Full Mouth Implants vs. Dentures

Full mouth dental implants and dentures are both solutions for missing teeth, but they work very differently. Implants are permanently fixed in your mouth. Dentures are removable and sit on top of your gums.

Implants provide up to 90% of your natural chewing strength. Dentures restore about 20-25%. This means implant patients can eat steak, apples, and other hard foods that denture wearers often avoid.

Implants also prevent bone loss because the titanium posts stimulate your jawbone, just like natural roots. Dentures do not offer this benefit, and bone loss can accelerate over time.

The upfront cost of implants is higher, but they are designed to last a lifetime. Dentures need to be replaced every 5-8 years. Over time, implants often end up being the more cost-effective choice.