What are dentures?

Dentures are false teeth that replace missing teeth. They are removable and custom made to fit your mouth. If a full set of teeth needs to be replaced, a full denture set is needed. If only a few teeth are missing, a partial denture set is needed.

Benefits of dentures

Dentures are custom-fit, removable dental prosthetics for missing teeth. Dentures can replace one tooth, several teeth, or all the teeth in an arch. Modern dentures are natural looking, comfortable, and resilient. Dentures allow you to eat, speak, and smile confidently again.

Dentures vs. implants

A dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that is anchored into the jawbone by a screw-like post. A dental crown, also called a dental cap, rests on top and is used to provide a natural looking tooth replacement.

While dentures and implants both replace missing teeth, they are actually similar in cost and are comparably effective. However, there are some main differences.

Dentures can be much less expensive than implants, but they often need to be replaced over time. They can also feel bulky and uncomfortable, and some people find them to be inconvenient.

On the other hand, dental implants are much more secure than dentures and feel more like your natural teeth. They are also permanent, meaning you don’t ever have to worry about them again.

Types of dentures

There are different types of dentures, including:

- Full dentures or “plates”: These dentures are used to replace an entire arch of teeth. They cover the roof of the mouth (palate) and can replace upper or lower teeth, or both.

- Partial dentures: These dentures replace one or more missing teeth. Partial dentures are custom-fit to snap onto the surrounding teeth.

Dentures vs. bridges

A bridge is a fixed appliance that fills the gap left by a missing tooth. But a bridge is not removable and, like crowns, is cemented in place. Also, a bridge requires healthy, natural teeth to support it, which also means it’s more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease.

Dentures vs. crowns

Dentures and dental crowns are both used to restore teeth. However, dentures are removable and can be easily removed for cleaning. In contrast, dental crowns are much more permanent and cannot be removed.

Crowns are custom-made to fit over existing teeth, whereas dentures are made using impressions taken of the mouth. Since missing teeth can cause the surrounding teeth to shift, dentures can be a great way to restore symmetry.

Dentures vs. implants vs. bridges vs. crowns

Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth. They can be made for both the upper and lower arch.

Dentures consist of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored base that is designed to look like your gum tissue. Dentures are held in place by suction or by attaching to dental implants.

Dentures vs. implants vs.

Dentures are a removable replacement for missing teeth. They’re made of acrylic resin or porcelain, and fit over the gums to replace missing teeth. Dentures can be supported by anchor teeth (the remaining teeth) or dental implants.

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are anchored in the jawbone, providing a firm foundation for replacement teeth. They can also be used to secure removable dentures.

While implants and dentures both replace missing teeth, they are different in how they replace teeth. Dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone, making them the most secure restoration option. Dentures rest on top of the gums, but may be anchored by implants for a more secure fit.