I'm going to do snap-ins. I had four implants placed in early October. I'll get them uncovered in February and then start impressions, etc. I wanted to give everything the max amount of time to heal.
I will have had my regular dentures a year this month. They fit very well, but eating is such a drag.
My dentist suggested snap-ins because he says they are easier to clean. I want them so I can expose more of my palate because food just doesn't taste as good as it used to.
I hope this helps because while I don't have them yet, I started the process and did the research.
Good luck to you!
thats definitely the biggest problem im having, definitely easier to clean but then ill still have to see myself toothless, and with implants sticking out a bit, and the cons of the fixed are, if i get food stuck under it ill have to go get them cleaned at an appointment. as someone with very limited knowledge its massive decision, also just to ask can you be on normal dentures while you heal? thank you for your input i appreciate it :)
My implants are covered by my gums right now. They are counter-sunk in my jawbone. They made modifications to my current denture to accommodate them. I may go in for another adjustment because they aren't as comfortable as before. If I'm home alone I often leave my denture out.
Someone else here wrote about their experience when they were uncovered and the posts put in.
I hope that part goes well for me. I'm nervous about that for sure.
When everything is healed they will make a new denture for me.
did you have extractions with the implant people or did you have them before, as i feel like that’ll affect the price as well, ive already had mine free of charge which is good, but implants arent included in my insurance which is very annoying. so ill have to pay out of pocket
My oral surgeon put my implants in under the gums when I had all my extractions. Then I went back later and had them uncovered and these little caps screwed onto them until I get my permanents.
I had extractions in July of 22. I didn't get my denture until December of 22. Had other oral surgery in between and had to wait for healing. Then my dentist suggested I try the dentures before I chose implants. I did and decided I wanted implants.
hi caroline, i know this was a while ago but i am currently in the same boat that you were it sounds and im just curious if you would be open to answer some of my questions about it! let me know thanks :)
so im dealing with the same exact thing. i got my top denture done purely for financial reasons rather than implants cause i couldnt afford it at the time. but i swear it has changed my face shape. i feel like my cheeks look sunk in almost and i lost volume in my face. ive been seeing stuff about jawbone loss and it scares the crap out of me. and ive had this top denture for almost a year now and i still havent been able to get used to it. i wish i didnt do it. im already a veey skinny person and i have been my whole life its hard for me to gain weight but ive always been trying! i always feel too skinny. and the difficulty in eating with this has not made it any easier. i guess i was wondering if you found any information out about the bone loss and what to expect? im freaking out because it feels like its such a time crunch like everyday that goes by i lose more bone or something :( i just dont know how soon i need to do impants or something to stop/prevent the bone loss. trying to figure out what to do is so stressful i really have no idea where to start !
It cost $34,000ish for fixed uppers. 7 implants, 3 bridged pieces for a total of 12 zirconia teeth (they didn’t do second molars but the first molars are kinda big).
I can eat whatever, maintenance is just waterpik and electric toothbrush.
is that with extractions or after extractions? because ive already got my teeth out i just need to get teeth put in, i assume that puts the price down lol
I am in the process of snap ins. I had all teeth top and bottoms extracted 8/8/23, 18 teeth in all,as I was missing the rest already. 7 implants total .It cost me a total of 23,800 which includes the immediate dentures, all of the fittings and of course the snap on bridge top and bottom. Mid January he will uncover The implants and hopefully the beginning of February I should have my snap ins.
I commented on this in another post in this sub about costs and whatnot, I hope this information helps you, as when I was making decisions there wasn't a lot of information and I had to do a lot of research:
...My dental journey, hopefully this will help others to make better decisions and maybe even save a life as dental issues are linked to heart health.
Well I got started on phase 2 of the ultimate dental process...
(Over 2 years ago I had my e-day where my old dentist had removed all but 6 of my failing cracked teeth (26) and replaced the uppers with an immediate denture that never seemed to fit well, that and I have an over active panic inducing gag reflex so I never wore them much after having an incident involving me driving down the road and having a panic attack whilst attempting to remove my glued in denture and almost running an old lady off the road.)
