Removable Dentures Versus Dental Implants

Dental Implants vs. Removable Dentures

Removable dentures and partial dentures are cost-effective solutions for replacing the gaps filled by lost teeth. Patients looking for a budget-friendly solution may opt for dentures over dental implants, but there are a few significant functional differences between implants and dentures.
Because dentures are removable, they can interrupt key elements of daily life, including mealtimes, eating, sleeping, and more. They require more attention and maintenance to be removed and thoroughly cleaned.

While dental implants do not place any dietary restrictions on the patient, dentures make it difficult to eat certain foods that are at risk for being trapped by the removable appliance.

Dentures must be replaced every few years, while dental implants are built to last for decades!

Dentures are removable false teeth, while dental implants are permanently fixed replacements for both the tooth and its root. Each dental implant is made of ultra-secure titanium. While not every patient will be an ideal candidate for dental implants, they offer a selection of advantages when compared to removable dentures, including the following:

Permanence and stability

While dentures will need to be replaced every few years, dental implants can last a lifetime with proper care. Dental implants are designed to stay in place, just like your natural teeth. Patients often find that dentures slip and move around, requiring special adhesives to prevent shifting within the mouth.

Natural-looking appearance.

Dental implants are completed with a custom-shaded, natural-looking dental crown. At Steven Weiss, DDS, your implant restorations will be crafted to match the rest of your natural smile!

Lifestyle-friendly.

Dental implants are life-changing in the way they completely restore the patient’s ability to chew, eat, and speak. Unlike dentures, which must be removed and cleaned daily, comfortable dental implants seamlessly integrate into the patient’s lifestyle and oral hygiene habits without requiring diet modification or special adhesives. Patients with removable dentures often have to avoid chewy and sticky foods to prevent damage to the dentures.

Long-lasting use.

Dental implants are crafted to last much longer than removable dentures. While dentures will typically need to be replaced every 3-6 years, dental implant will last much longer.

While both dentures and implants can provide an effective tooth loss solution, not every patient will be an ideal candidate for both. At your restorative dentistry consultation, Dr. Weiss will provide all the information and guidance you need to determine the best treatment plan for your smile!

Contact Steven Weiss, DDS today to schedule your restorative dentistry consultation.