“What dentures are best for teeth?”

The most regular and lab-fixed is the acrylic denture type. I hope I got your point.

I'm not sure about the specifics of your question. But, in general, dentures will have either acrylic or porcelain teeth. Before acrylics came along and were fully developed, porcelain was the only option. It looks great, but has some disadvantages. It is fragile and can break easily if the denture is dropped. The teeth are held in place mechanically, usually by a pin, so they can dislodge from the pink denture base. In addition, porcelain is often harsh on opposing natural teeth and can cause their premature wear. If upper and lower dentures have porcelain teeth, you may get the "click/clack sound" - hence the nickname, "plates." Acrylic teeth are bonded to the pink denture base because the materials are basically the same. They now look great and it is impossible to tell them from the porcelain ones. They are not as durable, and will wear more than the porcelain ones, but they are kinder to natural opposing teeth and will not fracture as easily. If you are talking about standard dentures, those are your tooth options.

Now, if you are talking about implant dentures, there are a few types to discuss. The first, best and most expensive and extensive are implant-supported, screw-attached dentures, most commonly called All-On-4 dentures. They are attached to a minimum of 4 implants and screwed in place. Only the dentist can remove them. The teeth can be in porcelain (zirconia) or acrylic. You can also have "Snap-in" implant dentures. They are more reasonably priced than the screw-in types, and are attached to posts that are part of the implants. Usually, those attachments are called "Locators." The dentures are removed by the patient regularly, but stay in without the need for adhesives. The attachments need routine maintenance, but it is minor and easy for the dental team.

Both types of implant dentures are much smaller appliances than their regular denture relatives, because there is no need to cover as much of the mouth for retention, since the screws or snaps provide that. So, while a conventional upper denture must cover the roof of the mouth for suction to keep it in place, that is not necessary with implant dentures.

Lots of options, and lots to think about. Conventional dentures are the cheapest, but they require covering more of the mouth. Implant-supported dentures are the most expensive, but are the most comfortable and easiest to tolerate. If you are a candidate for implants and have the financial means, they are often the best option.

Michael A. Conrad, DDS, PC

This is a hard question to answer. I would say that they all can work well as long as the remaining teeth are healthy and well maintained. Implant supported prosthetics will usually have the least amount of stress on the remaining natural dentition thereby likely being the best option.

Please elaborate on the question. If you are asking what material is good for denture teeth, the answer is composite. 
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Dr. Narkhede

Having your own teeth are the best for long-term eating. Next best is an implant. If you have lost many teeth and your dentist can make a partial denture, that is OK. If you need a full denture than a fixed full denture anchored by implants will hold your denture in place. Beyond that, a full denture may be the next option.

If you need dentures, that means you do not have teeth. To determine b/n conventional dentures vs. implant supported is determined by anatomy (palatial vault, bone ridge height …. & of course your finances. Removable partial dentures are determine by the dental health of the remaining teeth, the number of teeth, & aesthetics (metal vs. Valplast).

Dr. Allen