If you have a missing tooth or a number of missing teeth you may be thinking about tooth replacement treatment, but which treatment is best and what’s the difference between dentures and dental implants?
Dentures
Dentures are prosthetic teeth, which have been used for decades to replace missing natural teeth. Dentures come in two forms: partial dentures, which are used to replace a small number of teeth and full dentures, which are used to replace an entire arch. Dentures are usually made from acrylic and plastic and we use the highest quality materials and the latest techniques to produce perfectly-fitting, natural looking dentures.
Dental implants
Dental implants work as a more modern tooth replacement treatment and they are suitable for patients of all ages. They can be used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. The aim of an implant is to replace the tooth root. Like a natural root, the implant lies in the bone tissue and this allows optimum stability for the new tooth. Once the implant has merged with the bone, it can be connected to a bridge, crown or denture to complete the replacement. Implants are built to last for many years and they are currently the most durable option on the market.
Which one is best for me?
There are many factors to consider when deciding which treatment is best for you. These may include your dental needs, your budget, treatment time and your preferences in terms of aesthetics and maintenance. Implants last a lot longer than dentures, they are easier to look after, they produce more natural looking aesthetics and provide greater stability than dentures, but treatment can take a long time and implants are expensive. Denture treatment is faster and more affordable.
When you have a consultation, we can weigh up the pros and cons with you and go through the ins and outs of each option to help you decide.
Whether you have a few missing teeth or an entire arch of lost teeth, our modern dentures can transform your smile and improve your quality of life. Our dentures are light, lifelike and highly functional and they enable you to do everything you could do with a healthy set of natural teeth.
What are the benefits of dentures?
Dentures are a very effective solution for missing teeth and they have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, to provide patients with missing teeth with a really impressive replacement.
Dentures take the place of your natural teeth and you can eat, speak, chew and smile with confidence and ease. We use high quality materials and the latest techniques to ensure a perfect fit, durability and beautiful aesthetics.
As well as giving you a radiant looking, healthy smile, dentures also provide greater support for your cheeks, which can make a huge difference to the way you look and make you appear younger.
Denture treatment at Clifton Dental Studio
We offer partial (to replace a small number of missing teeth) and complete dentures (to replace a full arch of missing teeth) and all our dentures are custom-made using the finest materials. Our team is highly experienced and we carry out thorough checks to make sure all our clients feel confident and comfortable when they leave with their new denture. We also recommend regular check-ups so that we can check the fit of your denture; as the mouth is constantly changing shape, dentures have to be replaced from time to time.
If your denture doesn’t fit properly, this can increase the risk of slipping and contribute to irritation and soreness of the gums.
If you’ve been struggling with ill-fitting dentures or you have missing teeth and you are looking for a suitable replacement, call us to find out more about denture treatment.
Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