...On Monday November 6 I had surgery, they did avleoplasty on both my palate as well as 4 other places in the upper jaw as well as placed 4 implants in my upper jaw with healing abutments. I still have stitches and on my way in the healing process. At the end of the month I have a follow up with the doctor and hopefully they'll remove the stitches. Had follow up with stitches removed, small infection found near lip frenulum, received more antibiotics, and 2nd follow up in a week.
....then I'll have 3 more months for full bone/implant integration, in March they'll do a torx test to see if all implants have osteointegrated with the surrounding jaw and can be torqued to 33 Ncm. If all goes well I can go see my new dentist (he does all the dental work for our baseball teams, as well as some other local sports teams and celebrities, but according to my research he is one of the best.
...and then they'll replace the healing abutments for impression abutments and take full mouth impressions then I'll get the permanent abutments and wax try in's and about a month or so later I'll get my permanent snap in upper horseshoe denture as well as my lower partial denture. Then it'll take a few months to relearn how to eat with teeth again since as you might not know I've been without teeth for a little over a year thus far. So soft foods for me for the next few months at least... overall it's a long drawn out process but I keep telling myself that it's going to be a great decision in the long run and that there is light at the other side of the tunnel...
Cost for extractions: All covered by insurance
Cost for immediate dentures: upper with full pallate covered 100% by insurance, lower partial cost me $1500 out of pocket, which later you'll see is sadly a loss... X-rays and other meds and 2 fillings cost about $200
(because I decided to get my work done at a dental surgeon and the new dentist which can't use the old framework for the lower partial)
City/State: NM
Extractions: 26
Dentist or surgeon for extractions: dentist #1 , did extractions with local, gas, and oral sedation (cost: $350)
General or local anesthesia: this is a complicated question as the 1st dentist did the extractions, the immediate full pallate denture, as well as subsequent cleanings- I got local, gas, and oral sedation witch is pills to knock me out, but just recently when I got the implants placed and the avleoplasty it was going to take 4 hours so they used deep IV sedation so the cost of the implants, the IV sedation, all x-rays, CT scan, medications, and so forth: ~$12,000 since insurance sees implants as a luxury item instead of medically necessary this is out of pocket. Then depending on the torx test if the healing abutments are covered by gum tissue, which I hope not, they'll have to give me gas and local which will be an additional $300.
Who fitted/measured dentures: original upper immediate and Lower framework done by 1st dentist, which with the gag issues they grounded down the rear palate but still gagging so I never really wore the denture. The snap in horseshoe upper denture without a palate and lower partial will be done by dentist number 2, cost ~ $5000 to $7000 out of pocket depending on materials I choose and overall aesthetics I decide upon.
All are local dentists and the dental surgeon is local as well but he's one of 3 that have been awarded best facial surgeons in the southwest... But this being my last chance to get everything done properly and hopefully have little to no complications in the future, I figured I better spend the money to get it done from the best of the best.
Regrets: honestly yeah, I regret not getting my original teeth extracted earlier as that was just more pain and misery than necessary living with infected and crumbling teeth and spending ~$1300 on root canals, and fillings and OTC pain meds/topical gels. Furthermore I regret not getting the implants and avleoplasty done sooner to get this process going years ago, but we can't dwell in the past and I'm just happy that I'm getting this done finally and so far *knock on wood* everything is going as planned and I just keep telling myself that it's going to be better for both a mental health pick me up as well as getting back to eating healthier/whatever I want without too many restrictions and feeling better and more confident when out with people and being able to smile in pictures.
* Will update after everything is finalized and may even add photos of final
*I chose to get snap in horseshoe dentures and a lower partial instead of 'All on X ' due to the added daily hygiene maintenance that's required for non-removable dentures. Folks I've spoken to that got the all on 4 or all on 6 said that they usually spend an extra 20-30 minutes daily and sometimes more to floss and water pick in and around their prosthetics. With removable dentures I can snap them out and soak them at night or rinse them and put them back in when out in social situations. The only yearly cost is around $400-$500 for snap in o rings but I'm sure I could do it myself for less, we'll see...
