Can I replace my dentures with dental implants Melbourne?

Many patients who have been using dentures to replace their missing teeth are looking into dental implants Melbourne as an excellent alternative for addressing tooth loss. This is an excellent idea as over the last few decades dental implants Melbourne have become the gold standard in tooth replacement. There are significant advantages of dental implants Melbourne in comparison to other traditional tooth replacement options and by speaking to our dentist at High Dental Implants Melbourne you can find out which is the most suitable option for you. Whether you are looking to replace a few teeth or all of your teeth, here at our practice we are here to provide solutions for your missing teeth that are beneficial to your dental health and help to restore the appearance of your smile. Speak to us today to find out more.

Difference in function

Dentures have been very popular for replacing missing teeth, however, dentures also have their disadvantages. Firstly they block the inside of the roof of your mouth which blocks your taste buds and means that you cannot taste and enjoy your favourite foods. With oral implants you can enjoy all your favourite food, including biting apples and chewing steak, tasting everything you eat as you would before. You do not have to worry about damaging your implants or your replacement teeth moving out of place. Dentures can restore the appearance of your smile, however, if not supported by implants they may not be able to provide stability that you need to restore the function of your mouth. You have to be careful about what you eat and chew and avoid hard or chewy food which may affect your bite and move or damage the dentures. Studies show that dentures can only generate 30% of the bite that you can generate when you have natural teeth.

Dentures or dental implants?

Dentures are ideally suited for those who have lost all their natural teeth and are not eligible for dental implants as a result of underlying health conditions. If you are eligible for dental implants then this is the best solution for you. It is important that you have healthy teeth and gums to begin with. If you are affected by cavities and tooth decay then our dentist may recommend that you undergo fillings or a tooth extraction to restore your dental health. If you are troubled by gum decay or bone decay then you need to wait and find out about grafting of bone tissue or gum tissue for really good results with dental implants. Once grafting is complete oral implants can be used to replace your missing teeth.

Dental implants can take several months to replace your missing teeth, whereas dentures provide an instant replacement for your missing teeth. However, with dentures your bone and gums will continue to deteriorate, whereas dental implants can strengthen your jaw and provide stability for your surrounding teeth. You can have partial dentures or a full mouth of dentures, and similarly with implants you can replace one missing tooth or all of your teeth to restore the health, appearance and function of your smile very soon. Speak to us at High Dental Implants to find out more.

Disclaimer: All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.