Implant-Supported Dentures in Calabasas
You take out your lower denture to eat a sandwich at lunch. You keep a tube of adhesive in the car. You skip apples and steak because chewing hurts or the plate shifts. We hear versions of this story often from patients who come to us from Calabasas, and implant-supported dentures are one of the ways we help. At 805 Dentistry, our Thousand Oaks office brings together general, specialty, imaging, and sedation care under one roof, so Calabasas patients can plan and complete this treatment with one team they already know.
An implant-supported denture is a full or partial set of replacement teeth that attaches to dental implants placed in the jawbone. A traditional denture rests on the gums and relies on suction or adhesive. An implant-supported denture connects to fixed anchors, so it stays put while you talk, laugh, and chew.
There are a few versions, and the right one depends on your mouth and your goals. Snap-in dentures clip onto implants and can be removed at home for cleaning. Full-arch options such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 use four or six implants to support a complete arch of teeth. We also offer implant-supported bridges for patients who are missing several teeth but not a whole arch. Because we provide complete and partial dentures too, we can compare every option with you side by side.
Your first visit starts with a conversation about what bothers you most, whether that is a loose denture, failing teeth, or gaps that make eating hard. We then do a thorough exam and use CBCT imaging, a 3D scan that shows bone height, bone density, and nearby structures such as nerves and sinuses. A board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist on our team reads these images, which helps us plan implant positions carefully.
Many patients find that the scan answers questions they have had for years. If bone has thinned after tooth loss, we can talk through bone grafting or sinus lift surgery to build support before implants go in. If you still have teeth that need to come out, we handle simple and surgical extractions here. Gum health matters too, and our board-certified periodontist can treat gum disease first so your implants start on a healthy foundation.
Who is a good candidate for implant-supported dentures?
Most adults who are missing many or all of their teeth, or who are unhappy with a traditional denture, are worth evaluating. That includes people who:
- Wear a denture that slips, rubs, or needs adhesive
- Have several failing or broken teeth and want a long-term plan
- Have lost bone in the jaw and were told implants may not be possible
- Feel anxious about dental work and have avoided treatment
Candidacy depends on your bone, your gums, and your overall health, which is why the exam and imaging come first. Even if you have been told no elsewhere, grafting may open options, and we will explain honestly what your scan shows.
What happens during treatment, and will I be comfortable?
Treatment follows a planned sequence: any needed extractions or grafting, then implant placement by our board-certified periodontist, then attachment of your new teeth. Your denture is designed and adjusted with support from our on-site dental lab, which keeps communication close between the clinical team and the people shaping your teeth.
Comfort is built into the plan. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, and a board-certified dental anesthesiologist is part of our team. Patients with dental anxiety can talk with us ahead of time about which level of sedation fits them. Your exact timeline depends on healing and whether grafting is involved, and we map it out with you before anything begins.
How do I care for implant-supported dentures?
You care for them with daily cleaning at home plus regular professional visits. Removable snap-in dentures come out for brushing, and you clean around the implant posts as well. Fixed full-arch teeth stay in, so we show you how to clean underneath and around them.
We provide ongoing implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance to keep the gums and bone around your implants healthy. These visits let us check the attachments, look for early signs of trouble, and adjust or repair your denture with help from our lab. Calabasas patients can schedule these checkups alongside routine cleanings and exams for the rest of the family, since we see children and adults of all ages.
How can I pay for implant-supported dentures?
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, welcome self-pay patients, and offer financing. Coverage for implants and dentures varies widely between plans, so we review your benefits and walk you through costs before treatment starts.
Because every case is different, we give you a clear plan with costs after your exam and imaging rather than quoting a number up front. If you live in Calabasas and are tired of a denture that holds you back, call 805 Dentistry to schedule a consultation and find out which option fits you.