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

By Author: Dr. Ravneet Dhillon
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Tooth loss can be very distressing indeed and can hamper not only one’s ability to enjoy their favorite foods but also inhibit self-esteem and confidence.

However, tooth restoration has become very common these days. The tooth restoration options typically include a choice between dentures and dental implants.

However, with many facets to be kept in consideration, the choice can be difficult.

The right option depends on many factors like cost, choice, and the health of the patient’s jawbone and remaining teeth.

Both Dentures and implants have their unique advantages and disadvantages. A detailed discussion about both options with the dentist can help one decide the best option.

Dentures and implants eventually serve the same purpose:

Helping to chew foods the patient might otherwise not be able to eat due to tooth loss
Support facial muscles improving the aesthetics
Improve Speech
Help to increase self-esteem by improving the smile
However, there are some significant differences between the two dental treatments. Here are some pros and cons for each ...
... approach that should be considered before you make a decision.

What are Dentures?
Removable equipment that can help to replace both missing teeth as well as some of the gum tissue, Dentures are made of a pink gum-coloured acrylic base, which supports the denture teeth.

Some dentures may include a light framework of metal that gives additional stability, support and strength.

The dentures are of two types:

Removable complete dentures
Partial dentures
Complete Dentures
Complete or full dentures help in replacing all teeth in the upper or lower jaw or in both jaws and they rest directly on the gums.

Partial Dentures
On the other hand, Partial Dentures are utilized to fill in gaps and are mostly used in patients in whom some of the natural teeth remain.

Supported by clasps around existing teeth, Partial dentures may also be connected with precision attachments, and fitted onto crowns.

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