Implant overdentures
Implant-supported overdentures deliver the security of implant retention with the cleansability of a removable prosthetic — the best of both worlds for patients who want stability without committing to a fully fixed restoration.
Retained. Stable. Still removable.
Two implants with Locator attachments can transform a loose, poorly retentive conventional denture into a prosthetic the patient wears with confidence. Four implants with a milled titanium bar provide near-fixed stability while preserving the option for daily removal and thorough hygiene access.
We fabricate every overdenture to the existing or new denture base, housing the attachment components precisely in the correct position so there is no rocking and no sore spots on delivery.
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Overdenture FAQ
Common questions from referring dentists about our implant-retained overdentures.
Which attachment system should I use?
Locator is the most common and the easiest to maintain, since the inserts are designed to be swapped chairside as retention wears. Ball attachments are simple and cost-effective. A bar-and-clip, including a milled titanium bar, splints the implants together and distributes load — worth considering when you want maximum stability.
Should I pick the housings up chairside, or do you place them in the lab?
Both work, and we do plenty of each. We would generally rather you pick them up chairside, because capturing that relationship in the mouth is simply more accurate than transferring it. That said, if chairside pickup isn’t practical for the appointment, send it to us and we will place them in the lab — we have been doing it long enough to get you a good result either way.
Bar overdenture or individual attachments?
Individual attachments are simpler, cheaper and easier to maintain. A bar splints the implants, spreads the load and lets us control the path of insertion more precisely, which generally gives the more stable result. The right answer depends on implant position and what the patient needs from the prosthesis — send the case and we will give you an opinion.
How is retention maintained over time?
Locator inserts are consumable by design. They are meant to be replaced as they wear, and swapping them is a quick chairside visit rather than a remake. Bar-and-clip retention is adjustable too. Either way, a patient should not be living with a loose prosthesis — it is usually a short appointment to put right.
Can I send a digital scan instead of an impression?
Yes. Capture a scan body in the scan so we can locate the implant, and tell us the system and the component that was placed. If your scanner supports it, add GIE as a connected lab and send straight from your portal — see connect your scanner. Otherwise upload STL or PLY files through send your scan files. Conventional impressions with an impression coping work just as well.