The Benefits of Dental Implants vs Dentures

IntroductionMost people who lost teeth and look for ways to replace them will arrive at the same final choice: dentures vs dental implants.

Too often, because they offer a cheaper alternative, dentures will win the battle, but are they really the best solution?

In this presentation, we will see the differences between dentures and implants, and determine what's the most appropriate choice for your specific needs.

What Are They?Before we start our comparison, let's see exactly what

dentures and dental implants represent.

Dentures consist, basically, in removable false teeth that will stay in place by using a fixative paste or some wafers.

Contrary to dentures, implants will mimick the natural position of teeth

by being anchored into the bone with titanium roots.

ComfortOne of the most important factors when dealing with new

teeth is the level of comfort you'll be able to achieve with them. The problem with dentures is that, even though they can be glued with paste, they often slip and can't remain in place. This can lead to heavy discomfort and even cause irritation and bleeding of the gum.

With dental implants, as they're fixed right into the jawbone, they will never budge and make you feel as if they were your real teeth.

MaintenanceWhen dealing with maintenance, as this can quickly

become a chore, we want to keep it at a minimum. So how do our 2 options fare in this area?

Dentures require a lot of upkeep. You have to take them out regularly to clean them up and remove any food that might have gotten stuck.

Implants, on the other hand, do not necessitate any particular care. Just brush them and floss like you would natural teeth.

CostOf all the criteria we analyzed here, this could very well be

the only factor in favor of dentures: their price.Compared to expensive implants, dentures might seem like

the only option for people without much means. If you really can't afford the better alternative, though, there exists a middle ground: denture implants.

With denture implants, you will be able to attach your dentures to titanium implants. Thus, you will pay less, while also benefiting from the firmness of implants.

DurabilityIf we've already established that implants represent the

more reliable of our two options, what about their durability?

The problem with dentures is that we will have to take them off daily to clean them. All this manipulating, as well as leaving the dentures out for some time, will cause wear and tear that will eventually lead to their replacement.

Implants stay in place, firmly attached. So, they generally last a lifetime.

More Benefits

Want to learn even more pro's in favor of implants? Contrary to dentures, dental implants will:

• Improve your speech by eliminating the ability of your teeth to slip

• Make it easier for you to eat• Preserve the jawbone and avoid gum shrinkage• Cause no allergy as implants are made of titanium

(and not acrylic like dentures)

Conclusion

Apart from their price, dentures do not present any real benefit to the patient over implants. Not only do they create discomfort and can lead to embarassing situations, they're just a poor option to replace your missing teeth.

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