{"id":12403,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/dental-implants-vs-dentures\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T07:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T07:46:29","slug":"dental-implants-vs-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/dental-implants-vs-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternatives to Dentures Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p>More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth, and <strong>120 million people in the U.S<\/strong>. are missing at least one tooth.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>ACP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facts &amp; Figures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth, and 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. These numbers are expected to grow in the next two decades..'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.gotoapro.org\/facts-figures\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span> Read on to know the differences between <strong>implant-supported dentures and removable dentures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Traditional Denture Vs.u00a0Snap-on Vs.u00a0Implant-based<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<table>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Traditional Dentures<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Snap-on Dentures<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Bridge on Implants<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Image<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56326 size-full\" title=\"Removable Denture\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2019\/11\/removable-complete-dentures-abroad-e1579859387293.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Denture\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58235 size-full\" title=\"Snap-on Denture\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/01\/Snap-on-Dentures-in-Costa-Rica-4-e1579859286810.jpg\" alt=\"Snap-on Denture\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-56366\" title=\"all on 4 full mouth implants- dental work\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2019\/11\/full-mouth-1-1-e1579859231904.png\" alt=\"all on 4 full mouth implants- dental work\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Least Expensive<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Less Expensive<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Expensive<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Strength<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Best<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Retention<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Comfort<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Uncomfortable<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Removal<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Self: Anytime<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Self: Anytime<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Only by the Dentist<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>No surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Less-invasive surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Invasive surgery<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>6-7 sittings in 20 day&#8217;s time<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Possible within a week.<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>1 day to 8 monthsrn(varies with bone)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Resorbed<\/strong>rn<strong>ridge<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Not Advised<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Advised<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Advised<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Immediate\/ healing<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Acrylic teeth<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porcelain Teeth<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>2- Implant<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>3- Implant<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>4- Implant<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>All on 4 ( one day)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>All on 6\/8<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Teeth on implants<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnAn often asked question is &#8220;Do I have other options besides Dentures?&#8221; The mere mention of removable dentures makes people fearful of dental treatment.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58702 size-full\" title=\"Dental Implants Vs. Dentures: Rehabilitation\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2009\/04\/Alternatives-to-Dentures.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Implants Vs. Dentures: Rehabilitation\" width=\"800\" height=\"284\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Dental Implants Vs. Dentures: Rehabilitation<\/h5>\n<p>rn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Get a healthy smile affordably!<\/h2><h3>Talk to our consultants<\/h3><a href=\"\/schedule-call\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Removable Dentures<\/h2>\n    rnrnThese are also known as Traditional dentures, bridges, choppers, artificial teeth, or dental plates.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58701 size-full\" title=\"Removable Dentures\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2009\/04\/Denture.jpg\" alt=\"Removable Dentures\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>rnrnThese are the cheapest way to replace missing teeth. But these have there own set of problems:rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dentures may become <strong>loose over time<\/strong>: This is due to the resorption (melting away) if the jaw bone beneath the prosthesis (denture).<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Unstable rocking dentures result in mouth ulcers.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Complication rates and patient satisfaction with removable dentures<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Following prosthetic complications have been recorded as present or not present: Loss of retention Existence of any denture irritation or ulceration..'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3381202\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Loose dentures <strong>often fall off during daily activities<\/strong> like laughing or eating sticky foods, and thus are a cause of social embarrassment.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The <strong>biting force<\/strong> of removable dentures is <strong>very less<\/strong> as compared to the fixed dentures. This directly affects the wearer&#8217;s health as there are a variety of foods that the wearer is unable to eat.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Implant-supported Dentures<\/h2>\n    rnrnThese can be categorized into:rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Removable implant-supported dentures<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Fixed implant-supported dentures<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\"><em>*The term denture and bridge can be used interchangeably.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>rnrnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">After-care of Dentures and Implants<\/h2>\n    rnrnDentures will need to be re-aligned, re-based or re-made as your <strong>gums and jaw structure change with aging<\/strong>. Dentures are also subject to normal wear and proper oral hygiene is necessary.rnrnWith proper care, dental implants last a lifetime.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Are Dental Implants Better than Dentures?<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental implants are <strong>titanium screws<\/strong> that act as the root of a natural tooth<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>You can chew better with <strong>implant-supported artificial teeth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental implants are made of titanium, which the body accepts. Thus, it promotes healthy bone growth and this bone holds the implant firmly in place. The opposite happens with dentures, as pressure from the dentures causes <strong>disintegration of bone material.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Some people may be allergic to some of the material like acrylic used in dentures whereas titanium used in dental implants is <strong>bio-compatible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental implants offer more options. It is possible to get your dentures fixed with<strong>u00a0mini dental implants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"oS4sMvmoQow\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oS4sMvmoQow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>The Disadvantages of Traditional Dentures (*Video credit: Westshore dentistry)<\/h5><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Disadvantages of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental implants are more <strong>expensive<\/strong> than dentures.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental implants are<strong> more time-consuming<\/strong>. After the implants are placed, it may take anywhere from 3-6 months for osseointegration (fusion of implant to the bone). After this, false teeth are placed. Now, immediate loading implants are available, but the placement depends upon the quality of alveolar bone.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>If the bones have shrunk and are not in a condition to support the implant, the dental surgeon may <strong>adviseu00a0<a title=\"Low cost bone graft for dental implants\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/bone-graft-for-dental-implants-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bone graft for dental implants<\/a><\/strong>. This involves further cost, time, and surgery.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Cost of Dentures and Dental Implants Abroad<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe cost varies according to which of these you need, the different materials used and the dentistu2019s fee. Traditional dental implants cost in the range of <strong>$2,000 and $4,500 in the US<\/strong>.rnrnLow-cost dental implants in Costa Rica, Mexico, El Salvador, or India can save you about <strong>60% or more of the US cost<\/strong>, with no compromise in quality.rnrnPlus, it offers you the chance to combine a tropical vacation with your dental treatment package.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Save ~60% on teeth implants!<\/h2><h3>Get FREE custom pricing<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">What is Better: Dentures or Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n    rnrnThere is no definitive answer for this, it is dependent on the needs and the paying capacity of the patient.rnrnIf the patient wants a cheaper alternative, dentures are better. 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