Implant-Retained Dentures in Matawan, NJ
Does your denture move when you eat or talk? Implant-retained dentures attach to dental implants for a more secure fit. If your implants achieve optimal initial stability during surgery, we can often attach a temporary denture the same day. We’ll examine your mouth, listen to what’s bothering you, and explain your options.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS and Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS|Updated October 2026
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Are Implant-Retained Dentures Right for You?
Ask us about implant dentures if you:
- Have a loose denture that slips when you eat or talk.
- Struggle to chew with your current denture.
- Depend on denture adhesive to keep your teeth in.
- Are missing most or all of your teeth.
- Have badly damaged teeth we may not be able to save.
Implants need enough bone and healthy tissue around them. Your medical history, whether you smoke, and how well you can clean the denture and attachments also matter. Considering dentures doesn’t mean removing healthy teeth.
If you’ve lost bone, we’ll check whether bone grafting could help prepare the area for implants.
FROM OUR DOCTORS
What are implant-retained dentures?
Implant-retained dentures, also called snap-in dentures, snap-on dentures, or implant overdentures, are removable dentures that attach to dental implants in your jaw. They stay in place better than a traditional denture that rests on your gums, and you can still remove them to clean daily. They offer far more retention, and oftentimes, patients wish they knew about this option sooner. At Matawan Dental Galleria in Matawan, NJ, we’ll check your bone and any denture you wear now before we recommend a design.
Snap-In Over-Dentures vs. Fixed All-on-X Teeth
Snap-in dentures attach to implants, but you remove them at home for cleaning. Fixed All-on-X teeth stay attached; only a dental professional removes them. Here’s how both compare with conventional dentures.
| Removable implant-retained dentures | Fixed All-on-X teeth | Conventional dentures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Attach to implants; may also share support with the gums | Supported by implants | Rest on the gums and bony structures |
| Removal | You remove them at home | Only a dental professional removes them | You remove them at home |
| Stability | Attachments reduce movement | Stay attached during everyday use | Fit and retention depend on health of bone |
| Home care | Clean the denture and implant attachments daily | Clean the teeth and underneath the bridge daily | Clean the denture daily |
Replacing missing teeth can make eating and speaking easier and help support the shape of your face. Getting used to a new denture takes time. Implants stimulate and help preserve the jawbone directly around them.
We’ll help you compare the options based on your oral health, budget, and daily care needs. If you’d prefer teeth that stay attached, read about fixed All-on-X teeth.
What Can I Expect?
Treatment usually follows these steps, though some can be combined:
Exam and planning.
We’ll examine your teeth, gums, bite, and bone, and check any denture you already wear. We’ll explain the design we recommend and how the denture will attach to your implants.
Preparing your mouth.
If you need extractions or bone grafting, we’ll explain whether they can happen during implant placement or need a separate visit.
Placing the implants.
We place the implants according to your treatment plan.
Temporary teeth and healing.
When possible, we attach a temporary denture to the implants. If the implants need to heal before supporting a denture, you’ll wear a removable temporary denture during that time. As you heal, bone bonds with the implants through a process called osseointegration. Success of this process dictates long-term durability.
Fitting your final denture.
Once the implants are ready, we fit your final denture to the attachments. Impressions or digital scans and bite measurements help us get the fit right.
Checking comfort and fit.
We check how the denture feels and how your teeth meet when you bite. Follow-up visits let us make adjustments as needed.
Recovery and Treatment Timing
Osseointegration, the process where the implant fuses with your jawbone, generally takes several months, and bone grafting can extend this timeline. Follow your aftercare instructions for eating, activity, and wearing your denture. Your final denture is made once the implants have healed. Call us if you have any questions about your recovery.
Why Matawan Dental Galleria for Implant-Retained Dentures?
Implants are Dr. Vin’s focus.
He’s a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, with additional training in implant surgery, full-mouth rehabilitation, and ridge augmentation.
Your treatment stays in one office.
Extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and fitting your denture all happen here, so you don’t have to juggle appointments at different offices.
