Dental Article
The Bite Force Gap: Dentures vs. Implants
The primary reason eating is easier with implants is bite force. Conventional dentures sit on top of the gums, held in place by suction or messy adhesives. This "floating" nature means they can slip or tip when you bite into something firm.
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Conventional Dentures: Studies often show that traditional dentures provide only about 20% to 25% of the biting force of natural teeth.
Dental Implants: Because implants are anchored directly into the jawbone—a process known as osseointegration—they act like natural tooth roots. Research suggests that dental implant solutions can restore up to 90% of your natural chewing ability.
Why Implants Let You "Eat Better"
1. No Palatal Covering (Better Taste)
Conventional upper dentures require a large acrylic plate that covers the roof of your mouth (the palate) to create suction. This plate blocks thousands of taste receptors. Nobel Biocare’s implant-supported solutions, such as the All-on-4® treatment concept, eliminate the need for this plate. This allows you to fully taste your food and sense its temperature, making dining a sensory experience again.
2. Jawbone Preservation
When you lose teeth, the jawbone naturally begins to shrink because it is no longer being stimulated by chewing. Conventional dentures do nothing to stop this; in fact, their movement can accelerate bone loss. Straumann implants are designed to transmit those chewing forces back into the bone, stimulating it and keeping your facial structure strong and healthy.
3. Stability for "Difficult" Foods
With conventional dentures, foods like steak, corn on the cob, or crunchy apples are often "off the menu." Dental implants provide the security of permanent teeth. You don’t have to worry about your teeth clicking, shifting, or falling out mid-meal.
Expert Care Across Western Canada
At MyBite, we specialize in helping patients transition from the limitations of traditional dentures to the freedom of dental implants. Whether you need a single tooth replacement or a full-arch restoration, our team uses the highest quality components from Nobel Biocare and Straumann and various other implant companies to ensure long-term success.
We are proud to serve patients at all of our convenient MyBite locations:
- Calgary (Southport): #1050, 10655 Southport Road SW
- Calgary (Northland): #206, 4600 Crowchild Trail NW
- Calgary (Beddington): 8114 Beddington Blvd NW
- Airdrie: #28 Kingsview Rd SE #2100
- Kelowna: 404 - 2755 Tutt Street
- Penticton: #164, 290 Riverside Drive