Implant Supported Denture

Dr Darshan Parikh

Also known as an OVD or "Over Denture" this is increasingly becoming the standard of care for edentulous patients the world over. If someone has no teeth left and is looking forward to having some measure of comfort while eating, this would be the best option. A minimum of two implants and more depending on bone availability (here we managed three fixtures) means the denture can clip on to the support / struts provided and this helps the denture become a lot more stable. 

The other huge advantage is that as the patient eats, forces are transferred to the jaw bone and this makes a world of a difference as far as patient comfort is concerned.

Of course, if you have the bone density and material available more implants could even mean a fully fixed lower bridge!