FIXED TEETH VS REMOVABLE
Fixed Teeth: A Superior Solution For Missing Teeth.
Secure The Better Alternative To Dentures
With many failing or missing teeth, it can be difficult to live a fully functional and confident life. Daily activities such as eating and talking are painful and embarrassing, and it may be difficult to maintain your health. For years, your only solution for missing teeth was removable dentures, but with dental implants, you can now experience a permanent return to optimal health and confidence with a stable, attractive smile. We provide dentures, implant supported dentures, and fixed full mouth dental implants at Smyl Manatee and encourage you to learn more about each of these options. We invite you to then schedule a consultation with our dentists at one of our multiple dental practice locations in Florida!
Comparing Fixed Teeth Vs. Removable
In general, you have two options for replacing your teeth: fixed and removable. You’re aware of dentures, which are the bottom tier of tooth replacement. These artificial teeth are set on an acrylic base that fits over your gums. They return only 20% of natural function and will eventually become loose and ill- fitting as your jaw changes shape. A functional upgrade, implant supported dentures at Smyl Manatee Associates are stabilized by two or more dental implants to restore 60% of dental function. They still consist of a removable acrylic denture and may crack or fracture over time.
Full mouth dental implants consist of a fixed prosthetic bridge of teeth permanently supported by 4-8 dental implants. This solution restores over 98% of natural function with teeth precision-crafted to look, feel, and function like the real thing. You can eat without limitations, enhance your quality of life, and talk, laugh, and smile confidently! We encourage you to consider all your options, then schedule a consultation to receive an evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
Traditional
Dentures
- Made from acrylic (plastic)
- Offers minimal support
- Will need relines and repairs
- Often loosens or falls out
- Does not halt jawbone loss
- Must be removed to clean
- May be bulky or ill-fitting
- Low-cost treatment option
- Qualifies for dental financing
Implant Supported Dentures
- Made from acrylic or porcelain
- Support from 2+ implants
- May need relines or repairs
- Won’t slip, loosen, or fall out
- Greater stability for eating
- Removable for easy cleaning
- Improves jawbone health
- May not look or feel natural
- Moderate treatment cost
- Qualifies for dental financing
Full Arch Fixed
Teeth
- Designed from block of zirconia
- Fixed to 4-8 implants
- Comparable to natural teeth
- Restores over 98% function
- Promotes healthy jawbone
- Resistant to bacteria and decay
- Fracture- and chip-resistant
- Improves oral and overall health
- Cared for like natural teeth
- No additional maintenance
- Highest treatment cost
- Qualifies for dental financing
Implant Care From An Experienced Team
In general, you have two options for replacing your teeth: fixed and removable. You’re aware of dentures, which are the bottom tier of tooth replacement. These artificial teeth are set on an acrylic base that fits over your gums. They return only 20% of natural function and will eventually become loose and ill- fitting as your jaw changes shape. A functional upgrade, implant supported dentures at Smyl Manatee Associates are stabilized by two or more dental implants to restore 60% of dental function. They still consist of a removable acrylic denture and may crack or fracture over time.
This surgery is precise with help from guided technology and will be completed in just a few hours. In many cases, we can provide new temporary teeth or modify your existing denture, so you’ll have functional teeth as you heal. When this recovery phase is complete, your final set of teeth will be precision-crafted to meet your exact specifications along with our clinical recommendations to optimize long-term function and aesthetics. Once this restoration is attached to the implants, you can experience better function, greater confidence, and an improved quality of life—for life!
The Lasting Benefits Of Dental Implant
- Dental function for proper biting and chewing
- Aesthetic restorations for a natural look and feel
- Complete smile makeover to dramatically boost confidence
- Improvements to oral health and physical health
- Significantly better overall quality of life