Implant-Supported Dentures in Manchester, NH

If your denture slips when you talk, rubs sore spots into your gums, or spends more of its life in a drawer than in your mouth, you're far from alone — Dr. Mann sometimes hears, "my mother had those, and she always kept the bottom one in the drawer." He's made many dentures over his career and knows how to get them comfortable, and he's also honest with patients about what a denture on its own can do: "the great advantage to them is that we can make the teeth look very nice, their smile can be very beautiful, but you just don't chew well with dentures."

An implant-supported denture — sometimes called an overdenture — rests on dental implants, often just two, that Dr. Mann places in your jaw, and your denture clicks onto them with small, replaceable nylon snaps. That hold changes more than comfort: because the implants carry the work of chewing, the bone around them stays busy — "the bone now has a function," Dr. Mann explains, "the bone has a purpose" — and it tends to stay, which spares you much of the reline-and-sore-spot cycle that comes with a denture resting on your gums alone.

Making a denture that looks and feels like yours

Dr. Mann is known for his dentures — patients seek him out for them, and other dentists have sent him their own denture patients — and your new denture starts with a digital scan of your mouth, so there's no messy impression to sit through: "Gone are the days where you have to put the goop in your mouth," he says. From there, he shapes your new teeth so they look natural in your face and snap securely into place, and he checks the fit with you until it feels like your own smile.

What are implant-supported dentures?

Implant-supported dentures are removable dentures that snap onto dental implants, so they stay in place while you eat and talk and still come out for cleaning. Dr. Mann often uses two implants for a lower denture, and because the implants reach through the gums to the bone, your denture stays steadier and more comfortable than one that rests on your gums alone.

How much do implant-supported dentures cost in Manchester, NH?

The cost depends on how many implants you need, whether any teeth need to come out first, whether bone grafting is part of your plan, and the denture itself — so Dr. Mann gives you a clear plan and cost before anything begins, often comparing a few options side by side. Dental insurance may help with the denture and often excludes the implants, so we’ll tell you what to expect up front. We offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit, and while our Manchester dental office is out of network, we file your claims so any reimbursement comes straight to you.

Will a snap-in denture feel better than my regular denture?

For most people, yes: Dr. Mann says that when a denture is supported by implants, your comfort and your chewing get better, and "you're going to feel more confident because they're going to stay in place." That steadiness is what lets you laugh at dinner, speak up in a meeting, or take a bite of something you love, all without wondering whether your denture will move.

How is a snap-in denture different from full-mouth implants?

A snap-in denture rests on fewer implants and comes out for cleaning, while full-mouth implants use more implants to hold a set of teeth that's screwed in and stays in day and night. Dr. Mann walks you through the advantages and disadvantages of each, along with a traditional denture, so you can choose what truly fits your mouth, your life, and your budget, at our office a short drive from Hooksett.

How do I care for a snap-in denture?

You'll take your denture out each day to clean it and the implants beneath it, and come in every six months so Dr. Mann and our hygienist can check the implants and the gum tissue around them. The small nylon snaps that hold your denture are replaceable, so if it ever starts to feel loose, we can swap them for a snugger fit — one patient came in just to make theirs a little tighter.

Finding the path that fits your mouth and your life

Most people have at least some bone to work with — "Not everybody has the bone, but most have at least some," Dr. Mann says — and your 3D scan tells him whether you're a candidate for a couple of implants before you ever have to guess. When implants aren't the right fit because of your bone, your health, or your budget, he'll help you find what is, whether that's bone grafting first or a beautifully made denture, and if you'd love teeth that never come out, he'll talk with you about full-mouth implants.

How long does it take to get an implant-supported denture?

Several months, and most of it is healing. Dr. Mann places your implants in one visit, and if teeth come out that day you still leave with a denture to wear, then the implants bond with the bone over the following months before he fits the snaps and your finished denture. If you already have a well-made denture, he’ll tell you whether it can be adapted to your new implants or whether a new one will serve you better, so you know the whole path before you begin.

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