Surprisingly Affordable Dentures & Implants

If you have missing teeth, it is natural to want to know all of your options when it comes time for a tooth replacement treatment. Many traditional methods of tooth replacement are very costly, but there are still affordable care options available to you depending on your budget. 

When it comes to dentures and dental implants, there are several different types of tooth replacement methods. Having a better understanding of these different types and how much they usually cost will allow you to make a more informed decision when the time comes. 

Whether you're a new patient or looking for a better option, this is your comprehensive guide to dentures and dental implants, and what the right solution might be (Hint: it’s Stabili-Teeth™!)

Different Types of Dentures: What Are Your Options?

When it comes to accessibility, there are a few different types of dentures available. Understanding your options will help you more easily identify which choice may be right for you and your individual needs, if any. No denture looks as natural as implants, and even with more stable denture options, you cannot eat foods like steak, sticky candies, or popcorn.

Conventional Complete Dentures

Conventional complete dentures involve having your teeth removed, then waiting for the tissue to heal before placing the denture in your mouth. With this type of denture, the healing process can last several months, and there are a few different types of conventional complete dentures:

  • Implant-supported complete dentures: Complete dentures that are supported by dental implants offer more stability than traditional dentures, but they require an invasive procedure and cost more than conventional dentures. They also require a certain amount of jaw density, and additional costly treatments may be required to restore your jaw before the denture can be placed.

  • Immediate dentures: Immediate dentures are made before your remaining teeth are removed, meaning that as soon as your teeth have been removed your denture can be placed. They need to be refitted within several months at an added expense and they won’t fit as well as conventional dentures. This can exacerbate existing stability issues that cause tooth loss or decay. 

Removable Partial Dentures

Complete dentures are not your only option —there are also removable partial dentures. Removable partial dentures can be easily removed for cleaning, making them convenient, but they are generally less secure than complete dentures and are more susceptible to wear and tear over time. They can cause an increase in plaque build-up that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay, and no denture prevents bone loss at the site of tooth decay like alternative options can.  

How Much Do Traditional Dentures Cost?

In general, dentures are considered a fairly affordable method of tooth replacement. Most times, dentures cost around $2,000, but it is important to keep in mind that the cost will vary depending on what kind of dentures you end up getting–and in the case of dentures, you get what you pay for.

Arguably the biggest factor that determines how much your dentures will cost is their material. For example, with partial dentures, an option made out of resin costs around $1,500, while metal costs $2,000 and flexible material dentures cost about $1,700. 

When it comes to full dentures, prices for these vary as well. For a conventional complete denture, you should plan to pay around $1,800, while an immediate denture costs about $1,900, and interim dentures land at around $900. 

This doesn’t include added costs of cleaning, re-fittings, and replacements. In addition to dentures’ short shelf life, they’re easily lost and broken, leading to frequent replacements and increased costs. While dentures may initially seem like a cheaper alternative to other tooth replacement options, their costs over time make them less affordable. Dentures seem cheap, but they’re not ideal. 

Different Types of Dental Implants

Like dentures, dental implants also come in a couple of different forms. 

The two main types of dental implants are endosteal implants and subperiosteal implants:

  • Endosteal implants: Endosteal implants are inserted directly into the jawbone, and the bone eventually grows around the implant to support it. These implants can hold one or more artificial teeth in place with abutments, and the implant itself is shaped like a small screw. Like implant-supported dentures, endosteal implants may require treatments like bone grafting or augmentation to ensure your jawbone is thick enough to support the implant, often at an added cost to you.

  • Subperiosteal implants: As opposed to endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants are placed on or above the jawbone rather than into it, but the artificial teeth are attached to this type of implant the same way they are attached to endosteal implants. Subperiosteal implants are less common, but they can be more ideal for patients who do not have enough natural bone to support an implant but who also do not want to undergo a bone grafting procedure. Sadly, subperiosteal implants have a failure rate of 30 to 50 percent.

How Much Do Traditional Dental Implants Cost?

Dental implants are generally only an option for people who are only missing one or two teeth because implants are so pricey. Dental implants cost anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000 per implant through a typical dental practice, meaning that replacing one tooth can cost several thousand dollars. 

Full mouth traditional implants, however, can cost about $40,000, which might be more than you were hoping to spend. Your dentist will be able to give you a more accurate estimate depending on your individual situation, but you should go in expecting to spend a decent amount of money. 

There are a few different factors that determine how expensive your implants will be:

  • The current condition of your gums, jawbone, and existing teeth

  • Your oral health overall

  • Whether or not you need a bone grafting or sinus augmentation procedure

  • How many teeth you are having replaced and accordingly how many implants are needed

  • The placement of the implants, such as the upper or lower jaw or front or back of the mouth

  • The type of implant

Scheduling a consultation with your dentist before committing to dental implants will help you get a more accurate sense of how much money you will be spending. 

A Simple Solution: Stabili-Teeth™

If you like the low cost of dentures but not the way they break down over time, and then you think about the effectiveness of implants that come with a cost… you may think you are out of options. Lucky for you, Stabili-Teeth™ is here to help.

Stabili-Teeth™ was created as an alternative to the traditional DENTURES AND FIXED DETACHABLES (as in Clear Choice or All-on-Four) because although dentures have their downfalls, they have been proven to work marginally, while Fixed Detachables work great but the cost remains very high. Stabili-Teeth™ builds off of the concepts that have been successful and improve upon the aspects of a denture that have failed in the past.

Stabili-Teeth™ uses a unique combination of narrow diameter implants alongside conventional-sized implants for ultimate comfort and stability, and this affordable technique gives you long-lasting results. The Stabili-Teeth™ treatment process can help you bring joy back into your life, and you leave surgery with a full set of provisional, functional teeth, meaning that you will not have to go without teeth during any stage of the process. 

Stabili-Teeth™ comes with a 5-year warranty, and our price is only $12,500 for one arch or $21,500 for full-mouth restoration -- this includes bone grafting, tooth extraction, and sedation as part of the treatment plan.

If you want to eat salad, steak, and smile again, choose, Stabili-Teeth™. Schedule your consultation by using our simple online form.

With Stabili-Teeth™, tooth replacement comes at an affordable price while remaining highly effective in comparison to going to your general dentist. 

The Bottom Line

Although tooth replacement methods are somewhat limited, your options may not all be as expensive as you expect. New dentures come in many different forms, and the price will vary depending on what kind of denture you get, but they generally cost between $1,000 and $2,000. Dentures do not hold up as well as implants do over time, and replacements over time will cause the overall cost of dentures to rise.

Dental implants, on the other hand, tend to be much more expensive than a set of dentures. Implants usually cost several thousand dollars for each one, meaning the costs can add up pretty quickly if you are replacing multiple teeth. 

If traditional dentures and dental implants are not meeting your needs, Stabili-Teeth™ can help you get your life back as your surprisingly affordable, same-day, lower-cost stable solution to missing teeth.



Sources:

ADA Patient Smart | Dentures (ada.org)

Dentures types (partial, full) and average cost (authoritydental.org)

Dental Implants: Costs, Procedures and Types in the US (dentaly.org)

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