Implant Overdentures

If you have a missing tooth or two, you might be choosing options between tooth implant or dentures if more than one tooth is missing or broken. Deciding which procedure to go is a difficult process, our experts at Dr. Greenwald & Dr. Barnouti Dental are here to help you choose depending upon number of missing tooth and your overall dental health. But to choose between the two, one needs to first understand what are both these procedures, what are their requirement, what are their benefits or harmful effects. It will be up to you then whether to choose implant over dentures.

Denture is a complete arc of teeth that can be removed at the end of the day. It means that dentures can either be permanent or temporarily removed. You can either have full or complete dentures or parietal dentures which cover only few teeth. Complete dentures are attached to the gums or with the jawbone. While the partial dentures are attached with the existing original teeth. They both look like original teeth. They have a disc like base which has can anchor that is used for attachment. The base color is as same as that of your gums. But the dentures either complete or partial require regular maintenance. They can last long for up to 10 years with regular maintenance. Because there might be plaque buildup, loosened denture, or you can feel pressure on the gums more than usual. Another significant drawback of denture is that it can slip out of its place when you are eating or speaking. That can be a real embarrassment when happened in front of others. That is why implant over dentures are considered by our dentists and recommended by them. Rest of the decision is of course of the patient.

Talking about implants, these are done by uprooting the damaged teeth and placed in its place. Implants are like artificial teeth but they look exactly the same as your other original teeth. Many dentists around the globe choose implant over dentures because of their various benefits. One of them is the permanency, i.e., implants are kind of like permanent teeth and they are immovable, you cannot take them out when needed compared to dentures. Implants are like metal post that is positioned with the help of screwlike structures. Implants over dentures is a best option when the tooth root is decayed enough that denture cannot be placed over that. In such cases, implants are considered as best options. Implants are basically individual teeth that act as a bridge between other teeth, they look and behave like original teeth. Implants make your chewing much easier and smooth. There is no risk of falling out of place as they are fixed at only one spot. They reason why they do not slip out of place is that they have titanium in them (they are made of titanium) which is fused with your jawbone. Another benefit of implant over dentures is that an implant does not decay, even not like your natural teeth.

Similarity Between Implant and Denture

Both the implants and the dentures have their own benefits and drawbacks. Many patients choose implant over dentures while other choose denture over implant. This all depends up in the requirement and personal choice of the patients. Our job at Dr. Greenwald & Dr. Barnouti Dental is to make the difference between the two clear and help our patients to decide what to choose. Despite the differences, both serve the same purpose, such as:

Provide your teeth additional support in chewing your food better than with missing and damaged teeth.
Both support muscles of your face by providing support to your jawbone, hence giving you overall a better appearance.
Teeth in good shape and condition impact your speech ability very much. Both implant and denture have the ability to improve your speech and boosting your overall confidence.
Both implant and denture improve your confidence and give you such a charming smile that is full of life and captivate the person in front of you.

If we look into only the benefits that both serve the same purpose of improving jawbone, giving support, improving speech and eating ability, making a great smile, etc. but there are many differences between both which set them apart.

Differences between Implant and Denture

They both serve the same purpose, but still people prefer implant over dentures. And the reason is pretty obvious. Dentures are considered as old and traditional solution to tooth loss. While implant is modern and permanent solution to tooth loss. So, here are few of the many reasons why patients and even dentists choose implant over dentures:

The first and foremost reason is that implants are permanent while dentures last only up to 10 years. Dentures also require regular maintenance while implants do not require any sort of maintenance, you just need to brush and clean them regularly like you do for your natural teeth.
Dentures are removable and they can fall out of place while eating or talking. This is not the case with implants, because implants are artificial teeth and behave like them. They are fixed to their place and are immovable.
Maintenance for dentures is a bit frustrating, because when one you cannot sleep with them on, and second when you remove them in the night, you need to soak them in a solution for their cleaning purpose. While in case of implants, you do not have to do anything extra or special, they require maintenance just like your regular teeth. Just maintain your oral health and that’s it.
You can face certain complications for dental implants such as infections or cracked crowns, etc. while in case of dentures, most common complications are falling out of place and sores on the gums.

Why Dental Implant?

If you are looking for a permanent solution to your tooth loss, dental implant is the only best option you have. And there are many reasons to support this claim. Our patients when exposed to both procedures and offer to decide which one to choose, usually choose implant over dentures. The foremost reason to choose implant is the durability and longevity. Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.

Another reason to choose implant over dentures is the comfort it will offer to the patient. An oral surgery is performed in which implant is placed into the jawbone and provide a secure foundation. Due to this reason, a patient has improved speech compared to dentures, as implants are fixed and do not irritate during speaking. In addition to this, implant look like original teeth and give a natural look.

Dental implant is fixed with the jawbone, hence stopping its decay and improve the bone structure while maintaining the facial features. It maintains the bone and preserve it from decaying. Another important feature of dental implants is that they are easily maintained and taken care of. There is no special care instruction for dental implants, you can take care of them by maintaining your natural oral hygiene.

With the help of implants, you can fill your sunken cheeks and enhance your facial aesthetics. This in turn, restore your charming smile and boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. You can attract the person in front of you with just a bit of confident smile.

Due to the fact that implants do not require the alteration of surrounding teeth, they are considered the best for oral health maintenance. People choose implant over dentures to maintain a good oral health and preserve their bone structure.

One of the many benefits of choosing implant over dentures is the cost effectiveness. They are also super convenient, once you have your oral surgery done, you do not have to bother much after this. They are fixed, immovable and easy to maintain.

Owing to the benefits described above, implant over dentures is not a bad choice, rest of the decision is up to you.