Implant
Stabilised
Dentures
Implants for confident stabilisation of removable dentures
Dr Habibi and the team have particular expertise in dental implants, combined with sedation dentistry to provide a comfortable, streamlined and predictable treatment experience.
Implant dentures explained
Dentures have been popular to replace missing teeth for centuries.
In this day and age, with advanced and modern dentistry techniques being available, dentures form the most basic type of tooth replacement.
Gone are the days when it used to be “in vogue” to remove all teeth at a young age, wear dentures, with the intention to save on the costs of future dental care. We now know that there can be long term problems associated with wearing dentures, in particular jaw bone shrinkage leading to increasing difficulty supporting dentures in the mouth.
This is why implant dentures are a recommended alternative to traditional, removable full dentures.
Anchor III-Fitting Or Loose Dentures With Implants
At Complete Implant and Sedation Dentistry, our Perth based dental clinic, we achieve consistent and good results with the “Locator system”, for denture stabilisation. With this method, lower full dentures are stabilised with as few as two implants, placed in the front of the lower jaw.
Locator abutments, or Locator attachments, are attached to the implants, and these in turn act as stabilising “clips” for your denture. Upper full dentures are usually stabilised by a minimum of four “clip” attachments. This means your loose or poorly functioning dentures can be predictably stabilised by dental implants, making them stable, reliable, confident and comfortable in the mouth. Implant stabilised dentures are still able to be removed for cleaning by “unclipping them” from the Locator abutments on the dental implants.
To stabilise dentures with dental implants, we may be able to use your current dentures if they are well designed and not worn down, or we may need to make new dentures to improve your cosmetics or bite as part of the procedure.
Dental
implants
When you get a prosthesis involving dental implants, for a full upper or lower set of teeth, some people refer to it as “implant dentures”.
There are 3 such groups of treatment carried out at our practice:
Loose dentures are a typical denture problem, and at Complete Implant and Sedation Dentistry we will be happy to assess your situation and to make recommendations for improvement.
Full removable implant dentures using the Locator system (implant stabilised dentures). These are essentially “clip on, clip off” stable dentures which are removed for cleaning.
Full removable implant supported dentures using the Syncone or Conus system, without coverage of the palate. These provide a very rigid fixation to the implants, but still remain removable for cleaning.
Fixed (non-removable) full implant prostheses or teeth replacements, as a way to get rid of your dentures altogether.These include implant bridges, or the All On 4 immediate teeth replacement, and our own innovative titanium-based All On 4 Plus Titanium technique. Alternatively, we have the option of using zygomatic implants, sometimes used in cases where there is not sufficient bone in the upper jaw, using implants anchored into the cheek (zygoma) bones.
Why Choose Complete Implants And Sedation Dentistry
At our state-of-the-art clinic, we offer an advanced, professional and comprehensive approach to dental implantology.
Dr Habibi and the team have a particular expertise in dental implants, combined with sedation dentistry to provide a comfortable, streamlined and predictable treatment experience. You can say goodbye to loose or uncomfortable dentures.
Call our friendly receptionists to discuss any denture problems you may have, so we can assess your situation and provide personalised advice, for a more comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and long-term solution.
Denture Implants Perth: Frequently Asked Questions
Implant dentures (also called implant-supported or implant-retained dentures) are secured to dental implants placed in the jawbone, rather than resting loosely on the gums like traditional dentures. This anchoring prevents slipping, improves chewing function, and stops the bone loss that commonly occurs with regular dentures over time.
Implant-supported dentures in Perth typically range from $12,000 to $25,000 per arch, depending on the number of implants used (usually 2–4 for a removable overdenture) and the type of attachment system chosen. A precise quote depends on your bone density and whether grafting is needed, confirmed during a consultation and 3D scan.
Implant dentures can be either removable (clipping onto implants for easy daily cleaning) or permanently fixed (screwed in place and only removed by a dentist), depending on the type chosen. Removable implant dentures, often called overdentures, are a popular middle-ground option between traditional dentures and fully fixed solutions like All-on-4.
Yes, most long-term denture wearers are good candidates for switching to implant dentures, provided there’s sufficient jawbone remaining to support the implants. If bone loss has occurred from years of wearing traditional dentures, a bone graft may be recommended first to ensure the implants have a stable foundation.
The implant posts themselves can last 20+ years with proper care, while the denture component typically needs relining or replacement every 5–10 years due to normal wear. Daily cleaning of both the implants and the denture, along with regular dental check-ups, helps prevent gum issues and extends the lifespan of the whole system.