Step One
Thorough Examination
Dr. Gleave performs a complete oral examination and reviews 3D cone beam CT scans to evaluate your jawbone and plan implant placement precisely.
Full Mouth Teeth Replacement: Understanding Your Options
With more than 30 years of experience, training from the top dental education institutions, and more than 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave knows how to make you smile again. If you need dentures or implant supported dentures or prefer to go the fixed full arch dental implant route, he's the professional to trust.
When considering full mouth teeth replacement, you have three main options. Each offers different levels of function, aesthetics, and long-term value.
What Are Locator Dentures?
Locator dentures are implant overdentures that snap onto 2-4 or more dental implants using the LOCATOR attachment system, secure for eating, removable for cleaning. Unlike adhesive-secured dentures, they help preserve your jawbone and cause only minimal loss of taste. With more than 30 years of experience, training from the top dental education institutions, and more than 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave knows how to make you smile again. And with LOCATOR FIXED, a revolutionary fixed full-arch treatment that uses the exact same abutments and workflow, your existing LOCATOR removable overdenture can later be converted into a permanent fixed prosthesis. It's all in the inserts and housings: the removable solution uses a flexible nylon insert and silver housing, while the FIXED offering uses proprietary rigid inserts and a special gold housing. You just need a minimum of four implants to begin the LOCATOR FIXED journey.
Signs You May Need Locator Dentures
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Loose Dentures: If your conventional denture slips, clicks, or relies on messy adhesives, snap-in Locator dentures offer far greater security.
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Missing a Full Arch: When you've lost all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw, an implant overdenture restores function and confidence.
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Limited Diet: If you avoid foods you love because your denture can't handle them, implant-retained stability lets you eat a wider variety again.
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Ongoing Bone Loss: Adhesive-secured dentures let jawbone continue to resorb. Implant-anchored Locator dentures help preserve it.
Your Journey With Us
The Locator Dentures Process
From your first visit to the final result, here's exactly what to expect, calm, clear, and never rushed.
Schedule a Consultation Step Two
Personalized Plan
After learning your specific goals, Dr. Gleave presents a treatment plan and payment plan that meets your particular needs and specifications.
Step Three
Implant Placement
Two to four or more implants are placed to serve as the anchors for your overdenture, with sedation options available to keep you relaxed.
Step Four
LOCATOR Attachments
Once your implants are ready, LOCATOR abutments and housings are fitted so your custom denture snaps securely into place.
Step Five
Snap In and Smile
You leave with a secure, natural-looking smile, and if you ever want a permanent option, LOCATOR FIXED can convert it without replacing your abutments.
The Benefits of Locator Dentures
Snap-In Security
Your overdenture snaps firmly onto 2-4+ implants, so it stays put while you eat and speak, no adhesives required.
Preserves Jawbone
Because they're anchored by implants, Locator dentures help preserve the bone that adhesive-secured dentures allow to keep resorbing.
Minimal Taste Loss
With less material covering your palate than a conventional denture, you keep more of your sense of taste and enjoy food again.
Easy to Clean
Simply snap your denture out for cleaning, then snap it back in, combining implant stability with everyday convenience.
Upgrade Path to Fixed
With LOCATOR FIXED, your removable overdenture can be converted to a permanent fixed prosthesis without changing the underlying abutments. A minimum of four implants is all it takes.
Explore Your Options
Comparison of Removable and Fixed Solutions
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Conventional Dentures
"Most Economical"
- Removable
- Secured by Adhesives
- Bone Continues to Resorb
- Some Loss of Taste
- Starting at Under $2,000/Arch
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Locator Implant Overdenture
"Highly Recommended - Best Value"
- "Snap-in" for Eating, Removable For Cleaning
- Secured by 2-4+ Implants
- Helps to Preserve Bone
- Minimal Loss of Taste
- Starting at $5,000/Arch
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Zest Locator Fixed Bridge
"Closest to Natural Teeth"
- Not Removable
- Secured by 4+ Implants
- Prevents Bone Recession
- No Loss of Taste
- Starting at $16,000/Arch
Real Patients, Real Stories
Our Patients Tell The Story Best
Real Results
Proof Is in Our Patients
Real cases by Dr. Rod Gleave, shared with patient consent.
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See Why Patients Trust Us
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Dr. Gleave's continuous education and technology made all the difference with my fixed dental implants.
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I've not had a single problem since they have been on.
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You Can Afford To Smile Again!
If you're concerned about the cost of dental implants, rest assured Dr. Gleave is committed to helping you afford them. He has enlisted the services of major third-party financing companies to provide you with manageable payment plans. He also accepts many types of dental insurance, and you may even be able to use your medical insurance to help pay for dental implant treatment. Ask us for details!
Why You'll Love Locator Dentures at Rod Gleave, DMD
We go above and beyond to make locator dentures feel calm and effortless, pairing the latest technology with a gentle, unhurried approach designed entirely around you.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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2,500+ Implants Placed: With more than 30 years of experience and over 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave knows how to make you smile again.
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Elite Training: Dr. Gleave trained at top dental education institutions and offers everything from removable overdentures to fixed full-arch dental implants.
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Fixed or Removable, Affordable: We partner with trusted third-party financing companies and file on behalf of your dental, and at times medical, insurance to ensure a manageable monthly payment.
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Advanced Diagnostics: Every treatment plan starts with a thorough oral examination and 3D cone beam CT scans, so your care fits your anatomy and your goals.
Book an Appointment
Schedule Your Locator Dentures Consultation
Ready to transform your smile? Request your locator dentures appointment in Salt Lake City, UT, and our team will reach out to confirm a time that works for you, no pressure, just a warm, honest conversation about your goals.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (801) 262-0744
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
What makes Locator dentures different from regular dentures?
Conventional dentures are secured by adhesives, allow bone to continue resorbing, and can cause some loss of taste. Locator dentures snap onto 2-4 or more implants, help preserve bone, and cause only minimal taste loss, secure for eating, removable for cleaning.
How much do Locator dentures cost in Salt Lake City, UT?
Implant overdentures start at around $5,000 per arch, compared with under $2,000 per arch for conventional removable dentures and $16,000+ per arch for fixed full-arch implants. Dr. Gleave will provide an exact treatment and payment plan after your examination. Call (801) 262-0744 to get started.
Can my Locator denture become a fixed, non-removable smile later?
Yes. LOCATOR FIXED uses the exact same abutment and workflow as the removable LOCATOR system, so your existing overdenture setup can be converted to a permanent fixed prosthesis, no changes to the underlying abutments, as long as you have a minimum of four implants.
Is financing available?
Yes. We understand implant treatment can carry a higher price tag, so we partner with trusted third-party financing companies and will file on behalf of your dental, and at times medical, insurance policies to ensure a manageable monthly payment.
How do I find out which option is right for me?
Come in and see Dr. Gleave in Salt Lake City, UT. After a thorough oral examination, 3D cone beam CT scans, and a conversation about your goals, he'll recommend the removable, snap-in, or fixed solution that fits you best. Call (801) 262-0744 today.