Implant Surgery & Support
Loose or ill-fitting dentures
Dentures do not loosen because they were made badly. They loosen because the bone underneath them is disappearing — and that is a problem a reline cannot fix.
Why dentures become loose
A conventional denture rests on gum tissue. It does not stimulate the jawbone beneath, because nothing transmits force down into it the way a tooth root would.
Over time that unstimulated bone resorbs and the ridge shrinks. The denture was fitted to a ridge that no longer exists, so it moves.
Relines restore the fit temporarily by rebuilding the denture to match today's ridge. They do nothing about the ongoing bone loss, which is why each reline buys less time than the last.
Two solutions that actually address the cause
Implant-Supported Dentures
A semi-removable option using two to four implants to anchor the denture mechanically. The implants load the bone and slow the resorption. Treatment takes four to six months, and typically costs $12,000 to $18,000.
All-on-4 Implants
A fixed full-arch restoration with non-removable teeth. Temporary teeth can be placed the same day, with the permanent prosthetic fitted after four to six months. Typically $12,000 to $18,000 and up.
The case for acting sooner
Every year spent in a loose conventional denture is another year of bone loss — and bone volume is precisely what determines which implant options remain available to you.
Patients who move to implants earlier generally need less grafting, have more options, and get a better final result. Patients who wait until the denture is unwearable often need reconstruction first.
Related procedures & comparisons
Questions about your procedure?
Book a free consultation with Dr. Singh to discuss which option fits your jaw and your budget. Call (905) 479-7777.