How to choose between conventional and implant-retained dentures.

There's no universally right answer here - only the right answer for your bone health, budget, and priorities. These are the questions Paul talks through with patients weighing up this decision.

1. How stable does your denture need to be?

If a conventional denture, even a well-made one, has left you frustrated by movement - especially a lower denture - implant-retained dentures solve that specific problem directly, since they clip securely onto implants rather than relying on suction and fit alone.

2. What's your budget for this?

Conventional dentures range roughly $1,500–$6,500+ depending on the type. Implant-retained dentures run $10,000–$25,000+ combined, since they include both the surgical and prosthetic components. This is a genuine, significant difference worth being honest with yourself about upfront.

3. Are you a suitable candidate for implants?

Suitability depends on your jawbone density and volume, overall health, and smoking status - assessed by a referring oral surgeon or implant dentist alongside Paul. Some bone loss doesn't automatically rule you out, but it's worth finding out before you commit mentally to either path.

4. How do you feel about a surgical step?

Implant-retained dentures involve implant surgery and a 3–6 month healing period before the overdenture is fitted. Conventional dentures avoid that entirely. If avoiding surgery matters to you, that's a legitimate factor, not something to feel you should override.

If you want the best of both, without surgery

BPS Precision Dentures offer a meaningful step up in fit and function for conventional dentures, without a surgical step - worth discussing if stability matters but implants don't feel right for you.