Traditional Dentures
Dentures are removable prostheses that can replace a full
arch (full dentures) or several missing teeth throughout an arch (partial dentures). These
restorations can be made up of porcelain, but are usually made of acrylic resin
for its durability and it secure binding to the denture base. Additionally,
certain polymers can be used to create a flexible partial denture for patient
comfort.
The dentist will make an impression of the patients gum to
create a wax model to make sure it is suitable for the patient’s mouth. However, diet and speech are affected with
the use of dentures while the patient gets used to wearing them. Additionally, these
prostheses may not fit as properly as you continue to wear them, due to jaw resorption; relining the dentures for a continuously effective fit is an element to the treatment.
Implant Supported Dentures
The main difference between dentures and implant supported
dentures is the stability and comfort the implants provide, for these hold the dentures in place without laying against the palate. This means
implant-supported full and partial dentures tend to be less obstructive within
the mouth than their traditional counterparts.
Implant-supported dentures also prevent the decline of
the jaw bone, as the dental implant posts give the bone something to support. With
titanium implants integrated into the jaw bone, it’s just clicking dentures
into place and your smile is renewed. Your
diet doesn’t change, your speech is renewed, and the bone in your jaw is
supported. Implant supported dentures
are convenient, reliable, and an effective way to restore your smile by
stabilizing the prosthetic.
The only downside to implant-supported dentures is the
initial cost; receiving traditional dentures is less expensive than receiving
the implants to support dentures. However, when the constant relining that must
be done for traditional dentures is considered, implant-supported dentures tend
to be the less expensive solution for long-term budgets.