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A permanent denture can restore function and aesthetics for people with an entire arch of missing teeth. When teeth are lost due to severe tooth decay, infection, or trauma, it can cause long-term problems if not replaced.
Many people initially opt for a removable denture because they are cost-effective and a quick solution to replacing teeth. However, the longevity and problems associated with removable dentures are quickly noticed.
Removable dentures can dislodge while eating, speaking, and laughing. Because of this, it is recommended by many dentists and prosthodontists to choose a permanent denture.
A permanent denture provides the highest level of comfort and confidence because it is locked securely in place and is custom-made using high-quality materials. Dental technology is so advanced that a permanent denture can look and feel like natural teeth.
Millions of Americans are missing one or more teeth. Fortunately, advanced dentistry offers several types of solutions. Your dental prosthetic will depend on how many teeth are missing and where they are missing.
An implant-supported denture is a wonderful option for people who are missing a full set of upper and/or lower teeth.
Rather than struggle with removable dentures and false teeth, implants are surgically screwed into the jawbone giving the denture stability. It makes it easier to function with your prosthesis.
Many people opt for an overdenture after years of dealing with the challenges conventional dentures pose.
Since dental implants are the closest option to natural teeth, they have several more benefits, including:
Some people are only missing one or a few teeth and still look for a permanent solution. Rather than have a removable partial denture or opt for a dental bridge that will irreversibly alter adjacent teeth, an implant-supported partial fixed denture is a great alternative.
Removable implant partial dentures use one or more implants to help stabilize a removable partial denture. While these types of partial dentures prevent the other teeth from shifting just like conventional partial dentures, they offer much more stability and so are considered a higher quality option.
Unfortunately, not everyone is a good candidate for implant dentures. But with dental advances, your prosthodontist or cosmetic dentist can help determine if there are any supplemental procedures you can undergo to become a candidate.
In order for implants to osseointegrate successfully into the jawbone, you must have an adequate amount of bone.
If you have significant jaw or bone loss from periodontal disease, you may require bone grafting in order for you to be a candidate for implants.
Also, in order for permanent dentures to be successful, a person should not have any chronic underlying health conditions. This includes uncontrolled diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or autoimmune disease. Smoking can also decrease the success rate of implants.
The permanent denture process is slightly more complicated and time-consuming than a traditional removable denture. This is because it requires surgery for dental implants.
Some people require additional surgeries like bone grafting or ridge or sinus augmentation before the dental implant procedure. This is to help improve success rates if you lack sufficient jaw bone.
The permanent denture process is broken down into several steps:
People prefer permanent dentures because of improved stability compared to removable appliances.
The pros of permanent dentures include:
Still, with any dental treatment, there are downsides. The main cons of permanent dentures are:
Implant dentures can be removable or permanent. Both have benefits depending on a patient’s needs.
A snap-in denture is a denture that hooks onto dental implants but can be removed when a person goes to sleep or wants to clean them. They work well for people who are missing teeth due to tooth decay or injury and want to restore their function and esthetics.
These dentures are an excellent option for people who want a more permanent solution than removable appliances like a conventional denture or partial denture.
One of the benefits of this type of denture over implant supported ones are that you can remove the appliance yourself at home, making it easier to clean. For implant supported dentures, your dentist has to unscrew the appliance in the dental office if there are any problems or in order to clean under it.
A downside of snap-in dentures is that the prosthesis can require repair or replacement over time. Patients will experience their implant abutment becoming loose or requiring tightening after some time.
Permanent dentures are similar to snap-in dentures in that they require dental implants.
If you are only missing a single tooth, a single dental implant may be the best option for you. Dental implants are the closest dental treatment that mimic natural teeth. Single implants are great for people who are missing teeth from tooth decay, trauma, or genetic disorders.
An implant mimics your tooth root, while an artificial crown mimics your natural tooth. Implants are custom-made to look and feel like natural teeth.
Permanent dentures are a solution for people missing all of their teeth. This usually results from severe tooth decay or periodontal disease. A permanent denture can restore the function and esthetics lost when all teeth are missing.
When a person is missing all of their teeth, it affects their entire overall health ranging from nutrition to gastrointestinal issues to temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). People feel less confident to eat, smile, and laugh when they are missing all of their teeth. Tooth replacement is necessary for a good quality of life.
All-on-4 is a suitable option for people looking for immediate loading of new teeth. At the time of extractions, your dentist will insert four implants and four abutments into each arch.
A major benefit is reduced surgery time and healing time compared to other types of implant treatment. All-on-4 dental implants also can work in people with lower levels of bone.
Sometimes All-on-4 dental implants are referred to as All-on-4 dentures because it is used to replace an entire jaw of missing teeth. Patients have the option of choosing porcelain or zirconia crowns to fit over their custom acrylic base.
If you wear a traditional denture and experience the difficulties of it slipping while eating or speaking, causing mouth sores, or require frequent relines, you may want to consider a permanent denture.
A permanent denture offers a much higher quality of life than a conventional removable denture. It allows for more stability and comfortable function when compared to removable dentures.
Cost is one of the major factors to consider when opting for a permanent denture. Your cost will vary based on the type of dentist you go to and if he/she is a cosmetic dentist.
The price may also range based on the number of implants, the material of the denture, and if you require any preparatory surgeries like bone grafting.
Permanent dentures typically cost an average of $6,000 to $8,000 per arch because of the surgery required and amount of time the dentist spends to plan and deliver your prosthetics.
However, this price can widely vary and may be significantly more expensive.
Dentures are usually at least partially covered by your insurance. Most insurance plans will cover 50 percent of your denture, and the patient is responsible for the remainder. Denture costs will vary based on the quality of the denture.
The average cost of a conventional denture with dental insurance is $250 to $2,000 per denture or $500 to $4,000 for a complete set.
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