Nuvia Dental Implants vs Removable Implant Teeth
Implant teeth can be removable like dentures. Or permanent meaning you cannot take them out of your mouth. If you are shopping for whole mouth implants, make sure you know which ones you are getting.
Acrylic Plastic vs Zirconia Implant Teeth
Most new implant teeth are made by modern high-end 3D printers. Zirconia is a specialized ceramic. It is very strong, smooth and totally stain resistant. The material is very durable, smooth and cosmetic. It lasts longer, looks better and feels more comfortable and natural than Acrylic plastic.
Implant teeth are still made of plastic by many implant centers with in-house labs such as Clear Choice. Plastic implant bridges are also called “hybrid dentures.” They are literally denture teeth that are permanently connected to implants. Clear Choice(*) does offer zirconia as an “upgrade” for a much higher price. But make sure you know what teeth you are getting when getting consultations for full mouth dental implants.
Titanium vs Zirconia Implants
Do not forget about the implants. Implants are like new roots installed into the mouth. Most implants are made of titanium, but there are metal-free zirconia ones too. It is important to get non-generic implants manufactured by a financially stable implant manufacturing company. Companies get sold or go out of business. If the manufacturer goes out of business, you may not be able to obtain parts in the future.
Permanent Implants vs Snap On Denture Costs
Most people prefer implant teeth that stay in the mouth. Obviously natural teeth are not removable like dentures. Permanent teeth are most often zirconia rather than plastic acrylic. Zirconia lasts longer, feels smoother and looks better. Snap on dentures cost on average $30,000. All on 4 dental implants cost $50,000 on the average. For cost reasons sometimes people will opt for snap on dentures. Snap-in teeth are quite popular. They look nice, are very stable and do not come loose while eating or talking. Dentures are also easier to clean, because they can be easily taken in and out.
Snap-on Dentures require Maintenance
The attachments need to be replaced every 3-6 months. And every 1-3 years the dentures need to be re-lined to maintain the fit between the teeth and the gums. Permanent teeth do not require this kind of maintenance. The life expectancy of snap-in teeth is 5-10 years. New teeth can be easily made to snap-on to the existing implants. Permanent teeth can last for 10s of years.
Full Mouth Implants vs Individual Teeth Costs
Full implant bridges can replace a full upper or lower set of teeth with 4-6 implants. The implants are used for a full upper or lower set of replacement implant teeth. “All on 4-6” bridges are less expensive than a complete set of individual implant teeth. All on 4 bridges can replace teeth and gum tissue and does not require as much bone as a full mouth individual implants. Because all All on 4 only needs four implants, less implant surgery and bone grafting is needed than replacing all teeth with implants and individual crowns. Due to fewer implants and less surgery, full implant bridges takes less time and are less expensive than individual implants.
Most people choose All on 4 due to higher costs of individual implants. All on 4 takes less time, involves fewer implants and less bone grafting surgery. Most people don’t want implant dentures because they do not want teeth that are removable. People also do not like plastic teeth that can feel thick, bulky and cheap.
Full Individual Implants and Crowns
This full mouth implant option is for people who have recently lost teeth. This option requires lots of bone and needs 10-12 implants per jaw. This option is expensive due to needing 20-25 implants and more oral surgery. Often more bone and gum grafting is required. That is why this procedure costs more than All on 4 implants and implant dentures. Obviously, the biggest downsides to this solution is the high cost.
Snap-in Dentures Costs
Snap on dentures is the least expensive full mouth implant option. Basically implants are used to secure a removable implant denture. Typically 4 implants are used to retain the denture by way of locator attachments. This allow the dentures to be “snapped-onto” the 4 implants. Often, only 2 implants is needed to secure a lower denture.
Should You Replace All your teeth with Implants?
How much do you value your natural teeth. Can they be saved? How much does saving the teeth cost? How long are natural teeth repairs going to last? Cost? Compare alternatives to replace all teeth with full implant alternatives. Some teeth might be saved and some replaced with teeth implants. For example, maybe your front 6 teeth can be replaced with an implant bridge and your back teeth repaired with fillings and crowns. The costs of saving and replacing teeth with implants must be considered.
Dental Implant Maintenance
Also consider how long each solution will last. And maintenance fees over time too. Clearly some full implant options perform and look differently too. Most often, your result is nicer when all you get a new full set of replacement teeth. Replacing all your teeth with implants wipes the slate clean and the implant specialist creates a new beautiful smile. But only you can decide what implant option is best. Make sure you understand the differences in the various permanent implant alternatives.
You cannot try implant teeth before you buy them. Learn as much as you can about the different options and how they differ. Once all your teeth are removed they cannot be replanted. Educate yourself about the different full dental implant choices and have a reasonable expectation prior to getting implants and a set of new implant teeth.
All on 4-6 is the most popular option because the teeth are not removable. The solution is also not as expensive as as getting full individual implants.
Snap-In dentures have the highest maintenance costs
For those who do not mind removable teeth, Snap-in dentures with implants are very affordable and stable. Implant dentures have the highest maintenance costs since the material can break and it inherently absorbs stains and smells over time. Dentures also need re-lining over time to maintain a good fit to the gums. Also implant denture attachments need to be replaced every 3-6 months.
Dentures
If you are still not sure what to do. And your rotten, infected teeth really need to come out or else?, you can always remove your teeth and get traditional dentures. Do not wait too long because once teeth are removed, you will lose bone. And implants need bone or they do not work. Relative to implant dentures, regular dentures are quite a step down. Dentures are not stable and become dislodged during talking and eating. Implants are used to secure dentures or bridges. Many people will suffer through dentures because of the high costs of implants. Over time, dentures fit worse and worse due to bone loss. Often people will come back too late wanting implants. Without adequate bone, extensive and expensive bone grafting may be necessary to get implants.
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How much for both upper and bottoms implants going to cost . I’m looking to get my teeth fixed soon
February 5, 2025 at 12:05 pmDon’t have any teeth they were pulled out brutally January 2nd and I have been without teeth since then how can you help me? I need it by June 11th
May 13, 2024 at 9:14 amI have 1 front tooth that needs a dental implant. What would be an estimate of the cost?
January 1, 2024 at 12:57 pmI have Humana Gold insurance, do u accept that. My husband i taking me right now to clear choice. Thank you for the information.
September 12, 2023 at 9:50 amFull mouth implants
August 9, 2023 at 2:43 pmI have the implants done in the Philippines 2 1/2 months ago,. 6 upper and 4 bottom, but I still have 6 front bottom tooth. My question is How much, for a full upper crowns preferably zirconia and also bottom
May 16, 2023 at 1:15 pmHELP
May 15, 2023 at 12:17 pmMy question is why haven’t any dentist explain to the dental organization that teeth are a necessity for good health and not a cosmetic importance although good teeth helps in appearance but the cost is unbelievable in the time we are in and it’s a shame that dentist get away with charging them absurd amounts of money for full mouth implants….although noone will pay attention to this comment it should keep being said…you pay and pay and pay your insurance and don’t use it for a couple years then boom when you do you have a high deductible and the insurance doesn’t cover a fraction of anything…it’s a ludicrous system ran by the dental organization of this nation that is choking the middle class out of everything and all dentist that are involved in this blatant inflation of pricing to urban neighborhoods should have shame…
May 2, 2023 at 11:32 amI have cigna do u accept it
May 2, 2023 at 8:59 amDo u accept cigna insurrance
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February 2, 2023 at 10:10 amNo, I think that is a fair price.
January 8, 2023 at 1:53 pmHi, I paid $11,000 for six implants. Did I pay an over priced amount?
February 11, 2022 at 5:55 am