Founding Denturists: Erin Derraugh and Wade Klimpke

Partial dentures on implants, also known as implant-supported dentures or fixed implant bridges, are a great way to restore your smile’s health and appearance.

Because missing 1 or 2 teeth can dramatically affect your appearance and dental health, missing teeth should be replaced as soon as possible. Much like partial dentures, partial dentures on implants provide another option for restoring your natural smile.

Founding Denturists Erin Derraugh, DD, and Wade Klimpke, DD, have created the ultimate destination for smile restoration. At MyBite, we believe we have perfected the denture solution process. From the initial consultation to our fitting techniques and follow-up appointments, our entire procedure is thorough yet efficient. Friendly yet professional.

The satisfaction and comfort of our clients is our ultimate goal. We work closely with each of our patients to determine precisely which of our denture solutions will be the perfect fit for you. Then, we follow our process thoroughly from start to finish to ensure you are 100% comfortable and satisfied with your new denture solution.

About Partial Dentures on Implants

Dental implants are surgically installed artificial teeth that replace one or more missing or extracted teeth. Dental implants are an excellent choice when you want a secure, fully functional replacement tooth.

Unlike partial dentures, partial dentures on implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone and do not require adjacent teeth for support.

However, implants can only be done if there is enough bone tissue to support the implant. If there is, our denturists will insert an abutment, or post, directly into your jawbone, which will act as the foundation or root between the implant and new artificial teeth. If you do not have enough bone tissue to support an implant, bone grafting may be done to accommodate dental implants. Please talk to us about your options.

Your newly created partial dentures are then attached to the abutment and fitted, so it is comfortable and stable.

Before implants are considered, our denturists will thoroughly examine your teeth and jaw and take x-rays to determine if you have enough bone tissue to support the implant. From there, we will discuss the entire procedure with you, what you can expect, the average healing time, and care instructions. We will also address any questions or concerns you may have so you are fully prepared and comfortable with the procedure.

A small post (or abutment) is placed into the jawbone. This post will essentially become a solid part of your anatomy after it fuses and anchors to your jaw, which can take up to 3 months. In the meantime, we will fit you with a temporary solution so you aren’t without teeth during this healing period. Once you are fully healed and the post is stable, we will affix your permanent partial denture.

Using your existing teeth as a guide, we will select the shape and colour of your partial denture so it matches your natural teeth as closely as possible.

Using your dental impressions, moulds, measurements, and colour and shape selections, our in-house laboratory will customize your partial denture using the latest technologies.

Once your partial dentures are crafted and you are fully healed, we will attach your partial denture to your inserted posts. We will adjust and align as needed to ensure the most natural and comfortable fit.

Once your partial dentures are fit, and you are fully satisfied, we will discuss care and cleaning. Partial dentures on implants, like natural teeth, require daily brushing and flossing to prevent a build-up of stains and tartar.