You think you know all about traditional dentures and how they work. However, then you learn that you have access to implant dentures. Suddenly, you find yourself questioning everything you ever thought you knew about prosthetic dental care, as you wonder: What’s the difference between dentures supported by your mouth in comparison with those supported by dental implants? Fortunately, our Conroe, TX practice can bring you the additional information you’re looking for, so you may gain an ability to distinguish between these two treatments!

How Support Works

One of the major differences between traditional dentures and implant dentures is the way they stay in place in your mouth. First, let’s talk about traditional support. In this case, you will receive a denture that is placed over your gum tissue (or your dental ridge) in your smile. Due to the moisture in your mouth, created by the presence of saliva, a natural form of suction is produced, which keeps dentures in place. In terms of the way implant dentures receive their support, it’s very different. There’s no relying on your natural tissues. Instead, a limited number of dental implants are placed into your jawbone. Once their fusion with jaw tissue is complete, the denture rests securely over the implants.

The Stability Status

Now you have a better understanding of how these different types of dentures receive their support. With this new knowledge, you can more easily understand that in general, you can expect much more solid, unwavering stability from implant dentures, as their fit over implants is completely secure. With the traditional approach, some amount of movement can be expected.

Whether It’s Removable Or Fixed

When it comes to traditional dentures, they are always removable. As mentioned, they’re reliant on suction and there is nothing to permanently secure them to, so you will always take them in and out. With implant dentures, however, this is dependent on the type of denture you select. You may choose a removable denture that you can take in and out. Or, you may choose a “fixed” option that remains in place and is only removed by our team. We will discuss your options with you, as you come to a conclusion regarding which works best for your smile.

Get To Know The Ins And Outs Of Implant Dentures

Become much more familiar with implant-retained dentures by coming in to see us to determine whether they will work for you, as you take time to compare them to traditional prosthetics. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and the neighboring communities.