What Is the Difference Between Implants and Dentures, and Which Choice Is Right for Me?

Lee Jang-wook, Chief Director

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When considering the difference between implants and dentures, after losing teeth, the question everyone faces is which one to choose: dentures or implants.

Both methods have the common purpose of replacing lost teeth, but in actual use, the difference can be as great as the sky and the earth.

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The reality of dentures: more inconvenient than you might think

Many people choose dentures because they are relatively less expensive and the treatment period is shorter. However, people who have actually used dentures experience far more inconvenience than expected. Because dentures are simply placed on top of the gums, they often fall out or move around while eating. In particular, when chewing hard or chewy foods, the dentures can become loose and it becomes difficult to perform proper chewing function.

Another part that denture wearers find most difficult is pronunciation. One of the differences between implants and dentures is that dentures move inside the mouth, making pronunciation difficult, and this often leads people to lose confidence in social situations. Above all, the chewing power of dentures is only about 60 to 80 percent of that of natural teeth, which makes it difficult to truly enjoy food; this is the biggest drawback.

Conventional implants are not perfect either.

So what about implants? A conventional implant is a method in which one implant is placed per tooth, providing function that is closest to natural teeth. However, if all teeth need to be replaced with implants, the situation changes. Looking at the difference between implants and dentures, the cost becomes very high and the treatment period also becomes quite long. In addition, if there is insufficient jawbone, bone grafting may be needed, which increases the number of surgeries and extends the recovery period.

For older patients or those with limited mobility, the conventional implant procedure, which requires multiple visits to the clinic, can be a major burden. Due to these limitations, many people hesitate to undergo treatment or end up giving up.

Full-arch implants: an advanced solution that can address many issues

What can greatly improve these problems is the full-arch implant. Full-arch implants are a method that effectively restores an entire upper or lower jaw using only 4 to 6 implants. At Etoile de Seoul Dental Clinic, 3D navigation and advanced digital technology are used, so even when jawbone is insufficient, bone grafting is often not necessary.

The biggest advantage of full-arch implants is that a temporary prosthesis can be attached on the day of treatment, so you do not have to stay without teeth. The surgery time is relatively short at about 2 to 3 hours, and the flapless method using a 3D navigation system helps reduce pain. Above all, it provides chewing power close to that of natural teeth, allowing you to eat most foods freely.

Introducing Etoile de Seoul Dental Clinic.

Etoile de Seoul Dental Clinic is directly led by a chief director who graduated from Seoul National University and is responsible for full-arch implants, safely performing even highly difficult surgeries based on more than 20 years of clinical experience. The delicate gum line reproduced with pink porcelain and the natural-looking teeth made of zirconia deliver results that are as natural as your original gums and teeth.

In particular, Etoile de Seoul Dental Clinic provides free treatment related to full-arch implants within 3 years to patients who have undergone the full-arch implant procedure, striving to provide continuous aftercare. We use only genuine implants and help you maintain healthy teeth for a long time through regular checkups and scaling.

To summarize the differences between implants and dentures, full-arch implants are a method that goes beyond simply replacing lost teeth and helps improve quality of life. If you want to regain the ability to enjoy food freely and smile and speak with confidence, consider full-arch implants at Etoile de Seoul Dental Clinic.

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