Implant Retained Dentures in Marylebone
A denture that clips onto two or more implants instead of resting on the gum, so it stops lifting when you eat and talk, fitted at UNTIL Marylebone.
- CBCT scan on site
- GDC-registered dentists
- Written plan before you commit
The short answer
What an implant retained denture is
Implant dentures: what to expect
- ImplantsUsually 2 for a lower denture, often 4 for an upper
- CleaningClips out, so you clean it in your hand
- AdhesiveNot needed
- Upper palateOften left uncovered
- W1 price range£4,000 to £6,000 on 2 or 4 implants
- First stepCBCT scan at UNTIL Marylebone
Snap-on and clip-on dentures
Snap-on, clip-on and snap-in dentures are everyday names for the same thing: a denture, also called an overdenture, that clips onto implants. The clip is either a small stud attachment on each implant, which fits a matching cap inside the denture, or a bar joining the implants, which the denture grips along its length.
Stud attachments
Simpler and easier to clean, with nylon inserts in the denture that wear with use and are replaced at reviews to keep the grip firm.
Bar attachments
A metal bar splints the implants together and spreads the load, which can suit an upper jaw or softer bone. It takes more care to clean underneath.
Which suits you depends on the bone and the space between your jaws, both measured on the CBCT scan at your implant consultation.
Implant dentures vs dentures
A conventional denture rests on the gum and is held by suction and shape. It costs least and needs no surgery, and for some people it works well. Its two common complaints are movement when eating and, on an upper, a plate over the palate that dulls taste. It also does nothing to stop the jawbone shrinking underneath, which is why dentures loosen over the years, as the loose dentures page explains.
An implant denture clips onto implants, so it stops lifting and needs no adhesive, and it loads the bone where the implants sit. It still comes out for cleaning. A fixed full arch bridge goes one step further and never comes out, at a higher cost. Published W1 prices for each are compared on the dental implant cost page.
Implant dentures near you in Marylebone
Implant denture treatment is arranged at UNTIL Marylebone, 1 Orchard Street W1H 6HJ, beside Selfridges, about 7 minutes on foot from Bond Street station and 6 from Marble Arch, according to TfL. Directions, opening hours and the nearby areas people travel from are on the Marylebone location page.
Areas treated
Why stabilise a denture with implants
- The denture clips into place, so it does not lift when you bite into something or when you laugh
- Denture adhesive becomes unnecessary, which is the change most people notice within the first week
- An upper denture can often be made without covering the whole palate, which restores taste and temperature
- Chewing force is shared with implants in bone rather than carried entirely by the gum, so sore spots are less frequent
- It costs considerably less than a fixed full arch bridge while solving the movement problem that prompted the enquiry
Patient journey
What to expect from implant retained dentures
Consultation & preparation
Bring your current denture, including any spare or older one, because how it fits and where it moves is part of the assessment. Bring your medicines list and medical history as well. If your denture rubs, do not leave it out for days beforehand: the clinician needs to see the sore areas it actually causes.
During treatment
Aftercare
Your existing denture is usually adjusted so it does not press on the healing implant sites, and you may be asked to leave it out for a short period at first. Keep the surgical areas clean as instructed, eat softer food while healing, and return for the attachments to be fitted only once the implants are ready.
Implant dentures cost in London
Marylebone Dental Implants prices an implant denture after your CBCT scan, by the number of implants it needs. For comparison, one Portland Place practice listed £4,000 on 2 implants and £6,000 on 4 on 29 September 2026, and another an overdenture from £15,000.
FAQ
Implant denture questions,
answered
Can my existing denture be used?
Sometimes. A denture in good condition with an accurate fit can often be adapted to take the attachments, which reduces the cost. A worn, ill-fitting or thin denture usually needs replacing, because cutting attachment housings into it weakens it. This is assessed at your consultation with the denture in your mouth.
How many implants do I need for a denture?
Two is the usual minimum for a lower denture, which is where movement is worst. Upper dentures commonly need four, because the bone is softer and because removing the palate coverage transfers more load to the implants. Your CBCT scan and the shape of your ridge decide the final number.
Will I still have to take it out at night?
Yes. An implant retained denture is removable by design, and taking it out lets the gum rest and lets you clean both the denture and the attachments properly. If you want teeth that never come out, a fixed full arch bridge is the alternative, at a higher cost and with more implants.
Can I still use denture adhesive?
You should not need it, and needing it again is a sign something has changed. Usually that means worn nylon inserts, which are a routine replacement, or a ridge that has continued to shrink under the denture base. Either way it is worth an appointment rather than another tube of adhesive.
Does an upper implant denture still cover the palate?
Often it does not, and for many people that is the main reason to do it. Removing palatal coverage restores taste and the sensation of temperature, and it helps with gagging. It does depend on having enough implants to carry the load without the palate helping, which is typically four.
How do I look after an implant retained denture?
Take it out at night, clean the denture and the attachments separately, and brush around each implant where it comes through the gum. The nylon inserts that grip the attachments wear and are replaced routinely, usually once a year. Marylebone Dental Implants builds that into the maintenance appointments rather than waiting for it to feel loose.
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