If you wear traditional dentures, you know the workarounds — the adhesive every morning, the foods you have stopped ordering, the worry that they will shift at the worst possible moment. Implant dentures end all of that. Two to four titanium implants are placed in your jaw, and your denture snaps securely onto them. Still removable for cleaning. Still locked in place while you wear them.
Implant dentures (sometimes called snap-in dentures or overdentures) are removable dentures that lock onto two to four dental implants. The implants act as anchor points. The denture clicks into place and stays put while you wear it — no adhesive, no slipping, no sore spots. You remove it for cleaning, then snap it back in. The result: dramatically improved stability compared to traditional dentures, at a significantly lower cost than fully fixed full-arch implants.
The Implant dentures might be the right fit if you:
You don’t have to know if you’re a candidate before coming in. That is what the free consultation — including an in-office 3D CT scan and full exam — is for.
A clear, comfortable path from your first consultation to dentures that finally fit.
We map your bone and review your goals. You leave with a treatment plan and complete cost estimate.
Two to four titanium implants are placed under local anesthesia. Sedation is available. The procedure typically takes a few hours and recovery is mild.
Implants integrate with the bone over 3-6 months. You wear a comfortable temporary denture during this time.
Your custom implant denture is fitted, snapped onto the implants, and ready to wear. Eat, smile, and laugh without holding back.
The implants lock your denture in place. No more shifting while you eat, laugh, or kiss. No more embarrassment.
No more morning adhesive routine. No more aftertaste. Just brush, snap in, and go.
Steak, apples, corn on the cob — the foods denture wearers stop ordering. Implant dentures give you back most of your natural chewing power.
Snap your denture out for thorough cleaning. Better hygiene, less gum irritation, fresher breath — without any of the slipping that comes with traditional dentures.
Implants stimulate the bone the way natural tooth roots do, slowing the bone loss that traditional dentures accelerate.
Implant dentures cost significantly less than fully fixed full-arch implants — a great upgrade path from traditional dentures without committing to the highest-tier solution.
Meet John, a long-time denture wearer who was tired of the daily adhesive routine and constant slipping. After consultation with our doctors, John received implant dentures. Today he eats what he wants, smiles freely in family photos, and tells us he wishes he had done it years sooner.
See the difference implant dentures have made for real patients of Pebble Beach Dental.
Patient Story — Cora
A snap-in implant denture transformation that restored both function and confidence.
Patient Story
From failing teeth to a complete, natural-looking smile.
Patient Story
A confident new smile after years of avoiding photos.
Implant dentistry isn’t a side service at Pebble Beach Dental — it’s a core specialty. Both of our doctors have advanced training and years of experience placing and restoring dental implants for patients across Fair Oaks and the surrounding area.
GENERAL & IMPLANT DENTIST
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Atherly holds Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists — one of the highest credentials in implant dentistry. He completed his dental training at the University of Pittsburgh as a Dean’s List graduate and recipient of the Robert Zugsmith Memorial Scholarship for Meritorious Academic and Clinical Achievements. Before joining Pebble Beach Dental, he served in the US Military providing comprehensive dental care to Marines. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and offers a full range of restorative options including dental implants, veneers, and Clear Correct.
GENERAL & IMPLANT DENTIST
DDS, Virginia Commonwealth University • BS, Brigham Young University
Dr. Erickson brings extensive restorative and implant experience, sharpened by clinical practice in ten different countries. He received his BS from Brigham Young University and his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University. As a former practice owner with experience in both general and pediatric dentistry, he brings a conservative, patient-first treatment philosophy to every implant case at Pebble Beach Dental in Fair Oaks.
Fair Oaks patients trust Pebble Beach Dental for permanent implant restorations because of our combination of clinical training, advanced technology, and patient-first care.
Dr. Atherly holds Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Erickson brings extensive restorative experience and has practiced in 10 different countries.
Our in-office i-CAT 3D imaging system maps your jaw with precision before treatment begins — safer surgery, predictable results.
Sleep through the procedure if you choose. Multiple sedation options for any level of dental anxiety.
For most cases, we can attach a full-arch temporary set of teeth the same day as implant placement.
Free consultation, written cost estimate, and 0% financing options — reviewed before you commit to anything.
Convenient Fair Oaks location, friendly team, and the personal attention that comes with a single-location practice.
Hundreds of dental implant cases completed in Fair Oaks and the surrounding area — from single tooth implants to full-arch restorations and implant dentures.
We stand behind every implant we place. From your consultation through your final smile and beyond, we are committed to the long-term care of your new teeth and your peace of mind.
First implant special. Limited-time offer.
*First implant only. Not valid with other offers or insurance.
Financing Available
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Insurance Accepted
Delta, Cigna, Aetna, Humana & more
Payments as low as $25/mo*
*Based on $579 first-implant special with 24-month 0% promotional financing through CareCredit. Subject to credit approval. Larger treatments have different monthly payments — your free consultation includes an exact written cost estimate.
Most implant denture patients are surprised at how affordable the monthly payment is — often a fraction of what fully fixed implants cost. We provide an exact, written cost estimate at your free consultation — including financing breakdown.
“I’ve been a patient for several years, getting routine care and implants. I have many medical problems with chronic pain and anxiety, but every visit has gone smoothly. Everyone is skilled and friendly. I’ve always been at ease.”
— Michelle H.
“Friendly staff, dental hygienist and Dr. Atherly are all great. They will not push services that you don’t need, guaranteed. Very happy with their services.”
— Monica E.
“Dr. Atherly is the best dentist that you will ever find. He is extremely well trained and can handle any type of dentistry. His staff is trained in all of the latest practices. Costs are fair and within current charges set by most insurance plans.”
— Dan H.
You take them out for cleaning (typically daily), then snap them back in. While you are wearing them, they do not move — no slipping, no adhesive needed.
Most patients need 2-4 implants per arch. Your 3D CT scan and exam will determine the exact number based on your bone and your goals.
Sometimes yes. Many existing dentures can be modified to snap onto new implants. We will evaluate yours at your consultation.
Cost varies based on the number of implants and denture type. At your free consultation we provide an exact written quote and walk through 0% financing options. Most patients use 0% financing to pay monthly.
Implant dentures feel dramatically more secure than traditional dentures — like a denture that finally fits. Fully fixed full-arch implants feel even closer to natural teeth; we help you decide what is right for you.
Implant dentures often work well even with reduced bone density because they require fewer implants than full-arch fixed restorations. Your 3D CT scan will tell us exactly what is possible.
Many PPO plans cover a portion of implant denture treatment. We apply every benefit your plan provides at your consultation.
Your free implant denture consultation includes a 3D CT scan, a complete treatment plan, and an honest cost breakdown with financing options. No pressure. No commitment.
“Friendly staff, dental hygienist and Dr. Atherly are all great. They will not push services that you don’t need, guaranteed. Very happy with their services.”
— Monica E., Long-time patient
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