What Is an Overdenture?

In this video, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains how overdentures provide a flexible, removable solution when permanent treatment is not yet possible.

When patients are not ready or able to afford veneers, crowns, bridges, implants, or implant-supported crowns, we offer a transitional smile option.

This is a removable appliance that fits over your natural teeth and is gently held in place by your existing teeth. It fills in missing spaces and improves appearance while you wait for a more permanent solution.

Because it is removable, you take it out daily to brush your teeth and clean the appliance. We also recommend coming in every six months for professional cleanings so we can maintain both your teeth and the appliance.

This option is especially helpful in several situations:

  • When the bone is still healing, and it is too early to place implants
  • When treatment needs to be done in stages
  • When a patient wants an improved smile for a wedding, reunion, or important event
  • When someone wants a cosmetic improvement without injections, anesthesia, or invasive treatment

The process is simple and fast. We digitally scan your mouth, design your smile using digital software, and then mill or 3D print the appliance. In many cases, it can be completed in about two weeks.

This transitional smile can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or even a larger section of the smile. It allows patients to regain confidence, improve their appearance, and feel comfortable in a dental setting while planning for permanent treatment later.

It is a practical, flexible solution that gives you options and a smile when you need them most.

If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque, NM, for a free consultation to learn how our implant denture options can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.

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Discover how Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque is restoring smiles using mini dental implants, a minimally invasive solution for missing teeth and loose dentures. In this 30-minute segment on Innovations in Health, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains how mini dental implants can replace missing teeth or secure unstable dentures in a single visit, often without grafting or extended downtime.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with missing teeth or dentures that won’t stay in place, schedule a free mini dental implant consultation in Albuquerque today. Learn whether you’re a candidate for a same-day, implant-supported solution designed for comfort, stability, and long-term function.

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