Dentures vs. Dental Implants Tooth loss is a serious issue that has many significant effects. Losing your teeth affects your abilities to eat and speak properly. Your digestion suffers, as does your overall health. Losing your teeth also leads to bone loss in your jaw, which causes the jaw to change shape. The more teeth you lose, the worse the effects. When you are missing all of your upper or lower teeth or all of the teeth in your mouth, your facial appearance suffers as well. Your lips and cheeks sink in. Your skin begins to sag and wrinkles form. Suddenly, you look years older than you are. All of these issues can have a significant impact on your confidence. At Toomin & Bieber Aesthetic Comprehensive Dentistry, we can help by replacing your missing teeth. We can use dentures, implants, or both to restore your smile.DenturesDentures are the traditional treatment used for replacing an entire arch of missing upper or lower teeth. They can also be used to replace both arches. Dentures are removable prosthetic teeth that consist of acrylic resin teeth set into an acrylic base. They are made from molds of your mouth, and the base sits directly on your gums. While they replace the functions of your missing teeth, they do have some drawbacks. They can slip out of place, often cause discomfort, require significant care, and cannot stop bone loss in your jaw. Dental ImplantsDental implants are a newer treatment option available for replacing missing teeth. This revolutionary treatment is versatile and can be used for single tooth replacement or for replacing an entire arch of missing upper or lower teeth. This treatment uses small titanium posts that are surgically implanted into your jawbone. Your bone fuses to the posts as you heal, integrating them into your jaw. Once you have fully healed, your permanent replacement crowns are placed on top. Implant Options for Full Arch ReplacementThere are a few different options available for full arch replacement:
Combining Dentures and ImplantsIf you are missing all of the teeth in both of your jaws, it is possible to have a full mouth replacement with dental implants. However, this option is costlier. It is possible to have implants placed in one arch and have a denture created for the other. Typically, the denture is made for the top arch while the implants are placed in the lower arch, where a denture is more likely to slip out of place. Replacing your missing teeth is essential for getting your life back. Call Toomin & Bieber Aesthetic Comprehensive Dentistry today at (818) 748-9998 to schedule your consultation and learn which options are best for you. |
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