We’ll help you choose between removable and fixed teeth.
We offer implant-retained dentures and fixed All-on-X teeth, and we’ll explain how they differ in daily cleaning, stability, and cost.
Our team speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, and Malayalam. We’re open late on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Our Route 34 office is a short drive from Old Bridge and Aberdeen.
What Our Patients Say
Amazing office with kind and courteous doctors. Dr. Veronica and Dr. Vin are the best. Very welcoming staff and super attentive care. Told my entire family to come here after receiving my implant bridge. Thanks!!
Sylvester Elliott | 5 stars
Drs. Vin and Veronica are the most caring and experienced dentists i have ever been to. From extractions to crowns and dentures they both are top notch. I never feel rushed and everything is explained to me before each procedure.
Bill Tropp | 5 stars
Best experience I ever had. Honestly the kindest and friendliest docs I’ve ever been treated by. Got my implants done and now I can eat steak again! God bless!!
Richard Randolph | 5 stars
Technology and Comfort During Implant Denture Treatment
When needed, we use CBCT 3D imaging to check your jawbone and plan where the implants go. For full-arch cases, our board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Rinil Patel, joins our team here in the office.
We numb the area with local anesthesia. Nitrous oxide or sedation through an anesthesiologist may also be an option, depending on your health, anxiety level, and treatment plan. If you’re nervous, tell us when you schedule so we can talk through your sedation options.
Implant-Retained Denture Cost, Insurance, and Financing
Your Cost
Your implant-retained denture cost covers the implants, the attachments that connect them to your denture, and the denture itself. The total depends on whether we’re treating one jaw or both, your implant plan, the denture design, and any extractions or grafting. After your consultation, you’ll get a written estimate for each part of your denture treatment before you decide, and there’s never any pressure.
Insurance
We’re in-network with most major PPO plans, including, but not limited to, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Horizon BCBS / CareFirst / FEP, MetLife, Principal, and UnitedHealthcare. Contact us to check your specific plan and benefits.
Financing
0% interest for 6 months is available through Cherry financing, subject to approval. Our office covers the fees, so you don’t pay extra. Learn more about your insurance and payment options.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS
Dr. Vin earned his DDS at NYU, completed his residency at Woodhull Hospital, and holds an ICOI Fellowship.
Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS
Dr. Veronica focuses on veneers and cosmetic dentistry. She earned her DDS at NYU and completed her residency at the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and she continues to care for veterans and active-duty military members at remote bases.
Dr. Rinil Patel, DDS
Dr. Patel is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He earned his DDS at Howard University College of Dentistry.
Questions About Implant-Retained Dentures
Can my current denture be converted?
Sometimes. It depends on the denture’s fit, condition, and material, and whether there’s room for the attachments. If it’s worn or fits poorly, you may need a new one.
How many implants will I need?
It depends on which jaw we’re treating, how much bone you have, the denture design, and how hard you bite. We’ll decide how many implants you need, and where, based on your exam and imaging.
How do I care for snap-in dentures?
Remove your denture to clean it and the implant attachments every day. We’ll show you how to clean your mouth and denture, explain nighttime care, and recommend suitable cleaning products. Avoid hot water and abrasive cleaners. Keep your routine maintenance visits so we can check the fit and replace worn retention inserts as needed to keep your denture snapping in securely.
Will an upper snap-in denture cover the roof of my mouth (palate)?
It may cover part or all of the roof of your mouth, depending on the design and the support your implants provide. We’ll explain how much coverage we recommend and why. However, it may cover less of your palate as it relies more on the stability of the implants.
Schedule an Implant-Retained Denture Consultation in Matawan, NJ
Whether you already wear a denture or are replacing missing teeth for the first time, we’ll help you understand your options. At your consultation, we’ll examine your mouth, discuss removable and fixed teeth, and explain the recommended treatment and estimated cost. We also see patients from Hazlet, Keyport, Cliffwood, and nearby towns.
740 State Route 34, Suite A, Matawan, NJ 07747