Are you fed up with messy adhesives and slipping dentures?
Are the sores too much to overlook now?
If so, replacing your dentures with dental implants could be the ideal solution for you – and be suitable for more people than you thought possible!
Can you get dental implants after dentures?
If you have been using temporary or removable dentures for several years, you might be worried that you’ve missed the boat for dental implants.
Secure, permanent, and giving the most natural smile, dental implants bring a multitude of benefits that have made them the most popular option on the market if you have missing teeth.
But, the good news is, almost all patients can get dental implants after trying dentures if they decide a removable solution is not for them.
Can you get dental implants after having dentures for years?
Sometimes, financial or lifestyle reasons of the past may have meant that you needed to rely on removable dentures to replace missing teeth – as the fastest and most economical option on the market, we see this frequently.
However, this doesn’t mean that you need to continue with removable dentures if your circumstances have changed.
Common concerns about extended denture use include the loss of bone, an increased age, and continued use of temporary dentures – all of which can be worked around to make dental implants possible for patients.
Denture bone loss
It isn’t common knowledge that tooth loss can lead to bone loss and as mass tooth loss is a common precursor to denture use, patients with dentures are particularly susceptible.
When you lose a tooth, 25% of the surrounding bone is reabsorbed and lost in the first year, as the pressure and stimulation gained from chewing is lost.
This bone loss can be solved using additional procedures, like sinus lifts and bone grafts, which are incredibly commonplace and top up bone reserves, making dental implants possible.
How old is too old for dental implants?
Sometimes, patients wrongly assume that their increased age makes them a poor candidate for dental implants.
This simply isn’t true, with patients in their 80s and beyond routinely seeking dental implants to restore their bite and rehabilitate their smile.
The candidacy for dental implants is decided by personal circumstances and dental health and anatomy, not age.
Will I need a temporary denture for implants?
If you are at your wits end with temporary dentures, the idea of using them for a few more months can be unappealing.
However, depending on the treatment you choose, you may need to wear temporary teeth while your mouth heals and your dental implant screws fuse with the jawbone.
If you really want to avoid this, why not discuss immediate placement suitability with our experts at a consultation?
Benefits of dental implants vs dentures
When comparing the benefits of dental implants versus dentures, most people consider implants the most favourable treatment option.
However, it is important to spend some time considering both the benefits and considerations of each tooth replacement option before deciding on a treatment option, so you know you have made an informed decision.
- Less expensive versus dental implants.
- Removable for easy cleaning.
- Simpler treatment procedure that is not invasive.
- Can last up to 10 years.
- Likely to be covered by insurance or the NHS.
- Permanent structure with no movement or slippage.
- Enjoy a full diet of crunchy and chewy foods alike.
- Regenerates the jawbone as well as restoring the lost teeth.
- Can last 20 – 30 years.
- Looks the most natural.
- Removable nature means that it isn’t as sturdy as a permanent option.
- Most dentures need to be replaced every 5-10 years to maintain a proper fit.
- Affects your diet and move in the mouth while you eat or talk.
- Treatment will cost more at the outset.
- Longer treatment timeline.
- Not normally covered by dental insurance.
- More invasive treatment.
- May need to learn new cleaning habits to maintain your oral hygiene.
Replace your denture with dental implants in London today
Once you’ve reflected, if the permanence and stability of dental implants is what you long for, alongside a beautiful natural-looking smile, why not reach out to our team today for a bespoke consultation?
You can call us on 020 328 561 143 or fill in the contact form below and our friendly, helpful reception team will be in touch as soon as possible to see how we can help.