If your teeth are missing, broken, or always hurting, you may feel stuck. You may be tired of patch jobs like fillings, crowns, and dentures that don’t last – and frankly aren’t designed to.
A zirconia arch secured with dental implants is how you can get a permanent, lasting smile that feels strong and healthy again.
This guide explains what zirconia arches are, what they cost, and how you can get a permanent, zirconia smile in just 24 hours.
What Are Zirconia Arches?
A zirconia arch is a full set of replacement teeth made from zirconia. An “arch” means all the teeth on the top, the bottom, or both.
Zirconia is not plastic. It’s a very strong ceramic that’s commonly used for dental crowns. In fact, many people already have zirconia in their mouth without realizing it—because it’s often the material used when a dentist places a crown.
When zirconia is used for a full arch, it creates a solid, fixed set of teeth that attaches to dental implants. These teeth do not come in and out like dentures. They stay in place.
For someone with failing or missing teeth, daily life can feel exhausting. Tooth pain, sore gums, loose dentures, and limits on what you can eat can turn every meal into a worry. Many people also feel self-conscious—covering their mouth when they talk or smile, afraid something might slip, crack, or draw attention.
The goal of zirconia teeth is simple: teeth that feel stable and comfortable enough to stop planning your life around dental problems and start living it again.
Why the Material Matters More Than Most People Realize
A lot of people don’t know that not all full-mouth implant prostheses use the same materials—especially during the healing phase. The material of your teeth is going to depend on the provider you see.
This is important because not every material is created equal and can have a big impact on patient experience.
Providers who use traditional methods often use a temporary set of teeth made from acrylic plastic. Acrylic is the same material used for dentures. It’s lighter and cheaper, but it’s also more likely to chip or break once your bite gets stronger.
That matters because when dental implants are placed, your bite force increases quickly. Stronger bite + weaker material can lead to problems during healing.
Zirconia is different. It’s designed to handle strong forces. That’s why it’s often used as a “final” material instead of a temporary one.
For patients, this usually means fewer emergency visits, fewer repairs, and less time worrying that something will crack while they’re eating or talking.
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Teeth in a Day vs. Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
This is where a lot of confusion happens.
Many clinics advertise “teeth in a day®,” but that doesn’t always mean the same thing everywhere. In many cases, it means a temporary acrylic set is attached on surgery day, followed by months of healing and multiple adjustments before a final set is made later.
At Nuvia, permanent teeth in 24 hours means something different. Instead of plastic healing teeth, you get permanent, zirconia arches right away.
In-depth planning, skilled oral surgeons, and an in-house lab makes it possible for a final, custom set of teeth to be placed the next day.
It’s not about doing things fast just to say it’s fast. The 24-hour approach is designed to make the experience easier on the patient. With careful planning and strong teeth placed from the start, there’s less back-and-forth during healing and more stability right away.
Is It Safe to Get Permanent Teeth So Quickly?
This is a fair question, and it’s one people ask all the time.
Healing still happens no matter if you have weak, plastic teeth or strong, zirconia arches. The difference is how smoothly the healing process goes and if your new teeth cause interruptions or not.
If a temporary prosthetic breaks during healing, it can create movement or stress where dental implants are trying to fuse with the bone. A strong, durable set of zirconia arches helps limit that risk by staying stable and intact while your mouth heals.
That’s one reason Nuvia reports a 99.1% dental implant success rate, which is higher than national averages. Fewer interruptions during your healing could mean fewer complications.
How Much Are Zirconia Arches?
The cost of zirconia arches depends on your situation. Things like bone quality, if you replace either top, bottom, or both sets of teeth, and your individual anatomy all matter.
When evaluating cost, the number alone can be misleading. What’s included—and what isn’t—can make a major difference in your outcome.
Here’s one short list worth paying attention to when comparing options:
- Is the price for your zirconia arches and dental implants all-inclusive, or are there added fees later?
- Are repairs or replacements extra?
- Are materials upgraded later at additional cost?
The most accurate way to know what zirconia arches would cost for you is to review a cost guide or schedule a consultation. Online estimates can’t see your bone, your bite, or your health history.
This short quiz can help narrow things down by showing whether zirconia arches may even be an option for you—before you spend time on appointments or estimates.
How to Protect Your Zirconia Teeth
No matter where you go, long-term success depends on both the provider and the patient. Choosing a team that places dental implants every day is one big part of the equation. Following instructions afterward is the other.
Here are some things you can do to protect your zirconia arches:
- Follow the healing diet your provider recommends. Some providers will assign patients a liquid-only diet. At Nuvia, patients can eat a soft-food diet right away with their permanent teeth.
- Keep your teeth clean at home by brushing and flossing as regularly(flossing will look a little different and it may be a good idea to get a waterpik.
- Avoid smoking and anything else in your provider’s aftercare instructions.
- Manage health conditions like diabetes
These steps help protect the smile you’ve invested in.
Zirconia arches aren’t about luxury. They’re about durability, stability, and fewer disruptions for people who are done living around dental problems.
If you’ve been dealing with missing or failing teeth and want a permanent solution, zirconia arches are how you can get exactly that. And with permanent teeth in 24 hours, you can get them right away without dealing with the frustrations of temporary teeth.
See if you may be a candidate for a new, lasting smile with this 60-second quiz.
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