Clip-on dentures
Clip-on denture is a removable dental replacement solution with improved stability using snap buttons. Made of resin, it is very similar to a traditional denture, while benefiting from a better stability offered by the attachment of four snaps connected to dental implants. This is a slightly a more comfortable removable dental solution for patients who are edentulous or need to replace several missing teeth.
While not ideal, this solution represents a slightly more economical alternative to the complete ceramic or zirconia bridge used with the All-on-4 technique.
Types of clip-on implant supported dentures
1.Dentures clipped directly onto dental implants
2. Dentures clipped on a metal retention bar placed on dental implants (Akerman type)
Advantages of clip-on implant supported dentures
- Better denture stability
- Better chewing comfort
- Easy to maintain
- Does not require glue
Slightly more economical than the fixed dental bridge solution on All-on-4
Disadvantages of clip-on implant supported dentures
- Requires daily cleaning.
- Presence of an artificial palate that interferes with the taste and the pleasure of eating.
- Presence of false gums
- Requires regular clips changes (approximately every two years)
- Requires regular readjustment.
All-on-4 or All-on-6: More reliable alternatives with screw-on prostheses on implants
A fixed dental bridge on 4 or 6 implants offers the best result and the closest solution to natural teeth in terms of chewing and speech comfort. These types of prostheses help slow down the bone resorption caused by the loss of natural teeth, prevent the collapse of the cheeks and face, and allow patients to regain perfect aesthetics.
The fixed implant retained dental bridge is usually made of ceramic or zirconia and is a permanent solution that requires very little maintenance apart from regular brushing.
Where to find affordable dental bridges?
It is important to note that denture costs vary from clinic to clinic and rates may be influenced by the quality of equipment, materials used and services offered.
Expidental, a European and Canadian expert agency specialized in dental tourism, is offering through its affiliate clinics in Antalya, Turkey, the most modern dental prostheses at affordable prices.
