6745 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

David P. Marion, DDS, PC

(770) 279-8800

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Marion
    • Meet Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Request an Appointment
    • What to Expect at Your First Appointment
    • Patient Forms
    • Financial Policies
    • Our Practice
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Dental Bonding
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Invisalign
  • Smile Gallery
  • Tooth Replacement
    • Dental Implants
    • Implant Overdentures
  • Other Services
    • Emergency Dentist
    • Mercury-Free Dentist
    • Metal-Free Dentist

Duluth GA Dentures and Implant Overdentures

Dentures are usually your last resort once you’ve lost all of your natural teeth. When you face the prospect of getting false teeth, you have the option to choose between traditional removable dentures and implant overdentures.

Traditional Dentures

Dr. Marion takes great care to ensure that the full removable dentures he makes are as comfortable and natural-looking as possible.

He will begin the process by taking two impressions, or casts, of your mouth. This two-step technique allows Dr. Marion to capture all the details of your gums so that he can customize the denture to fit your mouth comfortably.

Next, Dr. Marion will take measurements to evaluate the way your denture teeth should interact when you open and close your mouth. This stage in the process is important to determine the optimum length and positioning of the teeth in your denture. Dr. Marion will also help you build your ideal smile by selecting premium denture teeth made from durable and highly aesthetic layered polymers.

In the next step, Dr. Marion will have you try out your new denture teeth attached to a temporary base. Besides checking the aesthetics, he will be looking for how the denture affects your speech and your ability to chew with ease. Only after he’s made any necessary adjustments and determined that your bite is balanced will he create the finished denture.

Drawbacks of Dentures

A well-made denture is a great way to replace missing teeth. Still, even the best dentures have significant limitations.

Picture depicting the results of facial collapse and illustrating the difference between what dentures and overdentures can accomplish..

Dentures are nowhere near as stable or efficient as natural teeth. They can also limit your sense of taste and they won’t let you experience sensation the way your natural teeth do. After many years of wearing a denture, you’ll also notice your face starting to collapse.

Facial collapse happens when the bone in your jaw starts to resorb because there are no longer tooth roots there to stimulate it. Your body views your jaw bone as no longer necessary and extracts the minerals from your bone to use elsewhere. As the bone dissolves away, your jaw height will shrink, facial wrinkles will deepen, and your denture will get loose and start to slip and chafe against your gums.

The best way to achieve a stable bite with dentures and avoid facial collapse is to add implants.

Implant Overdentures

An implant overdenture is an arch of prosthetic teeth with attachments that connect to two or more dental implants.

Implants nested securely in your jaw bone prevent facial collapse by stimulating the bone just as natural tooth roots do. They also provide a level of stability that regular dentures alone cannot. Wearing an implant overdenture can boost your confidence since you’ll have a more secure bite and can maintain a more youthful appearance.

Implant overdentures have some obvious advantages over regular dentures. However, there is more cost associated with implant overdentures.

Illustration depicting implant overdentures with four implants.

An implant overdenture supported by four dental implants.

We understand that the cost might be a concern for you. You might be interested in implant dentures but also prefer to be budget conscious. If so, then you could get regular dentures now and add implants in the future. If you later decide that you’d like to add more stability to your bite, Dr. Marion can add a couple of attachments to your current denture that snap onto dental implants. This process will convert your removable denture into one that’s partially supported by implants.

Dentures and Implant Overdentures

Dr. Marion makes both traditional dentures and implant overdentures. If you need to replace multiple teeth and want to find out which restorative option is right for you, call Dr. Marion, or request an appointment with our online form.

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Duluth GA Dentures and Implant Overdentures

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Pic of Dr. MarionDr. David Marion has over 25 years of experience in dentistry and he is happiest when he is able to help a patient see their own inner beauty through their smile.

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David P Marion DDS PC

6745 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

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Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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Dr Marion and his team are the nicest, most trustworthy people I have met. The service is great, they have a way to make you relaxed and trust them. They also treat you like family. Awesome dentist!!! 100% recommend Dr Marion!

Awa Patton

To say the least, Dr. Marion is hands down the best dentist I have encountered in all of my years. They know you by name and are very genuine. I am beyond impressed with Dr. Marion's care and extremely confident I have some of the best dental work in my mouth.

Christian Powers

From the first appointment and treatment I was amazed with passion and skill of Dr. Marion. Even local anesthesia is applied so gently and skillfully that you barely feel it. I had my entire bite realigned so all my teeth snap together tightly as never before. And I do not hide my smile anymore. Wish I had found this practice earlier.

Bohdan Prus

I have been a patient of Dr. Marion for ten years and I have referred all my friends and family to his office. He provides premium and prompt services every time!

Deon Washington

I was not an easy patient for Dr Marion ... lots of work needed to be done! Plus I’m a wimp with a horrible gag reflex. He and his staff have gone out of their way to make me comfortable, and he does an expert job, better than any other dentist I have ever worked with.

Cindy Robinson

Dr. Marion was highly recommended by a friend who also happens to be one of Dr. Marion's former dental school professors. I am so thankful to have a kind, skilled and compassionate provider for our dental care.

Barbara Hardin

I chose Dr. Marion's office because my Dad raves about Dr. Marion and his staff. I had to meet these people!! 🙂 They were very friendly and put me at ease. They explained everything and let me know what insurance would pay & what I would be responsible for before they did any work. The office is clean and I never have to wait long. I highly recommend them.

Tammy Stout


We thank you for your kind comments and for referring your friends.

 

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Our Location

6745 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

Open Hours

Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Our Phone

(770) 279-8800

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Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097
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(770) 279-8800
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Tuesday - Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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