Dentures vs. Implants

Deciding Between Dentures vs. Implants

What’s your goal?

From a dentist’s perspective, it’s better to ask what your goal is.

Your goal with dental implants is simple: you want a beautiful smile, carefree eating, and to love again with passion.

It’s a startling fact that 80% of adults are affected by gum disease,  and almost all adults have lost more than one tooth in their lifetime.

These statistics underscore the importance of understanding your dental care options.

As you consider your options for tooth loss, you play a crucial role in the decision-making process.  Let’s explore the pros and cons of each choice.

Choosing Dr. Bigus’s Dental Implants

Dr. Bigus and his dental team want you to have the information needed to make an educated decision that is right for you BEFORE you start the journey of teeth supported by dental implants or standard dentures.

You have taken the first big step on the journey.

The first big step is education; making sure the office and doctor you choose are right for you is an important decision.

Rocky Mountain Smiles Difference

Rocky Mountain Smiles provides removable dentures supported by dental implants.

Our replacement teeth allow you to eat anything you want and give you a smile that will, quite frankly, make you feel young again. In fact, you won’t be able to stop smiling!

The main difference between full-mouth implants and traditional dentures is how these replacement teeth are supported.

Three Main Types of Dentures:

1. Traditional Dentures Sucked to Gums: (Glue) = $
2. Fixed-Removable Snap-in Dentures: (Implants) = $$
3. Permeant Non-Removable Dentures: (Implants) = $$$$

Types of Implant Dentures

Full-arch implant dentures are attached by dental implants, while traditional dentures just rest on your gums.

A new set of teeth attached to dental implants can either be removable or permanently screwed to the implants.

Implant Fixed-Non-Removable

False teeth permanently screwed to the implants are very, very difficult to keep clean because these can only be removed by a dental professional.

So what happens? Food gets wedged and trapped under the false teeth. Oh yeah…VERY EXPENSIVE to fix! 

Fixed non-removable options typically cost between $42,000 and $87,000. The monthly payment is more than $1500 for five years.

Implant Fixed-Removable

Another option is fixed-removable dentures. These new teeth, which are resting on the implants and retained by the implants, are designed to be easily removable and simple to keep clean.

The cost for these modernized removable implant teeth is only $15,00-$25,000. The monthly payment is affordable at around $450.

This removable full-mouth replacement treatment is more expensive than regular dentures and is 60% cheaper than dentures screwed to implants.

Both implant options allow you to smile, chew, and love, but only one solution is affordable and offers all the satisfaction you are looking for in a smile.

Dental Implants will allow you to:

• Eat anything you want
• Bite into an apple
• Eat popcorn at the movies
• Order something other than soup or pasta at a restaurant
• Live your life again

Are you looking for an implant dentist?

Schedule an appointment with our experienced Loveland dentistry staff by calling (970) 446-8655.

Comparing After Care Costs

Fixed-non-removable teeth are expensive to maintain.  A typical hygiene visit is $800 every four months.

Most patients cannot afford the maintenance and aftercare of a fixed-non-removable solution.

On the other hand, fixed-removable teeth are inexpensive to maintain.  A typical hygiene visit is $100 every four months.

Most patients can afford the maintenance and aftercare of a fixed-removable solution.

Fixed Non-removable Dentures:

• Very Difficult to clean
• Expensive to maintain
• Typically $600-$900 per hygiene visit. About three times per year
• Almost $3000 per year to maintain the permanent false teeth over the implant
• Bacteria and food get trapped under the bridge and create a horrible odor
• The bacteria trapped under the bridge is terrible for your oral health and body

Fixed-removable Dentures:

• Very easy to clean
• Inexpensive to maintain
• Typically $100 per hygiene visit. About two times a year
• Only $200 a year to maintain removable false teeth over implants
• Water flossing is easy for anyone to clean thoroughly every day without hassle.

The ‘Wrong Choice’

Don’t make the “wrong choice” if you’re a consumer.

Making the wrong choice can be a significant financial burden for almost all patients.

The aftercare maintenance can be unaffordable for most people.

Additionally, the patient cannot effectively clean under fixed-non-removable teeth. Once food is trapped, the smell under the teeth is overwhelming. That is not good for your love life.

The bacteria embedded under the permanent bridge can cause many problems. All that bacteria is being dumped into your body, and a smelly mouth full of bacteria will NOT lead to romance.

Those are some powerful reason to choose wisely. Let’s take a look at some good reasons to go with a removable implant denture.

The ‘Right Choice’

It Is Very Clear And Transparent That Fixed Removable Teeth Are Better Than Fixed Non-Removable Teeth.

Both Will Allow You To Eat Anything You Want And Give You A Million Dollar Smile.

But There Are Three Really Big Differences…

• Fixed Removable Teeth Are Easier To Clean And Better For Your Overall Health
• Fixed Removable Teeth Are A Lot Less Expensive
• Fixed Removable Teeth Are A Lot Less Expensive To Maintain Throughout Your Lifetime.

What Should Someone Expect At Their Consultation?

• Feel Safe And Confident
• Trust The Office
• Affordable Financing
• You Will Be Taken Care Of
• Active Listening
• Clean Office

Once I Have My New Teeth, Can I Truly Eat Anything I Want? Absolutely!

Do My Teeth Need To Go Into A Glass At Night? Absolutely Not!

You can take them out to clean and put them right back in.

Kissing?  I Am Concerned About Intimacy. Yes, You Can Be Intimate!

Who Should Come To Renew For A Consultation?

Anyone Who Wants A Better…

• Appearance
• Lifestyle
• Job Advancement
• Smile
• Health

Any dental implant procedure should START with a medical doctor evaluating your overall health.

If you are considering a dental implant solution, you should get a free consultation or second opinion. This makes sense. 

Meet with Dr. Bigus and his dental team.  They will help you every step of the way.

Our team will properly perform dental implant procedures, including:

1. IV Sedation
2. Predictable healing
3. Safe recovery
4. No adverse events from anesthesia
5. We improve overall health

Hold on a second! Will dental implant procedures make you healthier?  Absolutely.

The Renew Procedure has proven to lower A1C. 

Also, fewer harmful bacteria will be in your mouth with a fixed-removable dental implant solution.

But why is reducing harmful bacteria in your mouth so crucial for your overall health? Let’s break it down.

• Your breath smells clean and fresh.
• Eliminating harmful bacteria is better for your brain and heart.
• You will have more confidence socializing with friends and family.

If you’re ready to benefit from implant dentures and change your life, take the next step.

The Next Step In Your Journey

Come In For A Free Initial Consultation Or Second Opinion. Contact Rocky Mountain Smiles today at (970) 446-8655 to improve your oral health.

We hope this complete guide to about the difference between dentures and implants was helpful!

Please reach out to our Loveland dental office with any other questions.