Are dentures uncomfortable at first?

You may need an adjustment period at first, and uncomfortable areas are improved by adjustment. Depending on the condition of the jawbone, you can also consider supporting the denture more securely with implants.

How do full-arch implants and implant dentures differ?

A full-arch implant restoration uses more implants to make a fixed set of teeth, while an implant denture attaches a removable denture to a smaller number of implants.

• Full-arch implants – fixed, with a larger number of implants.
• Implant dentures – removable, fixed to a smaller number of implants.

The suitable option depends on your jawbone, how easy it is to maintain and your chewing force, so cost alone is not a good basis for comparison.

What to consider when choosing

• The amount and condition of the remaining jawbone (checked with CT)
• How easy it is to maintain day to day (fixed, or removed for cleaning)
• Your chewing force and usual eating habits
• Expected treatment period and number of visits
• Cost, whether health insurance applies, and long-term maintenance

Even for the same condition there can be several methods, so we explain the pros, cons and expected duration of each and let you decide once you understand.

Which is better, a bridge or an implant?

A bridge uses the teeth on both sides as supports after trimming them, while an implant does not touch the neighboring teeth. It depends on the condition of the jawbone and the neighboring teeth, so we can help you compare the options during your consultation.

If there is not enough bone

Not having enough bone does not immediately mean it is impossible; there are ways to strengthen bone, such as a sinus lift. For details, see the implant bone graft and sinus lift guide.

Cost and insurance

Cost varies with the method and any additional procedures needed, and whether health insurance applies and under what conditions can change with the system, so we confirm this with you at the consultation. For details, see the implant cost guide.