"What is the difference between dentures and implants?"

Dr. Pasch: Dental implants are substitutes for the natural roots of human teeth. Made of a special titanium alloy, it serves a a new base for crowns, bridges and dentures in patients who need them. With implants, you can again enjoy the look and feel of having your own teeth. This is accomplished because dental implants are integrated into your natural bone structure. You can bite, chew and smile as naturally as you did before the loss of teeth. Call the Denture Center and make an appointment for a free consultation. If you choose, we will conduct an examination, which will determine whether you are a candidate for implants. Generally, anyone who is healthy enough to have routine extractions can be considered for dental implants. The main limitation is the amount of available bone which can usually be determined by a clinical and radiographic examination.

One implant with a crown can replace a single missing tooth, eliminating the need to reduce adjacent natural teeth in size.

Implants can be used as support for a fixed bridge by either connecting to natural teeth or to other implants.

And as previously stated, mini implants and regular implants can be used to stabilize, retain, and support a denture.