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If you are tired of dentures or simply don’t want to put up with their drawbacks, you may have wondered if you can get permanent dentures.
The answer is yes! However, you might be surprised by what a permanent denture really is and how easy it can be to get them.
Find out if you may be a candidate for new permanent teeth by taking this 60-second quiz.
What Are Permanent Dentures, Really?
A denture refers to the fake teeth that are used to replace missing teeth across the entire upper or lower arches in the mouth. Traditional dentures are what most people are familiar with - these are not permanent, can be taken in and out and can have a negative impact over time.
Snap-in dentures are fake teeth that snap onto dental implants, or posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone. These offer more benefits than dentures but they still aren’t a permanent solution.
Permanent dentures are fake teeth that are permanently attached to dental implants and are the closest dental solution to natural teeth.
Permanent Dentures Vs Full Mouth Dental Implants
This is where it can be confusing because we typically understand permanent dentures and full mouth dental implants to mean the same thing. We’ll explain:
Full mouth dental implants is how we describe a total smile makeover where missing and failing teeth are replaced with a full permanent set of fake teeth that are securely attached using dental implants. Around 4-6 dental implants are used for each set of top and bottom teeth.
Dental implants technically only refer to the posts that are placed into the jawbone to hold the fake teeth in place.
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These fake teeth are most correctly referred to as “prosthetics”; however, some people call them permanent dentures.
This is where the confusion happens. Traditional dentures and even snap in dentures (that use dental implants) aren’t permanent solutions to missing teeth. Dental implants with permanent fake teeth are the long term solution designed to last a lifetime.
So it can be confusing to call a lifetime solution like dental implants with a permanent prosthetic “permanent dentures” because dentures are typically temporary.
WARNING: They Aren’t All Created Equal
Now that we’ve distinguished between dental implants and the fake teeth that are attached to them (the permanent denture), it’s important to know what options are available for your set of fake teeth
Some of the issues caused by traditional, temporary dentures are due to the material that they’re made of. Many are made of acrylic plastics. Acrylic teeth are not very durable and can be prone to chipping or breaking.
If your permanent denture is made from acrylic you can still experience some of these drawbacks.
When you’re looking for a permanent solution, you want something that is strong enough to last a lifetime. That’s exactly what zirconia teeth offer. Zirconia is an incredibly durable and strong material that is difficult to crack or break.
When you’re getting permanent dentures, aka full mouth dental implants, you’ll want zirconia teeth over acrylic.
How You Can Get “Permanent Dentures”, AKA Dental Implants with Permanent Teeth
Traditionally, it can take up to 10+ months to get full mouth dental implants with permanent teeth (or permanent dentures). This is still what many people’s experience is when getting dental implants. Even those who opt for “teeth-in-a-day” don’t get their permanent teeth right away.
However, you CAN get permanent teeth in 24 hours at Nuvia. After you’ve had your consultation and designed how you’d like your new smile to look, you’ll come in for the procedure to place the dental implants.
24 hours later, you’ll return and have your permanent teeth attached. No need to worry about wax try-ins, temporary teeth, or even a restrictive liquid diet that other dental offices may require.
Just your new, permanent teeth that you can start using right away on a soft-food diet.
Are you ready to get your permanent teeth? Take the 60-second quiz to see if you may be a candidate.
How Much Do Permanent Dentures Cost?
Permanent dentures, AKA full mouth dental implants with permanent teeth, can vary in cost. It depends on a number of factors that are unique to you.
This includes primarily the complexity of your case. If you have experienced a lot of bone loss, you may need a more advanced procedure like zygomatic dental implants or a preliminary sinus lift.
Additionally, the cost can be impacted by your dental implant provider’s experience. A dentist who takes a weekend course technically can do dental implants, and they may offer lower prices due to inexperience.
On the other hand, a highly experienced oral surgeon may cost a bit more but can provide an excellent experience resulting in a beautiful, well-crafted smile.
Lastly, the surgery itself may be a higher cost due to the anesthesia used. Just being numbed but awake during the procedure can be very unnerving but may reduce costs.
Getting to take a nice nap while the procedure is done will factor into the overall cost but can certainly make for a comfortable and reassuring experience. Depending on where you go, this can be an additional cost to your dental implants. At Nuvia, this is already included!
For more details on payment plans, dental implant cost, and insurance questions - download the FREE dental implant cost guide here:
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