Unsurprisingly, an implant-supported denture is supported by and attached to a dental implant.
Dentures
Dentures are dental prosthetics which replace missing teeth. They are generally supported by the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are usually removable.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are tiny titanium rods that are implanted into the jaw bone and replace the roots of missing teeth. When dental implants are capped with a crown they a become permanent and natural looking replacement for missing teeth.
How Dental Implants and Dentures Work Together
A regular denture rests on the gums, and is not supported by implants. Implant-supported dentures are a good option for people who don't have any teeth in the jaw, but have enough bone in the jaw to support implants.
Implant-supported dentures are held in place by special attachments that snap onto corresponding attachments on the implants.
While implants-supported dentures are usually are made for the lower jaw, you can get an implant-supported denture in either the upper or lower jaw.