Digital Full-Arch Implants: How Are They Different from Dentures?

Digital full-arch implants,

How are they different from dentures?

Digital full-arch implants

“Doctor, ever since I started wearing dentures, I’m afraid to eat with my friends.

What if they fall out or make a noise..?”

I think anyone who uses dentures can deeply relate to this concern.

Seeing how dentures had made everyday life feel limited was really upsetting.

Today, I’d like to talk about how many people are curious about digital full-arch implants and how they differ from traditional dentures..

And why so many people are satisfied with them.

If you read to the end, you’ll be able to see what new option can solve the discomfort you’re dealing with now. ^^

1. The reason dentures kept feeling uncomfortable,

was actually due to structural limitations

Digital full-arch implants

When I ask people who use dentures what is the most uncomfortable part..

Most say, “It’s not that it hurts when I chew;

it’s the uneasy feeling.”

Dentures are, in essence, a “resting on top” type of solution.

To put it in an easy-to-understand way..

It’s like trying to keep your balance with a shoe placed on a slippery sheet of ice.

No matter how well it fits, it can never be completely fixed in place.

So every time you chew food,

you worry, “What if it shifts?”..

And when you smile, the worry comes first:

“What if it comes loose?”

In addition, dentures need to cover the entire roof of the mouth to ensure stability, which makes it difficult to properly feel the temperature or taste of food.

This is exactly why so many people say they’ve lost their appetite.

The biting force is also less than half that of natural teeth..

So in many cases, people end up giving up foods they used to enjoy.

2. Digital full-arch implants are different

from the very idea of “fixation”

Digital full-arch implants

Then how are digital full-arch implants different?

The biggest difference is that they have a “root.”

Like natural teeth, they use an artificial root that is firmly anchored in the jawbone, and the teeth are fixed on top of it.

Let me use another simple analogy. ^^

If dentures are fake nails attached with tape..

digital full-arch implants feel more like artificial nails that grow like real nails.

4–6 implants are placed in the correct positions..

and the teeth made of a strong material called zirconia are fixed on top with screws.

Once fixed, they will not move unless they are loosened at the dental clinic with special instruments.

That is why patients experience them and say..

“Oh, so this is what it feels like to have my own teeth.”

Above all, because they do not cover the roof of the mouth, speech feels more natural and you can still enjoy the true taste of food.

The reason digital technology is used is to place them more accurately.

The jawbone is analyzed in 3D

to find the optimal position, and the implant is placed precisely as planned on the computer.

3. There is a reason why they hurt less than dentures

and last longer

Digital full-arch implants

“Implants sound scary..”

By this point, many people say this. ^^;

But digital full-arch implants are a much more comfortable treatment than you might think.

First of all, the surgical process itself is different.

Instead of making a large incision in the gums..

a small hole is made with a laser to place the implant.

It is carried out as simply as getting an injection.

So swelling and pain after surgery are much less than with the traditional method.

In fact, most people say it hurts less than they expected. ㅎㅎ

Recovery is also fast, so you can eat soft foods from the day of surgery.

There is also a clear difference in durability.

Dentures usually need to be remade every 5–7 years..

but digital full-arch implants can be used for more than 20 years with proper care.

That’s because the zirconia material used is harder than diamond except for diamond itself.

They are not difficult to care for either.

Just brush them like your normal teeth..

and use a Waterpik to clean only the spaces instead of floss.

The biggest advantage is..

that you do not have to avoid certain foods.

Squid, kimchi, nuts...

You can eat the foods you had given up because of dentures again. ^^

I’ve explained in detail the differences between digital full-arch implants and dentures.

Of course, digital full-arch implants are not possible for everyone.

The condition of the jawbone and overall health

must be considered comprehensively.

But if the conditions are right...

it is a treatment with such high satisfaction that many people say, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?”

If you are currently struggling because of dentures..

it may be worth getting a consultation at least once.

Even a consultation alone can help you understand your current condition,

and what treatment options are available. ^^

I believe it is the doctor’s role to help patients understand enough to make their own choices.

If you need it, I’ll be happy to help with a consultation anytime.

Thank you for reading until the end today.

Wishing you to shine brightly,

Blanche Dental Clinic Chief Director

Kim Tae-hyung

Blanche Dental Clinic Chief Director Kim Tae-hyung
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