Same-Day Dentures in Springfield, MO

Life moves so fast, making every moment we have on this earth all the more precious. Unfortunately, this means that many patients like you spend their time avoiding things that are seen as “a hassle”, like taking care of their smile. However, at the Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA) in Springfield, MO, we believe that your smile deserves to be a priority! Why waste your precious time struggling with missing teeth or a loose denture when you can have a brand-new and secure smile in just one day? At our office, we offer same-day dentures using the innovative mini dental implant for support. Unlike traditional dentures that loosen over time, mini implant dentures stay secure, allowing you to smile with confidence.

Don’t waste time running from the dentist. Instead, visit us in Springfield, MO, to experience the stability of snap-in overdentures!

How Mini Implants Make Same-Day Dentures Possible

Dental implants are titanium posts that we screw into your jawbone to stabilize a crown, bridge, or denture. While conventional dental implants are effective as well, we prefer to use mini dental implants due to their same-day properties!

Mini implants feature a unique one-piece design that is much smaller in diameter than their conventional counterparts. This small stature allows us to place mini implants in your jaw using a minimally invasive technique. Then, once inside your jawbone, mini implants begin the osseointegration process.

Same-Day Dentures in Springfield, MO | Free Implant ConsultationBecause titanium is a biocompatible material, it bonds with your bone over time, forming an incredibly strong connection. However, mini implants allow for much quicker osseointegration, as their gentle procedure preserves the tissues that surround your implant.

Rather than waiting at least three months to secure a temporary restoration, mini dental implants support your denture immediately after placement!

With their incredible strength and stability, we can secure a snap-in overdenture the same day we place your implants, providing you with a brand-new smile in just one day.

Same-Day Dentures Process

The same-day denture process is simple.

1. Free Consultation

At the MDICA of Springfield, MO, we offer free implant consultations for all patients.

During this appointment, we’ll perform a thorough exam of your smile and take a 3D X-ray to assess your jawbone. Because dental implants require ample bone structure for support, patients who’ve lost jaw structure due to tooth loss may not be eligible for implant procedures.

Fortunately, mini implants are much smaller, securing even in minimal bone. This accessibility prevents many patients from having to undergo additional procedures to rebuild their jawbone, which adds to both the length and price of their procedure.

However, it’s important to note that not everyone is eligible for same-day dentures. For patients with excessive bone loss, the same-day denture process may be impossible without first undergoing additional procedures, such as a bone graft or sinus lift.

2. Implant Placement

Unlike conventional dental implants, the mini implant process doesn’t require any incisions or large drills.

Instead, we create a tiny pilot hole in your gum and jaw, about the width of a toothpick. Then, we carefully insert the implant post, which immediately begins to stabilize. The number of implants required depends on the type of denture you want.

For same-day solutions, we use a snap-in overdenture, which often requires four implants to anchor the lower denture and six to secure the upper denture! With these implants in place, your prosthetic remains secure in your mouth, restoring both the function and aesthetic of your smile.

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A snap-in overdenture typically requires four implants to secure your bottom restoration and six implants to secure your upper restoration.

3. Same-Day Denture

A snap-in denture is fully removable, as you can “snap” it on and off your implants as you please. In fact, we recommend removing your denture a few times a day, usually after eating, to clean both the prosthetic and your implants.

Using a soft-bristle brush, clean around your implants and ensure the housings inside your denture are clean and free from any food particles. Without daily maintenance, you risk infection or disease, as bacteria can accumulate on your gums.

Fortunately, with a proper oral hygiene routine and frequent professional cleanings, your snap-in overdenture can last a lifetime!

Stabilize Your Smile With Mini Implants

Another incredible benefit of the same-day denture process is that you may not need an entirely new denture.

In many cases, if your current prosthetic is in good condition and has the right dimensions, we may be able to transform your traditional denture into a snap-in overdenture!

We begin this process similarly to creating a brand-new denture, with a free consultation. However, instead of taking impressions to send to a denture fabrication lab, we assess your current prosthetic. If the denture base is thick enough to support housings (spaces large enough to fit a mini implant), then we’ll likely be able to use it for your implant denture!

After creating these housings, we’ll insert rubber O-rings, which allow your denture to snap on and off your implants. However, these O-rings require replacement over time due to wear and tear. At your routine dental visits, we’ll replace your O-rings to ensure your denture functions properly.

The entire denture stabilization process takes just one day, as we place your implants and secure your prosthetic in a single appointment!

Visit the MDICA of Springfield, MO, for Same-Day Dentures!

You only have one life, so don’t spend it fighting with your loose denture. Instead, visit the MDICA in Springfield, MO, to explore our same-day dentures! Using innovative mini dental implants, we can restore your smile and secure your denture in just one appointment.

Book a free implant consultation today to learn if you’re eligible for the same-day implant process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The price of your same-day dentures depends on a few factors.

While we typically place four implants on the bottom of your jaw and six on the top, this number may vary depending on your specific case! The more implants necessary to secure your smile, the more expensive your dentures will be.

Fortunately, we use mini dental implants rather than conventional implants to stabilize dentures. Mini implants are significantly less expensive than their conventional counterparts, as they require fewer components and additional procedures. Additionally, our same-day placement system saves you time and money, as you have fewer appointments to pay for!

During your free consultation, we will discuss pricing with you, review what your insurance may cover, and outline our flexible financing options.

While we can secure your snap-in dentures in one day, we can’t make them in one day.

After your consultation, we send impressions of your smile to a denture laboratory where skilled technicians craft your prosthetic. Using your impressions, they create a custom-fit appliance that is designed to perfectly fit in the contours of your mouth.

Then, when your denture arrives, we’ll schedule your implant placement appointment and secure your denture that very same day!

At the MDICA of Springfield, MO, your comfort and well-being are our top priority.

When placing dental implants, we use a localized anesthetic to numb your mouth. Once you’re comfortable, we’ll begin the placement process.

Fortunately, mini implants utilize a minimally invasive procedure that requires significantly less healing time. While some post-placement discomfort is common, it can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications!