Dentures Vs Dental Implants - Lexington, KY
What Tooth Replacement is Right for You?
Dentures Aren’t Your Only Option
Missing teeth leads to numerous painful and embarrassing situations and the daily struggle to live a functional and healthy life. Eating is uncomfortable and difficult. Hiding your smile is routine now. Your health is declining. If you’re in this situation, know that you have many options for replacing your teeth, and don’t need to choose removable dentures.
Today, with the advancements in technology and materials, we can offer a fixed solution with full mouth dental implants to replace a full arch of teeth with a custom prosthesis that should last the rest of your life.
Our team at Bluegrass Dentistry recommends these fixed teeth in many cases, as they’re the only permanent tooth replacement solution and provide the greatest long-term advantages for your health and function.
However, we understand each patient’s situation, comfort level, and budget are different and will always present you with multiple treatment plans. We encourage you to learn about your options for replacing your missing teeth at a personalized consultation or free second opinion at Bluegrass Dentistry.
Comparing Your Options
With modern dentistry, you can choose between removable dentures, implant supported dentures, and full mouth dental implants to replace your missing teeth. Understanding what you can expect functionally and aesthetically from each option can help you make a more informed decision. We’ll discuss your options more in-depth at your consultation.
Removable
Dentures
- Messy pastes and adhesives
- Bulky and unnatural
- Fully removable
- Continued jawbone loss
- Multiple adjustments or relines
- Acrylic material can fracture
- Often slips, loosens, or fall outs
Implant Supported Dentures
- Supported with two implants
- May feel or look unnatural
- Snapped in place but removable
- Moderate jawbone loss
- May need snaps replaced
- Acrylic may break or fracture
- More secure, but not fixed
Fixed Full Mouth Dental Implants
- Full support from six implants
- Custom and patient-fitted
- Permanently fixed in place
- Minimal or no jawbone loss
- No adjustments or relines
- Superior strength zirconia fixed bridge
- Fixed, will never slip or fall out
A Superior Choice for Function and Aesthetics
Only permanent, fixed full arch dental implants deliver an over 99% return to normal biting and chewing function and natural smile aesthetics, with no additional day-to-day maintenance or need for pastes or adhesives.
High-quality materials used in these treatments, such as zirconia for the fixed bridge of teeth, provide optimal tooth aesthetics while having the superior strength to not crack or fracture with everyday wear.
As with all our dental implant treatments, we only use implant systems scientifically proven to integrate fully with your jawbone and last for decades even under the daily force of your bite. Compared to removable dentures and even implant retained options, your best solution in terms of long-term function and aesthetics is fixed full mouth dental implants.
We can provide these solutions, and complete the entire treatment process, right in our office.
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Total In-House Dental Implant Treatment
Our implant dentist, Dr. Seth Chambers, has extensive training and experience in dental implants, including a year-long comprehensive implant residency through BioHorizons, a world-leading implant manufacturer and pioneer of the revolutionary TeethXpress® full arch solution.
With expertise in both the surgical and restorative aspects of treatment, he and our team can provide comprehensive and aesthetically driven implant treatment in one location. Our team will determine the quality of your jawbone with a high-resolution CBCT scan, then custom design your final restoration to optimize the aesthetics of your new smile as it relates to your facial features.
Once we strategically plan where the dental implants need to be placed in the bone, we can eliminate the discrepancy that often occurs when patients receive surgery separately from a specialist before having teeth restored later by a dentist. With total control of your entire treatment, planning and surgery are exact and the results are consistent and high-quality.
For fixed dental implant solutions, this comprehensive in-house treatment from our experienced team will produce the best results every time and allows us to bundle treatment costs and offer 5-year warranties on all our restorations. See how we can help you restore your quality of life with permanent dental implants today!
Our Patients tell the story best
"Now, I don’t have to wait. I can smile to whoever I want to, with whoever I want to, wherever I want to... Don’t let fear control you, because everything can be worked out to make you a better you!"
"You go to sleep with no teeth and then wake up, and you got a mouthful… now, you can't quit smiling, and you want everybody to see how beautiful they are and what a difference it makes in your life!"
"People always tell me, 'You're always smiling, you're always smiling,' and two, three years ago, you never would have seen that out of me at all."
"Coming here literally saved my life… To be able to smile again, to have your husband look at you and say, 'Girl, you look great'—it gave me the confidence to live again."
"Sedation dentistry has really, really improved the quality of my life and my teeth... I come in, get the IV sedation, the work is done, and there’s no anxiety."
"I really can't believe I waited so long to do it. This is the best investment I've made in myself — for my health, my self-confidence, and my future."
"After I had my implants put in, I’ve had a lot of compliments — people say I look 20 years younger. They feel completely natural, and it’s just an amazing feeling to have teeth again"
"Bluegrass Dentistry gave me something I never thought I would have — a full set of teeth, confidence, and a quality of life I didn’t think was possible."
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Questions Our Patients Ask About Fixed vs. Removable Teeth
What is the difference between fixed and removable implant teeth?
Fixed implant teeth are secured to dental implants and can only be removed by a dental professional. Removable implant teeth, often called snap-in dentures, attach to implants for stability but are taken out at home for cleaning.
Are fixed implant teeth better than removable dentures?
Neither option is best for everyone. Fixed teeth typically provide greater stability and feel more like natural teeth, while removable implant dentures may be easier to clean and require a lower initial investment. SmileRescue can help determine which option fits your health, lifestyle, and goals.
Do fixed implant teeth come out at night?
No. Fixed implant teeth remain in your mouth while sleeping and during normal daily activities. You clean them in place using a toothbrush and specialized tools recommended by your dental team.
How stable are removable implant-supported dentures?
Removable implant dentures are more secure than conventional dentures because they attach to dental implants. They may still have slight movement and must be removed for cleaning, but they generally provide improved stability when eating and speaking.
Which option is easier to clean?
Removable teeth are generally easier to clean because you can take them out and access all surfaces. Fixed teeth require cleaning beneath the restoration with tools such as implant floss, interdental brushes, or a water flosser.
How do I choose between fixed and removable teeth?
The right choice depends on your bone structure, oral health, budget, desired stability, hygiene ability, and whether you prefer teeth that remain permanently in place. A SmileRescue consultation can compare both options and provide a personalized recommendation.