Dental Implant vs Denture: Which Should You Choose?

By the dentists at Tooth Haus Dental Clinic · Updated July 2026

Lost a tooth and deciding between an implant and a denture? Both replace missing teeth, but the day-to-day experience is very different.

Dental implant

• Anchored in bone — ~90% of natural chewing power
• No removing at night; care for it like a natural tooth
• Slows the jawbone shrinkage that follows tooth loss
• Lasts decades with good care
• From ฿39,000 including crown

Removable denture

• Much lower upfront cost — from ฿4,000 for the first tooth
• No surgery — suitable when bone volume or health limits implant surgery
• Chewing power drops 30–60%; must be removed and cleaned daily
• Can loosen over time; bone continues to shrink underneath

The bottom line

If your health and bone allow it, an implant is the better long-term investment — it works like a real tooth and doesn't need replacing. A denture suits tighter budgets or cases where surgery isn't possible. At Tooth Haus we assess with 3D CBCT imaging and recommend honestly based on your case — see the implants page and full price list.