Why Should I Choose Dental Implants Over Dentures?

Dentures were invented by the Etruscans as early as 700 BC. These were thought to be primarily cosmetic and were likely not functional. Little has changed in the world of dentures. Although modern dentures are better crafted than their Etruscan predecessors, they still have numerous functional problems.

If dentures are poorly fitted, they can slip out of place, making it hard to eat or even talk. You may need to rely on dental adhesives, which recent research has shown to be toxic. Even if they are initially well-fitted, they do not support your gums and jawbone, causing atrophy. When you lose gums and jawbone tissue, your initially well-fitting dentures now no longer fit as well as they used to. Partial dentures depend on adjacent teeth for support, which can lead to additional tooth loss. Finally, even if you get well-fitted dentures and get regularly re-fitted, you will have dietary restrictions and special care routines to take care of your dentures.

Dental implants are a 20th century innovation that addresses the problems of dentures. Because dental implants are anchored in your jawbone just like your natural teeth, they have many advantages:

• They do not slip, click, or interfere with speech
• You can eat all the foods you previously enjoyed
• They require no special care
• They support jawbone and gum health
• They are designed to be lifetime restorations

These advantages make dental implants the preferred tooth replacement treatment.

Don't put an ancient relic in your mouth, pick a dental restoration that utilizes the most advanced treatment options available to give you great-looking, long-lasting, and highly functional results. To learn more about dental implants in Omaha, Nebraska, please contact Premier Dental today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dan Beninato.