If a few of your teeth are missing or all your teeth are missing then your life will be certainly affected by it. You’re eating habits change, your speech changes, and your facial appearance also appears different. Even though it is very normal for anyone to feel self-conscious about their smile. If you have lost all your teeth or you are to lose your teeth then there are two main options which doctors will mainly suggest to you one is dentures and the other is dental implant treatment. The only confusion is which one to choose.
Dr. Rajat Sachdeva has extensive experience in planning and placing dental implants, and treatment can be completed in our comfortable dental practice. You will need a proper consultation with Dr. Rajat Sachdeva (MDS, MS, MBA) to discuss possible options. Let’s understand the concept of dental implants and dentures.
Dentures
Dentures are removable and they are bonded to your gums with sealants, partial dentures are a good option if you are missing few teeth, they can be removable or fixed. Removable dentures are supported by a metal clasp while the fixed partial dentures are supported by natural teeth. When the dentures are ready we can easily fit them into your mouth without doing any adjustments.
What are the benefits of getting dentures?
- They are very affordable
- They provide natural look as they come in varieties of shape, size and color.
- There is no need of any surgery in dentures as some people have fear from surgery and they don’t prefer any surgery.
- Having dentures replace teeth will help restore some structure to your mouth.
- Once you lose your teeth your tooth appearance may be change, when you replace dentures with teeth it will restore your facial structure.
Drawbacks of Dentures
- It can make your teeth weaker as sometimes food can get trapped in your dentures which can cause cavity or decay on your teeth. It may also cause irritation of gums. Partial denture may also make your teeth weak because of the presence of clasps between the teeth.
- Some dentures can easily break if they are not handled properly
- Dentures need to be cleaned regularly in order to prevent further oral damage and maintain the quality of the materials. They should not be worn overnight.
- There are lot of care and maintenance needed for denture for preventing them from any damage and maintaining the quality of material.
- They are not firmly placed at one place they can also slip with time due to because of changes in the jaw with ages or due to wearing of appliances.
- Sticky and hard foods can only be eaten in a considerable amount other than other models.’
Dental Implants
Implants are surgically placed on your jawbone; they are just created like your natural teeth. A dental implant fuses into your bone acting as the root of the tooth. If we have to replace a natural tooth we will have to put a crown on it. Dr. Sachdeva dental clinic offers same-day implants and all-on-six implants which can replace the entire arch of missing teeth. Dr. Rajat Sachdeva is a certified implantologist who has experience in placing over 10,000 implants.
What are the benefits of using dental implants?
- It helps you in recovering your lost tooth and it replicates the real tooth root.
- Your jaw bone remains healthy and strong and it is strong, comfortable and secure.
- When the crown is placed it looks like natural replica of teeth
- If you choose to go for full arch bridge then you will have teeth which closely resembles your natural teeth
- If you choose for implant supported denture you can still enjoy all the benefits of having teeth of may feel very stable and cost effective technique.
- It requires very less maintenance.
What are the drawbacks of choosing implants?
- The cost of implant is more as compared to choosing dentures
- This may not be suitable for those who smokes and don’t wish to quit smoking as implants can negatively impact the healing process.
Which Option Is Better?
We are here to give suggestions to you for the replacement of your missing teeth by considering your dental condition. We make decisions according to your oral health, your medical history, your goals, and your financial preferences. If you are interested to go for dentures or dental implants please have a consultation with us. We at Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic would be more than happy to treat, guide, and help you learn about the benefits of Dental implant vs Denture. . Contact us on +91 9818894041 or mail at drrajatsachdeva@gmail.com
