Why Some People Assume “Faster = More Expensive”
Nuvia has been helping people restore their smiles in 24 hours for years without charging premium pricing for a fast timeline. Yet, it’s still a common misconception:
“If Nuvia delivers permanent teeth in 24 hours, it must cost more.”
That assumption makes sense on the surface—speed often costs more in other industries. But with full-arch dental implants, timeline is not the primary driver of price.
What actually drives cost is how the treatment is built (team, tools, materials, lab workflow, anesthesia model) and what’s included in the price upfront.
What Really Determines Dental Implant Costs
When you compare full-arch dental implant pricing, you’ll usually find the biggest cost differences come from factors like:
1) Location (Regional Cost Differences)
Implant pricing varies widely by city and state. Overhead, wages, and demand change the “baseline” cost of care—sometimes dramatically.
2) Case Complexity (Bone, Bite, Medical Factors)
Some cases require more advanced planning or techniques due to low bone levels or other conditions. Complexity can influence:
- The surgical approach
- The time spent under anesthesia
- Extra imaging and diagnostic tests
- Advanced implant strategies requiring different materials
3) Provider Skill & Experience
This is one of the biggest “hidden” drivers of price. Highly trained teams with extensive experience tend to price differently than general practices that do implants only occasionally or those who may be advertising very low prices to drum up new business.
4) Materials Used (Teeth + Implant Components)
Not all “permanent teeth” are the same. Materials and long-term durability vary, and that can change the total cost.
5) Lab Fees (In-House vs Third-Party)
Many implant providers rely on outside labs. That can introduce:
- Lab markups
- Delays
- Extra charges for redesigns, remakes, or upgrades
6) Anesthesia Model (Who Provides It + How It’s Billed)
Some practices outsource anesthesia, which can mean:
- A separate bill from a third-party anesthesia group
- Extra fees after treatment due to delayed billing
Essentially, Nuvia’s 24-Hour Timeline Doesn’t Automatically Raise Cost
Nuvia isn’t “more expensive because of its fast timeline.” The 24-hour process is possible because of operational design—not because costs are inflated.
In many cases, the same structural elements that enable the 24-hour timeline may reduce common cost add-ons that exist elsewhere.
Three Reasons Nuvia May Be More Affordable Than People Expect
1) In-House Lab Can Reduce Third-Party Lab Markups
Nuvia’s ability to deliver permanent teeth in 24 hours is driven largely by an in-house lab at every center. That matters for cost because it can help avoid third-party lab upcharges, back-and-forth shipping and remake costs, delays that lead to extra visits (time off work, travel, lodging)
“Fast” doesn’t have to mean “more expensive” when you remove middle layers that often add cost.
2) In-House CRNA Helps Avoid Surprise Anesthesia Bills
At other providers, anesthesia may be outsourced—meaning you can receive a separate anesthesia bill later.
Nuvia’s in-house CRNA model and all-inclusive pricing means you don’t have unexpected costs after the procedure from an anesthesia provider, you aren’t dealing with markups, and you aren’t left with a vague estimate on what you’ll be billed.
3) 92% of Patients Use Financing Plans To Make a New Smile Affordable
Most people assume dental implants require paying tens of thousands of dollars upfront—but that’s rarely the case.
In reality, 92% of patients choose financing options that break the cost of dental implants into manageable monthly payments.
Instead of waiting years, patching problems, or hoping insurance will help, financing allows patients to move forward now and pay over time.
For many, the monthly cost is comparable to what they were already spending on ongoing dental work—making a permanent, long-term solution far more affordable than they ever expected.
Industry Vs Nuvia Costs
How to Compare Prices Without Getting Misled
When comparing “full-arch implant” costs, ask these questions to avoid false comparisons:
- Are the teeth permanent immediately, or are they temporaries first?
- Is anesthesia included, or billed separately later?
- Is the lab work in-house or outsourced?
- Who is performing surgery, and how often do they do full-arch cases?
- What’s included in the quote—and what’s not?
If another provider seems “cheaper,” it may be because key components are excluded and added later.
For more on how much full mouth dental implants cost at Nuvia, see the dental implant cost guide here.
You can also find out if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours with this 60-second quiz.
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