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Can implanted dentures be counted as permanent teeth?

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Nothing OTC: Implant supported dentures are prosthetic appliances, not a set of natural permanent teeth.

Dr Bassman agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not really: Implanted dentures or any type of dentures lack the full strength in chewing, etc, compared to the natural teeth and bone. Implants are a lot closer to this strength, though, and technology is improving all the time.

Answered 11/30/2014

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