Implant Dentures in Falls Church, VA

The Problem With Traditional Dentures? You Already Know

While traditional dentures can restore appearance, they don’t offer the stability or confidence that comes from having a true anchor in the jaw. Many patients report:

• Slipping while speaking or eating
  
• Discomfort or sore spots
  
• Reduced taste and bite strength
  
• The need for adhesives
  
• Bone loss in the jaw over time
  

Implant dentures solve these issues by attaching your denture to dental implants, giving you a fixed or snap-in solution that doesn’t budge.

Two Types of Implant Dentures We Offer

At Westphalia, we offer implant denture systems tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals:

1. Implant-Supported Dentures (Fixed Hybrid Dentures)

• Permanently attached to 4–6 implants
  
• Non-removable by the patient
  
• Feels the most like natural teeth
  
• Commonly used in All-on-Four cases
  
• Ideal for full-arch tooth replacement
  

2. Implant Overdentures (Snap-In Dentures)

• Secured to 2–4 implants with snap-on attachments
  
• Removable for cleaning
  
• More stable than traditional dentures
  
• Often used when patients want affordability and convenience
  

We’ll guide you through the pros and cons of each and help you decide based on your anatomy, goals, and day-to-day needs.

Who’s a Candidate for Implant Dentures?

If you’ve lost most or all of your teeth — or have failing dental work that needs to be replaced — you may be an excellent candidate for implant dentures.

They’re especially beneficial if you:

• Are frustrated with loose or uncomfortable dentures
  
• Want better chewing power and speech
  
• Have sufficient bone, or are open to bone grafting
  
• Prefer fewer long-term complications than traditional dentures
  
• Want to avoid full-mouth dental implants (a more costly solution)
  

Patients from Annandale, Seven Corners, and Merrifield come to our Falls Church office for full-service implant denture treatment — surgical placement and restoration, all in one place.

What to Expect: The Process from Start to Smile

Step 1: Consultation & Digital Imaging

We assess your oral health, take 3D scans, and determine the best type of implant denture system.

Step 2: Implant Placement

We place the implants into your jawbone in a precise, minimally invasive procedure — often with oral sedation available for comfort.

Step 3: Healing & Temporary Teeth

You may wear a temporary denture while the implants heal and integrate (typically 3–6 months).

Step 4: Final Restoration

We attach your custom implant denture — either fixed or removable — and fine-tune the fit and bite.

We’ll also give you home care instructions and follow-up support to ensure long-term success.

Why Choose Westphalia for Implant Dentures?

Most practices refer implant denture cases out — we don’t.

Dr. James Chung provides complete care in-house:

• Surgical implant placement
  
• Denture design, fitting, and restoration
  
• Advanced options like All-on-Four, Mini Implants, and Zirconia hybrid bridges
  
• Same-day emergencies and post-op care
  
• Flexible financing and implant consultations
  

That means no extra offices, no referral delays, and no gaps in your treatment plan.