I Would like to know which one is better Partial dentures or teeth implants?

Implants...if you want them to feel more realistic and more functional. I wish I would have gone that route.

I Would like to know which one is better Partial dentures or teeth implants?
Implants, obviously. Once completed, they look and feel just like real teeth and you never notice the difference, have good chewing power, etc. Partials hook to other teeth so that these fake teeth can be held down and do not offer that great of chewing power, it is more for looks.
Reply:Partial dentures are a real pain because it takes several adjustments to make them fit right. Then you have to take them out and clean them, leave them out at night so they don't irritate your gums, and pieces of them can break off and have to be replaced...and so on. On the other hand, implants scare me to death and I am a dental hygienist. They have come a long way and are much better now than they used to be but it is still a long drawn out process to have even one implant done...not to mention the expense. After the tooth is removed, you have to wait about 3 months to let the bone fill back in, then go to a gum specialist (periodontist) who will place the implant post, or screw, into the bone. It will remain covered by gum tissue for a few more months, then you will go back to the periodontist for him to uncover the post, and then on to your regular dentist who will make the crown, or cap, for the implant, which will screw onto the part of the implant that is sticking up out of the gum. Sounds painful and too long of a process. So what about a fixed bridge instead of partials or implants? Of course in order to do this, you must have at least one tooth on either side of the empty spot, but I am assuming you do or a partial probably wouldn't work either. Talk to your dentist about having a bridge done unless you are already dead set on implants or a partial. Just thought I would throw another option at you that is kind of a compromise between partial and implant.
Reply:Dental hygienist here. Implants are as close to your natural teeth as you can get. They can be pricey, and require some time depending on how quickly they are loaded. Sometimes you need a bone graft (where the oral surgeon/periodontist places material in the implant site to bulk up support). The graft and/or implants take time to integrate into your jaw-think of it as healing time. Then your dentist will place a crown on top of the implant. So you will have 2 costs--implant and crown. From then on, you treat them like your normal teeth. Brush, floss, bite, chew and speak like you normally would. Partials will fill the space where you have missing teeth but will need to be removed and cleaned regularly. Depending on where the missing teeth are, the metal arms that keep the partial in your mouth may be visible. A partial that fits on the lower teeth is usually more difficult to get used to than one on the top---that makes sense, though, considering your tongue is on the bottom. I have patients with partials and patients with implants. The implants are definitely more expensive, but look amazing. If you can afford it, I would go the implant route. Best of luck, and don't forget to floss!!



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