Dental Implants: Why this Treatment has Become Preferable Over Dentures for Many

If you have damaged or missing teeth and you want to repair your smile, we suggest you choose a dental provider with special training in restorative treatment to help you understand and explore the many options. Some of the most popular approaches for repairing, replacing, or improving the pearly whites include veneers, dental implants, and dentures. Although having a lot of options can be liberating, it can also make it hard to decide which one is right for you. Fortunately, our team at The Libby Group in Anchorage, AK, is committed to helping you make the right decision for you. Below, is an explanation of why patients who are good candidates for both dentures and implants may opt for the latter:

3 Reasons People Choose Dental Implants Over Dentures

1. They Are Permanent

Implants are inserted directly into the jawbone, and once osseointegration occurs, they are as permanent—and as strong—as your natural teeth. Dentures, on the other hand, can slip and slide around in your mouth when you eat or speak which can be both embarrassing and frustrating.  Additionally, dentures need to be taken out every night before bed, whereas dental implants are there to stay. 

2. Dental Implants Prevent Bone Deterioration

Do you have an aging loved one who has worn dentures for several years? If so, you may have noticed an almost sunken look around his or her mouth. A sunken mouth is the result of jawbone deterioration, which occurs just below the site of any missing teeth. Since dental implants stimulate the alveolar bone, though, they prevent this bone loss. In fact, implants are the only restorative dentistry option that stops the jawbone from resorbing itself.

Here is an example of a friend and patient at our office who we sponsored to get one of our highest quality dental implants.  He is a young, active mountain guide who, prior to his dental implant procedure, was unable to trust his teeth when on extended mountain expeditions in remote areas.  

3. They Are Natural Looking

The bottom half of a dental implant may be titanium, but the top is a natural-looking crown that can be made to match the shade of your existing teeth. Sometimes, dentures can look unnatural, but no one has to know you have an implant—nor will they be able to guess—unless you choose to tell them.  

If you have missing teeth and you want to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants, contact us in Anchorage, AK at The Libby Group. In addition to restorative dentistry, we offer a wide variety of services customized to your needs.  To learn more details about the dental implantation procedure, contact us today!