Dr. David Magid
DMD, AFAAID
A University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine graduate with more than 25 years in practice, a 2-year implant residency, and AAID Associate Fellow status since 2021. He does both steps himself.
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Implant Dentures That Snap In
An implant denture clicks onto two to four implants, so it stays put when you eat and talk and comes out to clean. Dr. David Magid, DMD, places the implants and fits it. The consultation is complimentary.
Implant Dentures
How Many Implants for Snap-In Dentures?
Usually two to four per arch. Two is the minimum for a lower snap-in denture, and an upper denture generally needs four because the upper jaw bone is softer. Small attachments on the implants click into matching housings in the denture, so it no longer floats on the gum. The exact number depends on the bone your cone beam CT scan shows.
Dr. Magid completed a two-year implant residency and places the BioHorizons system with a surgical guide made from your scan. Extractions, bone grafting, and sedation are available in the same office, and he fits and adjusts the denture himself rather than sending you elsewhere.
Patient Education
How Implant-Supported Dentures Work
Who Should Get Implant Dentures?
Anyone whose full denture slips, clicks, or needs adhesive, and anyone about to lose their remaining teeth who wants more than a plate. Lower dentures are the usual reason, since there is little for a lower plate to hold onto, and two implants change that. You need healthy gums and enough bone, which the scan shows. Thin bone can be rebuilt with a graft, and gum disease is treated first.
Think of it as the middle step. A conventional denture rests on the gum, a snap-in denture holds firm on implants, and a fixed All-on-4 bridge stays in. At the consultation, Dr. Magid tells you plainly which fits your bone and budget.
A Different Dental Experience
Why Our Patients Stay With Us
One dentist places your implants and fits your denture, with the same team beside you at every visit.
Jennifer
Dental Hygienist
With more than 25 years in dentistry, she’s trained in CBCT scanning and keeps the gums around your implants healthy, with air polishing at your cleanings.
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Eleana
Office Manager
She walks you through your implant denture quote, insurance estimate, and CareCredit or Cherry financing. Trained in dental assisting at Felician University.
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Benefits
Benefits of Implant Dentures
Once the denture clicks onto the implants, it does not slip, rock, or lift when you bite, and the adhesive can go in the bin. Lower denture wearers often notice the difference at the first meal.
A denture held by implants lets you bite into foods a loose plate cannot handle, and it takes the worry out of speaking and laughing because it stays where it belongs, so meals and conversation feel natural.
A regular denture presses on the gum, where the bone beneath can shrink over the years. Implants stimulate the bone the way roots do, which helps slow that loss and keeps the fit steadier.
Because the denture is removable and rests partly on the gum, it needs only two to four implants, so surgery is shorter, and the cost stays below a fixed bridge. That is implant stability on a smaller budget.
The denture comes out at night, so you clean it in the sink like any denture and brush the implant attachments with a soft brush. There is no fixed bridge to clean underneath, which keeps daily care simple.
Implants, grafting, and the denture happen here with Dr. Magid. He offers nitrous oxide and oral sedation, and IV sedation comes from Dr. Jonathan Mendia, DMD, a visiting dental anesthesiologist from Rutgers.
Our Process
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Step 1
Consultation and 3D Scan
Dr. Magid examines your gums, teeth, and denture, takes a cone beam CT scan to measure bone, and reviews your health history. You leave with a plan and an itemized quote. The consultation is complimentary, and the 3D scan fee is waived if you proceed.
Step 2
Implant Placement
The two to four implants go in where the scan planned them, using a surgical guide, with nitrous oxide, oral, or IV sedation if you choose. Remaining teeth can come out at the same visit, and grafting is done here when needed. You go home with a denture.
Step 3
Healing
Over three to six months, the bone bonds to the implants. You wear the adjusted denture, eat soft foods at first, and we check the sites along the way. The snap-in denture is attached after healing, not on surgery day. Same-day teeth are an All-on-4 feature.
Step 4
Your Snap-In Denture
Once the implants are solid, attachments are fitted to them and your denture, new or adapted, gets matching housings. Dr. Magid fits it himself and shows you how to place and remove it. The small nylon inserts wear with use and are replaced at a routine visit.
FAQ
Implant Denture FAQs
What snap-in dentures cost, same-day options, retained versus supported, insurance, how long they last, and conversion.
More than a conventional denture and less than an All-on-4 bridge. The figure depends on the number of implants, any denture adaptation, and any grafting or sedation. We do not publish prices since costs vary by patient. Your itemized quote follows the consultation, and CareCredit and Cherry can spread the cost.
Not as a snap-in denture. The implants need a few months to heal before a removable denture can click on, so you wear your existing or a temporary denture meanwhile. Same-day teeth are possible with All-on-4, which uses a fixed temporary bridge. Dr. Magid will tell you which option is right for you.
A retained denture snaps onto two to four implants but still rests partly on the gum. A supported denture is carried entirely by the implants, usually more of them. Both are overdentures when they sit over implants. We will explain which one best suits you.
Partly, sometimes. Many PPO plans pay toward the denture as a major service, up to the yearly maximum, while implants are often excluded or capped. We are in-network with Delta Dental; check your benefits, and we'll show the estimate on your quote. CareCredit and Cherry apply to implants.
The implants can last for decades with daily cleaning and regular checks. The denture itself often lasts five to 10 years before the teeth wear or the fit changes, and the small nylon inserts are replaced about once a year. We check the gums around the implants at every cleaning.
Sometimes. A well-fitting denture in good condition can have the housings fitted after the implants heal. A worn or loose denture is better replaced with one made for the implants. Dr. Magid examines yours at the consultation and tells you which it is.
Conveniently Located Near You
Easy Access, Stress-Free Visits
Located in a serene colonial medical building on Clinton Road, our office is designed for effortless visits. Enjoy a first-floor suite, free on-site parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, so you can step straight into dental care that is focused on you.
First-Floor Suite
Free On-Site Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
