For Most, Implants Beat Dentures, But At a Price

Many people have struggled with traditional dentures which may be loose when eating or talking. This makes it difficult for people to taste and chew food. Dental implants are emerging as an excellent alternative to dentures.

Key takeaways:

• Dental implants are now the preferred treatment for people with a missing tooth or a set of missing teeth.
• Implants are permanent, often attached with a titanium screw to the jawbone and can be worn without discomfort.
• Patients find it easy to maintain the implants compared to the dentures. The implants are also healthier to the gums and to the bone.

Implants also will help protect your bones over time. “The screw in your jawbone will trick the body into thinking you still have teeth,” said Dr. Ira Cheifetz, president of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. “The bone continues to grow and thrive.”

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