Comparing Dental Implants vs. Dentures to Find the Best Solution for You

Many people are not prepared to consider dentures and the thought of being tied down with dentures is not appealing. The loose, wobble, smelly lifestyle is not ideal. Fortunately we have other great options to give you your smile back. Our dentists can help you compare dental implants vs. dentures to find the best solution for you. 

These implant options offer you dependable, secure and stable result that looks and feels great! Below is a comparison of the Secure Fit (All on Four), traditional All-on-4® and the conventional denture.

   

ALL-ON-4® vs SECURE FIT vs DENTURES

ALL-ON-4®	SECURE FIT	DENTURES
Helps preserve jawbone and facial structure	Helps preserve jawbone and facial structure	Jawbone decreases over time causing poor fit and lack of facial support
Looks, Feels and Functions like natural teeth	Looks, Feels and Functions like natural teeth	Can feel fake, inhibit taste, speech and temperature sensation
Secure, durable and dependable	Secure, durable and dependable	Can be loose, wobble and rock while eating
Denture adhesives or creams not necessary	Denture adhesives or creams not necessary	Adhesives are usually required
More natural chewing	More natural chewing	Limited chew ability. You must relearn to chew and avoid certain foods
Long lasting	Long lasting	Have to be remade or relined to maintain fit and function
Removal and cleaning performed by your dentist (approximately every 6 months).	Easy removal at home for cleaning	Easy removal at home for cleaning
Repair requires removal	Easy repair	Easy repair
If teeth are damaged, temporary teeth can be used as backup.	Inexpensive Back-up available	Backup available
If new implant is needed, a new set of teeth will be required.	If a new implant is needed, no need to remake set of teeth – saves money	Can be connected to implants