What are the differences between dentures and click dentures?
Dentures are loose in the mouth. Click dentures are clicked into implants but can still be removed from the mouth. In practical situations, dentures can become loose, for example while eating or swimming. In addition, a click denture ensures that your jaws shrink less and your face will sag less. Furthermore, pressure spots are rare with click dentures. Another advantage is that the palate remains free. For some people, this may feel more comfortable than full dentures.
The treatment of click dentures is more radical than with dentures. When measuring dentures, there is no surgical intervention by the dentist-implantologist. You will also have to take into account a longer healing process than when extracting teeth to dentures.
The dental implantologist will discuss and map a number of factors with you before treatment can take place:
- Is your jaw suitable for the placement of click dentures on implants?
- How intensively will you use your teeth?
- What costs are involved in the treatment for click dentures and what is reimbursed from insurance?