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Dentures or full arch implants. I have placed both. I have watched both play out over years and decades in real patients. This is not a marketing comparison. This is what I actually see when patients come back years later.

In this episode, I'm going to break down what dentures and full arch implants actually do inside your body over time, where each one falls short, and which one I recommend and why.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Dentures vs. Full Arch Implants: I've Watched Both Play Out. Here's What I'd Choose
0:52 The real case for dentures
2:00 Why dentures cause bone loss over time
5:15 What full arch means, and how it differs from full mouth
7:37 The shortcut some surgeons take that costs you later
9:39 The five questions that decide which option is right for you
11:10 Here's the verdict, my honest recommendation
12:20 My grandmother's denture story
13:20 Three questions to bring to your next consultation

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the difference between dentures and full arch dental implants?
Dentures sit on top of the gums and do not stop the jawbone from shrinking over time. Full arch implants anchor into the bone itself and can preserve it, giving a fixed and stable set of teeth.

Are full arch implants better than dentures?
For patients who are medically stable and have enough bone, full arch implants are generally the better long term choice because they protect bone and function for decades. Dentures cost less upfront but often lead to ongoing bone loss, relines, and replacements over time.

Is there an age limit for getting dental implants?
No, age alone does not disqualify someone from implants. Candidacy depends on medical stability and available bone, which can only be confirmed with a CT scan and an experienced oral surgeon.

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ABOUT DR. TIM BETITA:
Dr. Tim Betita is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, licensed dentist, and physician. He holds a DDS from the University of the Pacific and an MD from UT Health San Antonio. After treating thousands of full arch implant and TMJ patients across Southern California, he now trains other surgeons in the minimally invasive techniques he has pioneered. His approach: find strong bone, build around it, and protect what doesn't need to go.

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