Dental Implants and Dentures in Frederick, MD
The dental team at Frederick Center for Dentistry offer complete care for dental implants as well as dentures. Patients who are missing one or both rows of teeth can get a traditional denture or a denture support by dental implants. We provide both types of dentures to replace a row of missing teeth.
While both options will replace your missing teeth, there are many things to consider when making your decision. The dentists at Frederick Center for Dentistry want to help make this decision by discussing the pros and cons of both.
About Dental Implants
Dental implants are one portion of a teeth replacement strategy. They consist of the durable metal, titanium. Doctors use titanium for replacement parts in the human body since it isn’t harmful to human tissue.
Teeth implants come in many shapes and sizes so they can fit into various locations along the jaw. Once implanted into the jaw bone, they will create a stable anchor to support a new restoration.
About Traditional Dentures
Dentures consist of fake teeth that are attach to an acrylic base. The color of this base will mimic the color of your gum tissue and blend in naturally. Traditional dentures rest on the gums and rely on suction to remain in place. They are removable and you must take them out daily for cleaning and care.
Dental Implants vs Dentures
Are Dentures the Right Solution for You?
Dentists have been providing traditional dentures for a long time to successfully replace missing teeth. They offer an affordable and quick solution for patients missing all their teeth. We can design, fabricate, and fit your new teeth in less than a month.
Dentures are affordable, especially when comparing them to the price of a dental implant-supported denture. However, they are not the best solution for missing teeth.
There are many cons to wearing dentures. They will feel very bulky in your mouth and take months to adjust to. You will have to change the way you eat and speak for a while. Since they only rely on suction, they are not very stable.
Dentures can also shift around in the mouth leading to problems with speaking and eating. This will limit the types of food you are able to chew. However, they are a great temporary solution while you wait for a permanent solution.
Dental Implants are the Best Solution for Missing Teeth
A dental implant supported denture is the best solution if you are missing an entire row of teeth. When compared to traditional dentures, they are low maintenance and will interfere less with your daily life. The denture will attach to up to eight dental implants making it very stable and durable. The implant denture will never move around in your mouth or affect your speech.
You will also have more chewing power so you can consume a larger variety of food. The denture will not be as bulky so it will feel and look more like natural teeth. The dental implants will also act as teeth roots and prevent bone loss in the jaw. This means the natural shape of your face will remain intact and not sag.
The downside to choosing dental implants is the cost and treatment time. The procedure may cost tens of thousands of dollars to replace a whole mouth of missing teeth with implants. Additionally, the entire process can take a year to complete.
- Implant Dentistry Overview
- Parts of a Dental Implant
- Dental Implants FAQs
- Advantages of Dental Implants
- The Dental Implants Process
- Multiple Dental Implants
- Single Dental Implant
Learn more about dental implants versus dentures in our Frederick dental office. Book a consultation today at Frederick Center for Dentistry to learn more about your missing teeth replacement options. You can reach us at 301-264-5680 or request an appointment online. At your appointment, your dentist will discuss the pros and cons of each option.