Dental Implants in Sarasota, FL
Missing All Upper or Lower Teeth
If you have lost all of your upper or lower teeth, dental implants can secure your denture — or replace your teeth entirely — for a stable, natural-feeling smile.
Lower Jaw
What if I’m missing all of my lower teeth?
Many people manage well with an upper denture but struggle to wear and eat with a lower one. Several implant-supported options can make your lower replacement teeth far more stable — from a snap-on denture to a fixed set of teeth.
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Ball Attachment Denture
Two implants are placed in the lower jaw and a denture snaps onto them for a more stable fit while chewing. Some movement remains, and periodic adjustments are needed.
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Bar Attachment Denture
Four to six implants are connected by a custom support bar, and the denture clips firmly onto it. This is known as an implant-supported overdenture.
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Screw Retained Denture
Five or more implants hold a permanent denture with screws or clasps. It doesn’t touch the gum, so you can clean under it, and it stays in except at maintenance visits.
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Individual Implants
Each tooth is replaced individually so the teeth appear to grow from your gums, most closely resembling natural teeth. This usually requires eight or more implants.
Upper Jaw
What if I’m missing all of my upper teeth?
A similar range of options is available for the upper jaw. Because the upper-jaw bone is softer, more implants are often needed to support your new replacement teeth.
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Implant Retained Upper Denture
With enough implants, the denture can leave the roof of your mouth uncovered — so you can fully taste and feel your food. It stays removable for easy cleaning of the bar and denture.
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Individual Upper Implants
For a fixed restoration that looks and feels like natural teeth, you will typically need eight to ten individual implants, followed by abutments and new replacement crowns.
Why Choose Us
Why choose Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery?
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring both medical and dental training to every procedure, so you get expert diagnosis and comfortable, precise care from consultation to recovery.
- Dual-degree surgeons (DMD and MD) with advanced anesthesia training
- Board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Decades of experience across thousands of successful cases
- 3D imaging and modern technology for precise, predictable results
- A full range of sedation and comfort options
- Convenient locations across the Sarasota area
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dental implants secure my dentures?
Yes. As few as two implants can anchor a lower denture so it snaps firmly into place, and additional implants can support a bar-retained or fully fixed denture that no longer slips or rocks.
How many implants do I need to replace all my teeth?
It depends on the option and your jaw. A snap-on denture may need only two implants, a bar- or screw-retained denture four to six, and a full set of individual fixed teeth eight or more. Your surgeon will recommend the right number after evaluating your jaw.
Are implant-supported dentures removable?
Some are and some are not. Ball- and bar-attachment dentures snap on and off for cleaning, while screw-retained and individual-implant restorations stay fixed in place and are only removed at maintenance visits.
