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Implant-Supported Dentures in Los Angeles and Downey, CA

Improve the Stability of Your Denture

A traditional denture may shift while you eat or speak. Implant-supported dentures attach to dental implants for additional stability and support.

Mission Dental Group provides implant placement and restoration for qualifying patients in Los Angeles and Downey, CA. Our dentists coordinate the surgical and restorative phases within the same practice.

What Is an Implant-Supported Denture?

An implant-supported denture replaces an arch of missing teeth and connects to dental implants placed in the jawbone. The implants act as anchors for the restoration.

Unlike a conventional denture that rests only on the gums, an implant-supported restoration receives additional support from the implants. The number and position of implants depend on your bone structure, oral health and restoration design.

Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures

Depending on the design and your individual condition, implant support may:

  • Reduce denture movement
  • Improve stability while chewing
  • Support clearer speech
  • Reduce reliance on denture adhesive
  • Improve confidence when eating or speaking
  • Transfer some chewing pressure to the jawbone
  • Provide an alternative to a conventional removable denture

No dental restoration functions exactly like natural teeth. Your dentist will explain the expected benefits and limitations of your recommended option.

Types of Implant-Supported Restorations

Removable Implant-Supported Dentures

A removable denture attaches to implants but can be taken out by the patient for cleaning. It may provide greater stability than a conventional denture while remaining removable.

Fixed Full-Arch Restorations

Some full-arch restorations are secured to implants and removed only by a dental professional. All-on-4 treatment is one approach that may be considered for qualifying patients.

Are You a Candidate?

Implant-supported dentures may be considered for patients who:

  • Are missing all or most teeth in an arch
  • Have difficulty with a loose conventional denture
  • Have healthy gums or controlled periodontal disease
  • Have enough bone to support implants or qualify for additional treatment
  • Can maintain daily oral hygiene
  • Are able to complete the surgical and healing process

Smoking, uncontrolled health conditions and active gum disease may affect implant treatment. A comprehensive evaluation is necessary before a recommendation can be made.

Experienced Implant Placement and Restoration

Dr. Won Jung Jeong has practiced dentistry since 1993 and completed an implantology program at UCLA in 2003. He has placed approximately 1,000 dental implants, restored approximately 1,000 implant cases and completed about 300 full-mouth reconstructions.

Dr. Won Jung Jeong performs implant placement and sinus lift procedures when indicated.

Dr. Debora Jeong has practiced since 2023 and has completed approximately 2,000 implant restorations. She restores implants but does not perform implant placement.

The dentists coordinate treatment around the final denture design, bite and long-term maintenance needs.

The Treatment Process

Consultation and 3D Imaging

Your dentist examines your teeth, gums and existing denture and reviews your medical history. Cone beam computed tomography provides detailed information about your jawbone and nearby structures.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Our team determines the proposed number and position of implants and discusses whether you need extractions, periodontal treatment or another preparatory procedure.

Dental Implant Placement

Dr. Won Jung Jeong places the implants in the planned areas of the jaw. The implants are then given time to integrate with the surrounding bone.

Healing and Follow-Up Care

Healing time varies by patient, treatment location and whether additional procedures are needed. Our team monitors the implants before proceeding with the final restoration.

Creating the Denture

Digital impressions, intraoral scanning and bite measurements may be used to plan the implant-supported denture. Try-in appointments may be needed to evaluate fit, tooth position and appearance.

Attaching the Final Restoration

The completed denture is attached to the implants according to its design. Your dentist will check the fit and bite and explain how to clean and maintain the restoration.

When Additional Bone Support Is Needed

Bone loss after missing teeth may affect implant placement. Dr. Won Jung Jeong uses three-dimensional imaging to evaluate the available bone.

For implants in the upper back jaw, a sinus lift may be considered when there is not enough bone beneath the sinus. The recommendation depends on the implant locations and individual anatomy.

Digital Implant and Denture Planning

Mission Dental Group uses cone beam computed tomography, digital impressions, intraoral scanning and AI-assisted visualization to support diagnosis, implant planning and patient education.

These tools provide detailed information about the jawbone, gums, bite and proposed restoration. Technology supports planning, but treatment outcomes also depend on healing, oral hygiene and individual health factors.

Implant-Supported Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures

Traditional dentures rest on the gums and are removable. Implant-supported dentures connect to implants for additional stability.

A conventional denture may remain the appropriate choice for some patients. The recommendation depends on oral health, bone structure, medical history, treatment goals and willingness to complete implant surgery.

How to Care for Implant-Supported Dentures

Clean your restoration and the tissues around the implants every day. The recommended tools and technique depend on whether the denture is removable or fixed.

Attend regular dental visits so our team can evaluate:

  • The implants and surrounding gums
  • The fit and condition of the denture
  • Your bite
  • Areas where plaque may accumulate
  • Any signs of inflammation or wear

Contact our office if the denture feels loose, your bite changes or the tissues around an implant become swollen or begin bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Request an Implant-Supported Denture Consultation

If a loose denture is affecting your ability to eat or speak, implant support may provide greater stability. Contact Mission Dental Group for an evaluation at our Los Angeles or Downey office.

Los Angeles Office
936 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-380-1996

Downey Office
9434 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
562-803-9999