Back to biting into an apple with an implant bar denture.
Some of our proudest work is helping patients who feel they have few functional options because of severe tooth loss.
See the difference.
Compare this patient’s smile before and after treatment at Future Smiles.
From concern to outcome.
The concern
After the loss of her teeth, this patient felt she had few functional options left.
The cause
At times, a more involved solution is needed to restore fit and function.
What we did
She received upper arch implants connected with a bar, and a bar-retained denture made to attach to it.
The outcome
The fit was greatly improved and she regained full function. She was very happy with her smile, and with being able to bite into an apple again.
Every patient is different. These cases describe individual experiences, and results vary. Your denturist will assess your needs before recommending an approach.
Could a similar approach help you?
To find out more about our Calgary denture and implant denture services, flexible payment plans or house-call consultations, contact our clinic.
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An ill-fitting partial upper denture was putting uneven force on the lower front teeth. Balancing the bite relieved the pressure.
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New partial dentures, built with the future in mind.
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From a loose flipper to a flexible Valplast denture.
A flipper denture replacing three upper front teeth moved too much and did not look right. A flexible Valplast denture changed that.
Read the case →Wondering what is possible for your smile?
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About implant bar dentures in Calgary
This case shows how Future Smiles approached one patient’s problem: severe tooth loss left few functional options for chewing. The solution was upper implants connected by a bar, with a bar-retained denture. Every case is different, and your denturist will explain which options suit your mouth at a free consultation.
Learn more about implant dentures in Calgary, see more results in our before and after gallery, or read the other patient cases.
Implant bar denture questions
What is a bar-retained implant denture?
A metal bar connects several dental implants, and the denture clips onto the bar. It is very stable and can be removed for cleaning.
Who places the implants?
Implants are placed by a dentist or oral surgeon. Future Smiles designs and makes the denture that attaches to them in our Calgary lab.
Can I see a denturist about a similar problem?
Yes. Future Smiles offers free consultations at our Coral Springs (NE) and Macleod Trail (SW) clinics in Calgary. Call 403-475-0016 or Book a free consultation.
Reviewed by Vadim “Vlad” Dumbrava, Denturist · Denture therapy since 2008 · George Brown College · Future Smiles Denture Clinic, Calgary · Last reviewed October 2026. About our denturist →