughout.
Permanent denture-style prosthesis fitted once implants are confirmed integrated — typically zirconia or hybrid material, designed and finished in our on-site lab.
Regular hygiene appointments, periodic professional cleaning of the prosthesis, and bite checks. The implants typically last a lifetime; the prosthesis is replaced every 10–15 years.
Both anchor dentures to dental implants. Here's the key difference.
| Feature | Implant-Supported (Fixed) | Implant-Retained (Removable) |
|---|---|---|
| Comes out for cleaning | ||
| Function closer to natural teeth | More stable than traditional | |
| Implants typically needed | 4–6 per arch | 2–4 per arch |
| Cost | Higher | Lower (fewer implants) |
| Best for patients who want | Permanent fixed teeth | Stable removable teeth |
Common questions about fixed implant-supported full-arch restorations.
Book a free consultation. We'll review your case with CBCT, discuss implant-supported vs. implant-retained options, and confirm whether you're a candidate.