Alternative Treatments to Dental Implants:
Implants vs dentures
Implants and dentures are both common solutions for replacing missing teeth. Before you have any treatment, you’ll need a clinical assessment with your dentist where they’ll assess your mouth and talk you through your options. Here are some of the key differences between implants and dentures.
Suitability
While almost anyone can get dentures, dental implants may not be recommended if you smoke, have had radiotherapy to your jaw area or have diabetes that isn’t well-controlled.
If you suffer from gum disease, your dentist will help you treat it before dentures or implants are fitted. Remember, each case is different so visit your dentist for further advice. They’ll do a thorough clinical assessment and discuss your options with you in detail to help you decide what solution is right for you. Read more about suitability for implants.
Find out more
Learn more about implants and dentures and find answers to all your questions with our dental implant FAQs.
Dental implants
More information about dental implants.
Dentures
Find out more about dentures.
Implants vs bridges
See a comparison between dental implants and bridges.
Implant suitability
Find out more about whether you might be suitable for an implant.
Cost of implants
Find out the costs of having an implant.
Implant FAQs
All your questions about dental implants, answered.
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