Implants can be a permanent solution when you are missing one or a few teeth.
| Implants | Dentures |
| Permanent | Removable |
| Are fixed to your mouth, do not move | Over time may start to move around when eating, speaking |
| Small surgical procedure involved | No surgery |
| A 3-dimensional CT scan is needed | No 3-dimensional CT scan needed |
| Bone may need to be grafted to the site | Not needed |
| Time: may take 4-6 months after implants placed to affix permanent crown/bridge. *in some cases, a temporary crown/bridge may be placed at time of implant placement. | A few weeks from start to finish |
| Can replace one tooth, a few teeth, or all your teeth | Advisable when multiple teeth are missing. |
| Does not rest on natural teeth, thus not straining them. | Can place a tremendous amount of stress force on teeth the denture rests on, resulting in mobility of those teeth. |
| No clasps are needed. The fake tooth/teeth themselves are attached by an internal hidden screw. | Metal clasps may be visible in the smile |