Already Wear a Denture?
Anchor It to Implants
This page is for people who already wear a full or partial denture and are done with adhesive, slipping and clicking. Implants anchor the denture to your jaw so it stays put. If you still have teeth that need removing, this is not the right page — see All-on-4 below.
$6,999 all-inclusive. One arch. For existing denture wearers.
No obligation · 2036 W. 95th St., Beverly
What Changes When Your Denture Is Anchored
The denture you wear now rests on your gums and holds on by suction, adhesive, or luck. Implants change that. Dr. Rowe places two to four implants into the jawbone per arch, and your denture is either converted to attach to them or replaced with a new fixed prosthetic. It no longer moves.
The difference most patients notice first is not appearance — it is bite force. A conventional upper denture covers the palate and delivers a fraction of natural chewing strength. Anchored to implants it stops rocking, the palate can often be opened up, and eating stops being a calculation.
Three Ways to Secure a Denture
Which one fits depends on how much bone you have left under the denture, and how much you want to be able to take out. Dr. Rowe will tell you at the consultation.
Anchored vs. the Denture You Have Now
A straight comparison against the conventional denture you are already wearing.
What the Process Looks Like
You keep wearing your own denture throughout. There is no period without teeth.
Free Consultation
We look at your current denture, your gum tissue and how much bone is left. Full plan and price in writing.
Implant Placement
Two to four implants placed per arch. Sedation available. Your own denture is adjusted and relined to wear over the sites.
Healing
3–6 months for the implants to fuse with bone. You keep wearing your relined denture the whole time.
Attach or Replace
Your denture is converted to attach to the implants, or a new fixed prosthetic is fitted. Then you eat normally.
Caring for It Afterward
Once it is anchored the routine gets simpler, not harder. No overnight soaking, no adhesive — just the habits you would follow for natural teeth, plus cleaning around the implants.
Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Clean around the implants and under the bridge.
Clean beneath the prosthetic daily to prevent buildup around the implant posts.
Routine visits let Dr. Rowe verify the implants are healthy and the prosthetic fits perfectly.
Ice chewing and hard candy can damage the prosthetic. Everything else — steak, corn, apples — is fair game.
In-house from start to finish — Dr. Corie Rowe, DMD
From your first consultation to your final denture fitting, everything happens here at 2036 W. 95th St. No referrals, no specialist hand-offs, no coordination headaches.
What patients actually say
Across 480+ verified Google reviews of Comfort Family Dental — every one written by a real patient, on Google, where you can read them yourself.
Read the reviews on GoogleQuestions From Denture Wearers
Do I have to already wear a denture to be a candidate?
For this treatment and this price, yes. The $6,999 covers securing an arch for someone who is already edentulous or wearing a partial. If you still have teeth that need to come out, that is a different treatment plan with extractions in it — look at All-on-4 or single implants instead, and Dr. Rowe will price it properly at the consultation.
Can you use the denture I already have?
Often, yes. Many existing dentures can be converted to attach to implants, provided the teeth are not badly worn and the fit of the base is still reasonable. If yours is old or worn out, a new prosthetic is made instead. We will tell you which applies at the consultation, before you commit.
Will I be without teeth at any point?
No. You wear your own denture throughout. It is adjusted and relined after implant placement so it sits comfortably over the healing sites, and you keep wearing it until the final prosthetic is fitted.
How many implants does it take?
Two to four per arch for the options on this page. Lower arches often need fewer than uppers. The number depends on how much bone is left, which is the main thing the consultation is measuring.
I have been in dentures for years. Is there still enough bone?
That is the right question to ask, and it is why the consultation includes imaging. Bone resorbs steadily under a conventional denture — the longer you have worn one, the more has gone. Sometimes there is plenty, sometimes grafting is needed first, and occasionally a different approach is better. You will get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
What's the difference between fixed and snap-on?
A fixed prosthetic stays in permanently and you clean around it. A snap-on overdenture clips on for the day and lifts out at night. Snap-on usually needs fewer implants and costs less; fixed feels closer to natural teeth. Neither is universally better.
Does the procedure hurt?
Implant placement is done under local anesthesia — you feel pressure, not pain. Oral sedation is available if you want it. Soreness afterward usually settles within a few days on ordinary pain relief.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most PPO dental plans. Coverage varies — some plans cover the surgical phase, some the prosthetic, some neither. We verify your benefits before your appointment so you know your actual out-of-pocket number before deciding.
How long does it last?
The implants themselves are designed to last decades with proper care. The prosthetic attached to them typically runs 10–20 years depending on material and how you look after it. Regular cleanings are what protect the investment.
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Comfort Family Dental — 2036 W. 95th Street, Beverly, Chicago