Full Mouth Dental Implants vs. Dentures
The most common alternative to full mouth dental implants are old-fashioned dentures that sit on top of the gums where the missing teeth were. They can be uncomfortable, affect your ability to experience the full taste of food, cause sore gums, and shift and click in your mouth when you speak, eat, smile, yawn or cough.
Other considerations
- While the initial costs of dentures may be low, they only last an average of 7 to 15 years, and the replacement costs can be significant over the long term.
- Dentures require a daily cleaning routine: removal, cleaning after meals, and overnight soaking
- The bite function of dentures is approximately ~30% of the function of natural teeth.
- With a partial denture, the natural bone underneath a complete denture may deteriorate over time, leading to facial collapse and an aged appearance.
In contrast, full mouth dental implants offer significant benefits compared to traditional dentures:
- Implants look extremely natural, while also providing exceptional durability and longevity.
- Implants support your natural biting and chewing habits, and allow you to eat foods that may be challenging with removable dentures.
- Maintenance of dental implants are the same as with your natural teeth – standard brushing and flossing.
- Full mouth implants help maintain jawbone integrity by replacing tooth roots. Implants actively stimulate and integrate with the jawbone, preserving bone density and maintaining your facial structure and natural smile aesthetics over time.