A Denture That Stays Put
Clipped onto two or more implants, it will not slip, loosen or fall out the way a denture resting on the gums can.
Dental Implants Completely Changed My Life.
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Implant Dentures in Alexandria, VA
Lost Most or All Your Teeth?
If you have many failing and missing teeth or wear dentures, you are most likely experiencing situations every day that leave you feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed.
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The Benefits
What Implant-Supported Dentures Give Back
A denture clipped onto implants costs less than fixed teeth and still lifts out to clean, while the implants hold it steady and load the bone beneath it.
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My smile held me back. That’s behind me now.Melanie · Full-Arch Implant Patient
Steadier for Eating
With implants holding it, the denture gives you greater stability when you chew than a traditional one.
Easy to Clean
It still lifts off its implants, so you can take it out and clean it the simple way.
Better for the Jawbone
The implants load the jawbone, which keeps it healthier. A traditional denture rests on the gums and does nothing to halt bone loss.
Fewer Implants, Lower Cost
Two or more implants hold it, against four to eight under a fixed arch, so its cost sits between a denture and fixed teeth.
Teeth Through Healing
In many cases you get temporary teeth, or your existing denture is modified, so you have working teeth while the implants heal.
Fixed vs. Removable
Comparing Fixed Teeth vs. Removable
In general, you have two options for replacing your teeth: fixed and removable.
Traditional Dentures
You’re aware of dentures, which is the bottom tier of tooth replacement. These artificial teeth are set on an acrylic base that fits over your gums. They return only 20% of natural function and will eventually become loose and ill-fitting as your jaw changes shape.
- Made from acrylic (plastic)
- Offers minimal support
- Will need relines and repairs
- Often loosens or falls out
- Does not halt jawbone loss
- Must be removed to clean
- May be bulky or ill-fitting
- Low-cost treatment option
- Qualifies for dental financing
Implant Supported Dentures
A functional upgrade, implant supported dentures in Alexandria, VA are stabilized by two or more dental implants to restore 60% of dental function. They still consist of a removable acrylic denture and may crack or fracture over time.
- Made from acrylic or porcelain
- Support from 2+ implants
- May need relines or repairs
- Won’t slip, loosen, or fall out
- Greater stability for eating
- Removable for easy cleaning
- Improves jawbone health
- May not look or feel natural
- Moderate treatment cost
Full Arch Fixed Teeth
Full mouth dental implants consist of a fixed prosthetic bridge of teeth permanently supported by 4-8 dental implants. This solution restores over 98% of natural function with teeth precision-crafted to look, feel, and function like the real thing. You can eat without limitations, enhance your quality of life, and talk, laugh, and smile confidently! We encourage you to consider all your options, then schedule a consultation to receive an evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
- Zirconia porcelain
- Fixed to 4-8 implants
- Comparable to natural teeth
- Restores over 98% function
- Promotes healthy jawbone
- Resistant to bacteria and decay
- Fracture- and chip-resistant
- Improves oral and overall health
- Cared for like natural teeth
- No additional maintenance
- Highest treatment cost
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Dr. Nahlah for Implant Dentures
One board-certified prosthodontist places your implants and designs the denture that clips onto them, with a lab in our Alexandria office.
What to askOur practiceOther offices
Who treats youA board-certified prosthodontist, trained for three years beyond dental school in replacing teeth, dentures includedSome rely on a weekend implant course
Implants and dentureDr. Nahlah places the implants and designs the denture that clips onto themA surgeon, a dentist and an outside lab each handle a part
Implant placementPlanned on a 3D scan and placed with guided technologySome place implants freehand and judge by eye
Fit and biteA laboratory in our Alexandria office, so a change to fit or bite is made down the hallSome send the denture out and wait weeks for it
Every optionTraditional, snap-in and fixed teeth all offered, so the advice fits your mouth rather than one productSome offer one kind of denture for every case
Thin boneComplex cases accepted; where years of denture wear thinned the bone, a graft can rebuild itSome accept straightforward cases only
ComfortNitrous oxide or oral sedation, given by the practice’s own teamAsk what sedation is offered, and who gives it
WarrantyFive years on implant work, kept by a cleaning every six monthsAsk what yours covers, in writing
Dr. Esam Abou NahlahD.D.S., M.S.
Meet the Doctor
Meet Dr. Esam Abou Nahlah
As an award-winning board-certified specialist in prosthodontic dentistry, Dr. Nahlah provides patients with a premier level of dental care using the industry’s most advanced technology. He has been practicing since 2003, in Northern Virginia since 2013, entirely on prosthodontics. Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. In 2013, the American Board of Prosthodontics awarded Dr. Nahlah the most prestigious award in prosthodontics: “Diplomate of American Board of Prosthodontics.”
