Combining the Advantages of Implants and Dentures (Implant Denture)

Combining the Advantages of Implants and Dentures

A choice that lowers the burden and improves functionality

Implant Denture

As we get older, we gradually lose our natural teeth one by one,

and with that, our chewing strength and everyday comfort also decrease.

At this point, many people consider

total implant treatment and dentures.

Total implants can

restore stability and chewing power close to natural teeth,

but the high cost becomes a practical barrier.

On the other hand, dentures have a lower cost,

but they come with drawbacks such as looseness, pain, the fear of falling out,

and resorption of the jawbone.

Between these two options,

the treatment that has emerged as an alternative considering function, cost, and stability is

implant denture.

Total Implants vs. Implant Denture

Total Implants

Total implants are

a method in which about 13 to as many as 28 implants are placed

to support each tooth independently.

Treatment period: about 3–6 months

Stability and chewing power: close to natural teeth

Discomfort during use: almost none

Lifespan: semi-permanent

Disadvantage: high cost

In terms of restoring tooth function,

this is the most ideal treatment,

but it is not a realistic choice for everyone.

Implant Denture

Implant denture is

a method in which only 2 to 5 implants are placed

to securely stabilize the denture.

Treatment period: about 3–6 months

Stability and durability: much better than dentures

Pain and discomfort during use: relatively less

Lifespan: semi-permanent

Cost: lower than total implants

In other words, implant denture

can be seen as a treatment that retains some of the advantages of total implants

while realistically lowering the financial burden.

Dentures vs. Implant Denture

Conventional Dentures

Dentures are used by placing them on top of the gums

without implant placement.

Production period: about 1 month

Stability and durability: weak

Initial pain and foreign-body sensation: relatively high

Maintenance and repair: replacement needed every 3–4 years

Cost: the lowest

However, as the period of use gets longer,

jawbone resorption and recession progress,

which can make them increasingly loose and uncomfortable.

Implant Denture

Because implant denture

is firmly supported by implants,

it compensates for the biggest drawbacks of dentures.

Allows eating chewy and hard foods

Reduces slipping and wobbling

Minimizes pain and discomfort

Slows the rate of jawbone resorption

So implant denture can be described as

a practical mid-level treatment that combines the convenience of dentures

with the stability of implants.

Implant Denture Treatment Process

Implant denture typically involves

placing 2 to 4 implants,

then fabricating a ball-type (button-type) denture on top.

This denture

snaps onto the implants like a button,

making it removable

while remaining stably fixed during daily life.

As a result,

you can expect the following benefits at the same time:

lower cost than total implants

much better stability than conventional dentures

reduced pain and discomfort

stable restoration of chewing power

If you are deciding between total implants and dentures,

implant denture is a worthwhile option to consider because it preserves the advantages

of each while reducing their drawbacks.

Health Insurance Coverage for Implant Denture

If you are considering implant denture,

whether it is covered by National Health Insurance is also an important factor.

Eligibility

Aged 65 or older

National Health Insurance subscriber

Coverage details

1. Implant

At least one natural tooth must remain

Up to 2 in a lifetime

Patient copayment: about 30% (70% covered)

2. Denture

One arch every 7 years

Patient copayment: about 30% (70% covered)

Therefore, if you are considering implant denture,

it is important not to miss the treatment timing

while at least one natural tooth still remains.

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic’s Implants for People Aged 65 and Older

In your 60s, 70s, and 80s,

implant treatment becomes less about

'how many are placed' and more about

'how long and how safely they can be used.'

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic does not recommend excessive placement,

but instead carefully diagnoses the oral condition and jawbone condition

to suggest the most efficient placement plan.

Implant denture also aims for a direction that can be satisfying in the long term,

by considering function restoration, stability, and maintenance together.

Regaining the pleasure of chewing

is more than just treatment;

it is a process of restoring quality of life.

A new smile,

a new beginning.

We hope you can start a comfortable daily life again

at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.

• This post is medical information provided by a medical institution due to a contractual relationship with a third party.