Dental Implants Vs Dentures: What's Right for You?

Posted by Shawlands Dental Care on February 17th, 2022

When it comes to tooth replacement, which is better: dental implants or dentures? While both have cosmetic and health benefits, most dentists believe implants are the better option. However, for some people, the exorbitant expense of implants is simply not an option, and high-quality dentures can be a good substitute.

In this post, we\'ll look at the differences between dentures and implants, including:

What exactly are dentures?

Dentures are fake teeth bonded to a gum-colored acrylic resin plate. They help you eat and converse normally by adhering to your gums (preferably by suction). If you have some natural teeth, partial dentures can be made that use your existing teeth as a support for your new teeth.

Dentures are detachable and should be removed and soaked at night. Permanent dentures, also known as implant-retained dentures, are a mix of dentures and implants that are not detachable.

What are dental implants and how do they work?

A post/screw, an abutment, and a crown are the three components of an implant. The screw, like real roots for real teeth, replaces your natural tooth root and helps hold the crown in your jaw. Dentists favour these solutions for tooth replacement because they are the finest at imitating natural teeth and also maintain jawbone health.

CAD/CAM dentistry, which allows dentists to scan and digitally customise implants, is sometimes used to make dental implants.

Which is better: dentures or implants?

Let\'s take a closer look at the distinctions between dentures and implants now that we\'ve refreshed our recollections.

Dentures vs. Implants

Let\'s look at the advantages and disadvantages of dentures and dental implants now.

Advantages of Dentures:

• Appealing to the eye
• Cost-effective
• There is no need for surgery.
• Assist in preventing the mouth from drooping inwards.

Disadvantages of Dentures:

• Wear out and need to be replaced on a regular basis.
• Possibly necessitate a significant amount of preparation—tooth extraction, mould creation, and fitting
• It\'s possible that it\'ll get loose and generate clacking noises.
• Don\'t put a stop to the bone\'s deterioration.

Advantages of Implants:

• They appear to be natural teeth.
• Implants are a type of tooth root replacement that also helps to maintain bone health.
• They are permanently attached to your jaw bone and can last a lifetime.
• For eating and speaking, total stability is required.

Disadvantages of Implants:

• Implant placement can take up to a year.
• The procedure necessitates surgery.
• It\'s possible that you\'ll need a bone graft or a sinus lift.
• They are the priciest option.

Conclusion

Dentures and implants are both viable options for restoring lost teeth. Dentures are a less expensive choice, but they don\'t last as long and might cause additional issues including as looseness, discomfort, and difficulty speaking and eating. While implants are the greatest option for replacing natural teeth, their high cost may not be affordable for everyone.