Ceramic anchors
The implants under the denture follow the same metal-free standard as everything here.
- Zirconia ceramic implants
- Zero metal in the mouth
- CBCT-planned positions
- Swiss BioHealth protocol
Anchored, Removable in St. Petersburg, Florida
Implant overdentures
Implant overdentures
in St. Petersburg, FL.
An overdenture snaps onto implants instead of floating on the gums. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD anchors them on metal-free zirconia implants, planned on CBCT imaging under the Swiss BioHealth protocol.
Why Anchored
Implant-retained overdentures.
Loose dentures ration what patients eat and say. Implant anchors change the physics: the arch clips onto ceramic implants and the gums stop carrying the load alone.
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Removable by design
The arch snaps in for the day and comes out for cleaning.
- Clips onto the implants
- Comes out for hygiene
- Stable while eating
- No adhesives
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Bone kept in the game
Anchored implants keep bone loaded where dentures let it fade.
- Implants load the ridge
- LPRF-supported healing
- Ozone-prepared sites
- Follow-up imaging
Anchored vs Loose
Implant overdenture vs conventional denture.
Both are removable. Only one of them holds still while you use it.
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| Property | Implant overdenture | Conventional denture |
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| Anchoring | Clips to ceramic implants | Adhesive and suction |
| Stability | Anchored while eating | Moves under load |
| Bone | Implants keep the ridge loaded | Ridge resorbs over time |
| Materials | Zirconia anchors, metal-free | Acrylic, metal common |
Trained in Switzerland
Trained by the pioneer of ceramic implants.
Dr. Ulrich Volz developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic dental implant and founded Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD studied under him directly and is the only dentist in the Tampa Bay area trained in the Swiss BioHealth protocol. Every biological case at Natural Smiles is planned, placed, and finished to the same standard.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
The Process
An overdenture case, step by step.
The arc mirrors implant treatment, with a removable restoration at the end.
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Scan and plan
CBCT imaging sets anchor positions and the written plan sets sequence and cost.
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Anchor placement
Zirconia implants go in under the protocol with ozone and LPRF at each site.
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Integration
The anchors integrate with the jawbone, tracked with imaging.
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Fitting
The overdenture is fitted to the anchors, snapping in securely and releasing for cleaning.
Inside the Office
Anchors placed in one office.
Implant planning, surgery, and fitting run under one roof: CBCT imaging and the in-house lab on Mirror Lake.
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In-house CAD/CAM lab
Primescan digital scanning and a Sirona MC X5 mill turn out same-visit zirconia restorations.
- Primescan digital impressions
- Sirona MC X5 mill on-site
- Zirconia in about three hours
- No goopy putty trays
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CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Low-dose volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
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Operatory
Five private rooms with HEPA-filtered air and natural Mirror Lake light overhead.
- HEPA-filtered air per room
- Natural light, no fluorescent buzz
- Nitrile dam isolation
- No off-gassing materials
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on anchored restorations.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ verified 5-star reviews on Google and Birdeye.
- ★★★★★Google
"Found Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD through a functional medicine forum. Came in from Orlando for a single zirconia implant and walked out with a full plan for the rest of my mouth."
Thomas B. Orlando, FL - ★★★★★Birdeye
"Took both kids here after years of fighting about fluoride at our old office. Nobody lectured us, everything was explained, and my daughter actually asks when the next visit is."
Megan T. St. Petersburg, FL - ★★★★★Google
"Drove down from Oldsmar twice a month while we got my mouth sorted out. Worth every trip across the Skyway. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD is a craftsman."
Jennifer K. Oldsmar, FL
Overdenture FAQ
Questions about overdentures in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most before anchoring a removable arch on implants.
An overdenture clips onto implants instead of resting on the gums, so it holds still under load and skips the adhesives.
Yes. Anchors are zirconia ceramic, placed under the Swiss BioHealth protocol, consistent with the metal-free standard across the practice. Zirconia implants.
The consultation and CBCT scan answer it per case: anchor positions, bone volume, and whether the existing arch adapts or a new one serves better.
Costs follow anchor count and the restoration. You receive a written estimate after the consultation and scan.
Schedule
Overdenture consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a low-radiation 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.