DENTURE :Many people with missing teeth wear conventional upper and lower dentures or partial dentures because they are cheaper.Lower dentures never fit or feel like natural teeth. They become loose fitting due to shrinking gum tissue, which then causes irritation to the mouth, sores and pain. The only relief is in using messy dental adhesive to improve the fit.
Upper dentures are easier to wear because the suction in upper palate (roof of the mouth) helps keep the denture in place. But having the palate covered can also reduce the taste of foods that you are eating. Sores and pain in chewing and talking are quite frequent as the gum tissue shrinks, and many people suffer from having to use dental adhesive with upper dentures as well.
The advantage of upper and lower dentures is that they can be constructed quickly and they initially cost less than implants. They may last a lifetime, but over the years with aging, new sets need to be made to fit the changing gum tissue and chewing surfaces of the teeth in the dentures.
DENTAL IMPLANT
With the introduction of dental implants, the need to suffer with uncomfortable restorations has been eliminated. As our life span has been increasing, the need for some type of highly functional dental replacement system has become increasingly important. Dental implants are permanent dental replacements that are both natural looking and very functional. Implants look much better and feel better, and offer the same force for biting as natural teeth. If you are a non-smoker with good oral hygiene habits, dental implants should last for a lifetime.
Dental implants are a major investment and the procedure can be time consuming. As with any complex surgery, there is always the risk of complication even after a thorough examination and consultation prior to care. But dental implants are a dependable and life long solution to missing teeth. Compared with dentures, which can be loose and unstable, implants provide a permanent solution that is both functional and natural in appearance, giving you the confidence to smile and show your pearly whites.
Dental implants are a major investment and the procedure can be time consuming. As with any complex surgery, there is always the risk of complication even after a thorough examination and consultation prior to care. But dental implants are a dependable and life long solution to missing teeth. Compared with dentures, which can be loose and unstable, implants provide a permanent solution that is both functional and natural in appearance, giving you the confidence to smile and show your pearly whites.
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I was recently suggested for the ceramic implants. Is this safe & in long term what could be the issues, if any. Also, can you give an indicative cost per teeth for such an implant?
ReplyDeleteusually there is no complicaion and it is pretty safe to use
ReplyDeletemore information on dental implant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_implant
cost warry according to dentist
Hi Doc,
ReplyDeleteI'm faced with the choice of having the very lower back tooth removed and either:
1) getting a partial denture for that single tooth
2) getting an implant for that single tooth
I know you're partial to implants, but because I'm having a single tooth replaced, would you say the problems associated with full dentures (such as irritation) is less pronounced with a single denture. Would a single tooth implant provide significant benefits over a single tooth denture?