January 16, 2017

If you have lost all or most of your healthy teeth, Dr. Bill Akin, trusted periodontist in Nashville, TN, can fit you with implant supported dentures. Dentures can help restore your smile and improve your ability to eat and speak naturally. Since you will most likely rely on your dentures for the remainder of your life, it’s important to make sure you understand the options available to you.

One of the hardest decisions you will face will be choosing between implant supported dentures and traditional dentures. To help make your decision easier, here are a few benefits and drawbacks associated with each type.

Convenience

When it comes to convenience, implant supported dentures outshine traditional dentures. While regular false teeth rely on pastes to help them stick to the gums, implant supported dentures are actually snapped permanently into place. Instead of taking them out each night for cleaning purposes, you can simply clean and care for them while they remain in your mouth (just like natural teeth).

Durability

Traditional dentures are pretty sturdy, but implant supported dentures are known for their superior reliability and durability. This is because each implant that supports the denture appliance is made from titanium, a corrosion-resistant metal that is valued for its strength. Titanium is also well accepted by the human body in most cases and is less likely than other materials to be rejected after placement.

Bone Loss Prevention

The four implants that keep implant supported dentures in place also stimulate the bone in the jaw and prevent it from degrading. Since traditional dentures do not have any components that extend down to the bone layer, they are unable to provide this particular benefit.

Schedule a Consultation

If you still can’t decide between implant supported dentures vs. traditional dentures, let an experienced periodontist help you make your choice. Schedule a thorough examination with Dr. Akin today and he will recommend the option that he believes will best meet your needs.

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