Partial Dentures
This style is necessary to fill gaps from individual teeth that are missing or weak instead of your entire set of teeth. Partials can either be attached to the natural teeth with metal clasps, or to crowns on the natural teeth.
Implants
This style requires surgery to attach the implant to the jawbone. It also takes a few visits for the dentist to complete the task. However, implants are more stable than dentures because they are attached to the jawbone – thus, implants don’t slip like conventional dentures do. In order to get implants, though, you must have healthy gums and a strong jawbone. In some cases, the jawbone can be rebuilt but that’s up to the dentist’s discretion.
With either option, it’s important to take care of your false teeth. Regular cleaning of the dentures while also brushing the tongue, gums and palate, keeps your mouth clean and prevents future dental diseases. If you’re taking care of your mouth and dentures, they will last for many years without having to be replaced or completely redone – which means less money being spent in the future.