Sooner or later most of us will have to deal with losing teeth, and sometimes it happens earlier than we expect. Whether you have lost some teeth or all of them, it helps to know what your options are. There are three main choices: a classic denture, a denture fixed onto implants, or fixed teeth on implants. Which one is worth the investment, and which is more practical for you?
In short: A classic denture is the cheapest and needs no surgery, but it can move. Fixed teeth on implants hold like your own, but they are the most expensive. A compromise is a denture attached to 2–4 implants.
Denture vs. implant – comfort and quality
A denture is still a proven way to replace missing teeth. In the long term, however, it is not always the best choice. Even though a denture is made to measure, it can be uncomfortable, it can move and it is more prone to damage. When all teeth are missing, it rests only on the gums, so it can loosen when you eat or speak.
Dental implants replace not only the visible part of the tooth but above all its root. An implant is a titanium screw that replaces the root of the tooth in the jaw bone and gradually grows together with the bone. A dental implant is therefore a firmer and more adaptable choice. What are its other advantages?
Advantages of a dental implant
1. Firm hold
As mentioned above, dental implants are placed like screws. Once they have grown into the bone, they hold even more firmly. Dentures, on the other hand, cannot match this stability – they are often held in place only by adhesive creams. An implant anchored directly in the bone helps prevent problems caused by everyday strain on the replacement, such as chewing food.
2. More enjoyment of food
Dentures have one big disadvantage: they can spoil the enjoyment of food. Upper dentures usually cover a large part of the palate as well as the gums, so you cannot fully taste food or feel its temperature. Dental implants do not take this pleasure away – they even make chewing easier, which is often difficult with a denture that moves.
3. Healthier mouth
Implants are a good choice if you want to replace your teeth with a firm and comfortable solution. They are also gentle on the health of your mouth. Dentures can rub the gums and mucosa because they press on the surrounding tissue. Implants, fixed directly in the bone and grown together with it, behave in the mouth like natural teeth. This is another reason why implants are often preferred to dentures.
Placing dental implants also does not require grinding down healthy teeth, so you do not have to worry about damaging teeth that are still healthy and fully functional.
4. Appearance without changes
A denture can change the overall look of the face – it can affect the shape of the lips and cheeks. Implants help you avoid these unwanted changes. Because they are placed individually and do not have to be connected, they can follow the appearance of your original teeth more closely. The natural look of dental implants is an advantage everyone appreciates.
A third option: a denture on implants
If a classic denture does not hold well, you do not have to go straight for fixed teeth. A denture can be clipped onto 2–4 implants or mini implants. It holds much more firmly, and you can still take it out for cleaning. Learn more on the page mini implants.
Comparison and prices
When deciding how to restore your teeth, think about how to make the new teeth last as long as possible. Dentures are the cheaper option, but in the long term they may not be as effective as the somewhat more expensive yet more practical dental implants.
Guide prices in Košice: classic removable denture from €300, removable denture on mini implants €500, implant from €600 and fixed All-on-4 teeth from €6,000. You will find prices for Košice and Chorvátsky Grob on the page dentures.
Whatever you decide, we hope this article helps you on the way to restoring your teeth. If you are not sure which option suits you best, book a consultation – we will examine you and suggest a suitable type of replacement with a price.
Frequently asked questions
Is a denture cheaper than an implant?
Yes, a classic removable denture costs from €300 in Košice. If all teeth are missing, however, you need to compare the whole denture with the whole solution on implants.
What can I do if my denture does not hold or presses?
Relining the removable denture often helps. If it still does not hold, consider a denture on implants.
Photos: Happydent dental clinic
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