Adjunct faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching the residents in its Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program, and lecturing on smile design and implants.
Across that career, over 18,000 implants placed and over 15,000 arches restored.
Credentials & Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
- Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
- Adjunct Faculty, VCU Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program
- Certificate in Prosthodontics
- M.S., Master of Science in Oral Biology
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
The Process
Implant Care from an Experienced Team
01Consultation
Our implant dentist has been providing dental implant treatment for many years. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and implant systems, we consistently provide cutting-edge surgery with excellent long-term outcomes. With our personalized treatments, we can deliver a solution that precisely fits your smile goals, oral health needs, and even your financial budget. Our treatment process is straightforward and efficient. You’ll first complete a personalized consultation and evaluation with our implant dentist in Alexandria, VA.
02Preparation, if needed
Next, if necessary, you’ll undergo preparatory treatments like tooth extraction, bone grafting, or gum disease therapy to establish proper oral health and a strong foundation for new teeth.
Oral surgery
03Surgery
We complete your dental implant surgery right in our office while you’re comfortably under sedation. This surgery is precise with help from guided technology and will be completed in just a few hours. In many cases, we can provide new temporary teeth or modify your existing denture, so you’ll have functional teeth as you heal.
04Final teeth
When this recovery phase is complete, your final set of teeth will be precision-crafted to meet your exact specifications along with our clinical recommendations to optimize long-term function and aesthetics. Once this restoration is attached to the implants, you can experience better function, greater confidence, and an improved quality of life, for life!
Before & After
Real Results From Our Patients
For patients who decide on teeth that stay in, this is the kind of result: an upper and lower case rebuilt on implants by Dr. Nahlah.
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Cost & Financing
Paying for Implant Dentures
Our dental implant solutions in Alexandria, VA provide permanent improvements in your health, function, and confidence. We consider them to be a lifelong investment in your quality of life. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, don’t assume this life-changing solution is out of your reach! We’ve partnered with select dental financing companies to help you afford treatment, no matter your financial situation.
Our financial coordinator can assist you in applying for dental financing and help you secure a personalized payment plan that fits your budget. You’ll find that the process is simple and fast. Many of our patients also receive instant approval, and sometimes without a credit check! Don’t miss out on a new life with dental implants because you’re concerned about the cost! We’re here to ensure all our patients can afford dental implants, and we welcome you to schedule your consultation or second opinion to learn more.
What Our Alexandria Patients Say
The Office
Take a Look Inside Our Alexandria Office
- Treatment rooms behind closed doors, not open bays
- A private consultation room for going through your scan and options
- An imaging room with a 3D printer and a setup for photographing smiles
- A laboratory in the building for fittings and adjustments
- Usually the nearer office for patients in Alexandria and Arlington
Other Options
If Implant Dentures Are Not the Right Fit
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All-on-4 Full Arch
A fixed arch on four implants that stays in, at a higher cost.
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Dentures
Traditional, snap-in and fixed options, set side by side.
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Full-Mouth Dental Implants
Both arches on implants, with nothing to take out.
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Dental Implants
For one or a few missing teeth: single implants and bridges.
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Implant Denture Questions
Which number do I call about implant dentures in Alexandria?
(571) 617-7245 if you are new to us, and (571) 712-8958 if you are already a patient at our Duke Street office.
Who makes the denture?
Dr. Esam Abou Nahlah, a board-certified prosthodontist: the dental specialty that trains for three extra years in replacing teeth, dentures included. He places the implants and designs the denture that clips onto them.Meet Dr. Nahlah →
I have worn a denture for years. Is there enough bone left?
Often there is. The cone-beam scan at the first visit measures it; where the bone is too thin, a graft can rebuild it first, with several months of healing before the implants go in.
How long does the whole treatment take?
The implants need about four months to fuse with the bone before the denture is attached. Extractions or grafting beforehand add their own healing time. In many cases you go home from surgery with temporary teeth.
What if my denture breaks?
Call our Alexandria office. A broken or damaged denture counts as an emergency, and we make space to see you the same day wherever we can.Emergency dentistry →
Does insurance help with implant dentures?
Our Duke Street office accepts most PPO plans and files the claim for you. We go through your coverage, the price and the ways to pay together at your consultation.Cost and financing →
Choose a better quality of life.
Schedule your consultation or second opinion with our Alexandria team today! New patients call (571) 617-7245, or book online.
Alexandria
Dr. Nahlah Implants and Prosthodontics Specialists2855 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
New patients(571) 617-7245
Current patients(571) 712-8958
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