Scottsville Family Dentistry

Dental Implants

Implants vs. Dentures

Both can replace missing teeth. The right answer depends on your bite, your bone, and what you want long-term.

Stability and feel

Implants are anchored in bone and do not move. Dentures rest on your gums and rely on suction or adhesive to stay put. For most patients, implants feel noticeably more secure when chewing or speaking.

Bone health

Tooth roots stimulate the jawbone and keep it strong. Implants do the same job. Removable dentures do not. Over years, the bone underneath a denture slowly diminishes, which can change the fit of the denture and the shape of your face.

Cost and timeline

Dentures are typically less expensive upfront and faster to make. Implants are a bigger upfront investment, but with proper care they can last decades. There is also a middle ground, an implant-supported denture, that combines the cost-friendliness of a denture with the stability of implants.

We will lay out the trade-offs honestly so you can pick what fits your life.

Implant Dentistry at Scottsville Family Dentistry

Why patients choose Dr. Tyler Youn, DDS for their implants

Implant dentistry rewards precision, planning, and a meticulous eye for long-term stability, three things Dr. Youn has built his training and his research career around.

  • BioHorizons system

    An established, evidence-based titanium implant platform known for predictable osseointegration and long-term screw joint stability.

  • National research award

    Dr. Youn earned the Academy of General Dentistry's national first-place research award for his work on implant screw tightening techniques and screw joint stability, a study directly relevant to long-term implant outcomes.

  • Hospital-based surgical training

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery externships at Broward Health Medical Center, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, and Harborview Medical Center.

  • Digital treatment planning

    CBCT 3D imaging guides every implant case so the implant is placed precisely where bone, soft tissue, and your existing bite call for it.

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Questions we hear

Are implants better than dentures?+
Implants typically last longer, often decades, feel more like natural teeth, slow the bone loss that dentures accelerate, and let you eat almost anything. Dentures are faster and less expensive up front. The better option depends on your priorities. We will walk through both honestly at your consult.
Can I get implants if I have been wearing dentures for years?+
Often, yes, even after years of bone loss. We use a 3D CBCT scan to map your remaining bone and decide whether implants alone, implants with grafting, or a different solution makes sense.
What about implant-supported dentures?+
A great middle ground. Two to four implants snap a removable denture into place, giving you most of the stability of fixed teeth with the lower cost of a denture. Many patients with conventional lower dentures upgrade to this.
How do the costs compare long-term?+
Conventional dentures cost less per visit but need relines every two to three years and replacement every seven to ten. Implants cost more up front but commonly last decades. Over 20 years, costs are often similar. Implants just front-load the investment.

Talk through your options

Call our West River Road office to schedule a consultation.

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