Conventional dentures vs implant supported dentures

Differences between conventional dentures and implant supported dentures

False teeth are false teeth, right? Once your natural teeth are gone, it doesn’t matter what you replace them with. There are a few options available for replacing teeth- traditional dentures or implant-supported dentures. There are some very significant differences between these two techniques. If you keep these differences in mind, you can make the best decision for your lifestyle:

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

Conventional dentures are designed to conform to the shape of your mouth. Your gums and the underlying bone structure support these dentures. The dentures rub against your gums and often create sore spots. Many people feel that a traditional denture is the best option for replacing teeth. These dentures are removable and cleaned outside the mouth.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

An implant-supported prosthesis is a denture, which is both retained and supported by four or more dental implants. This means that the denture does not rest on the gums. Rather, it is fixed on implants, which are embedded in bone. Only your dentist will remove the denture for cleaning and examination. Other than that, it stays inside your mouth for life.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES (UPPER)

   IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES                        CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

1) Works and feels like your own natural               1) Don't feel and function like your own          teeth.                                                                      natural teeth.

2) Preserves the bone quantity and quality.           2) Decreased bone quantity and quality.

BONE SHRINKAGE AFTER LONG WEAR OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

3) Strong and stable - no slippage.                        3) Unstable and unreliable.

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURE - STRONG & STABLE

4) No need for denture creams or                        4) Denture creams and adhesives often      adhesives.                                                               needed.

DENTURE ADHESIVE FOR CONVENTIONAL DENTURES 

5) Provides firm support of facial structures.          5) Support of facial structures decreases      (lips and cheeks).                                                    overtime.
6) Should not ever need replacement or                6) Will need to be relined or remade              repairs.                                                                    eventually.

RELINING OF CONVENTIONAL DENTURE

7) An investment that can last a lifetime.                7) Lifetime minimal of 6 years, after that if                                                                                     it's not broken also you need to change.
8) Maintains the jaw bone.                                      8) Causes shrinkage of jaw bone. 

LACK OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON ALVEOLAR BONE RESULTS IN BONE LOSS

9) Creates normal bite force.                                  9) Reduces the bite force. 
10) No acrylic on the roof of your mouth.               10) Acrylic on the roof of your mouth.
11) No limitations for food.                                      11) Limited food choices.
12) Normal maintanence as natural teeth.              12) Maintanence by removing dentures                                                                                          and cleaning outside takes time.

CONVENTIONAL DENTURE CLEANING

13) Speech is good.                                                13) Speech difficulty will be there. 
14) No chances of infection.                                    14) Chances of developing sores and                                                                                             candidal infection.

DENTURE STOMATITIS IN CONVENTIONAL DENTURES

                     Weigh the facts when considering conventional dentures vs. implant supported dentures for replacing missing teeth. Learn more about how an implant-supported denture is right for you.                                  

IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Implantology and Implant prosthetics. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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