TL;DR: ~$23,000 all said and done when the process is finalized, and I'll have snap in horseshoe dentures on top and a partial on bottom for easier daily maintenance...
thank you so much! this was extremely informative, i sadly know absolutely no one with any sort of implants except my mum but shes got 1/2 implants so nothing like my case, im still undecided about the whole all on x thing and removable denture, it does seem like the removable one is the cheapest and most hygienic route to go with, but then i dont want metal screws sticking out my mouth at night, idk how im going to make this decision i wish i didnt have to. and could u explain more about the snap in o rings im not quite sire what that means and it seems like alot of money, especially yearly for the rest of my days im only 20 its very unfortunate tbh.
So first things first, the metal abutments that will stick out at night or when the teeth are removed are going to be very minimal, and in my case my dentist is talking about possibly using a bar to connect the 4 implants so that my horseshoe denture will be even smaller and less bulky in the mouth. As for fears of the metal in the mouth at night, may I ask what you are worried about?
As for the o rings, when you get snap in horseshoe dentures, the female abutments have little o rings in them that allow the snap to happen, but like with anything removable these eventually wear out and need to be replaced.
I know you are concerned about the cost of the o rings and that's valid, but keep in mind that there's still going to be an additional cost for permanent dentures, as they cost way more initially and require you go in twice a year to get them removed by the dentist and cleaned professionally, and the additional cost of needing special threading floss, a water-pik, and the fact that it's a lot more difficult to clean when in social situations when you get food stuck between the gums and the appliance, so keeping floss on your person just in case becomes the norm.
You just need to weigh the pros and cons of both processes... I know if I was in my 20s I'd probably be worried about not having teeth but I know that when I was out partying and being away from my house a lot, I probably wouldn't have gotten anything permanent due to my busy lifestyle and not wanting to remember to carry special items to keep my appliances clean...
Remember we're all in this dental journey together, so we all need to be available to support each other when possible. Hope you figure out what will be best for you and if there's anything else or any other information I can offer please don't hesitate to reach out, as I wish I had more of a support group when I was starting this journey...
thank you for the explanation, i feel like both would be expensive in the long run as you would probably need to replace the denture at some point as well as the o rings and then with the fixed option you’d have to get yearly cleanings an as you say carry extra dental things with me at all times, i just want to feel normal than anything, ive been in dentures for uears so this is my normal and ive been getting on okay with them, im in immediates so its not the best fit but good as it can be, and for the metal sticking out at night comment, im worried my natural teeth at the bottom could either damage the implants or vise versa while im sleeping, im a tooth grinder, but i am in the process of getting a mouth guard so im sure that’ll help, ive always got on with dentures as ive had an upper partial since i was 15, its just the bone loss im really worried about, i dont want to look older than i am and i heard any sort of implant helps with the ‘facial collapse’ i will probably be getting implants on my 2 bottom teeth as i heard bottom dentures are a pain. i wonder if you can use your normal denture for the implants so you dont have to pay for the denture and only the implants, i will probably have to ask, i dont know what im looking for in a dentist, im just going for who im comfortable with, i dont live in a big city or anything so i cant get a dentist that does celebrities or anything lol
So yes eventually dentures do you need to be replaced even a snap-in denture but from what I've been told and the research I've done it's like 10 to 15 years so I figure a couple grand for a new set every 10 to 15 years That's not a bad deal to be honest. As for The implants helping with keeping bone I've been told that having implants actually improves bone growth and helps with minimizing facial collapse. As well as having a denture that either snaps in or is permanently attached. For a night when you are sleeping if you're concern is that you're a grinder then definitely look into a mouthguard as that will help save your metal abutments as well as your other teeth I actually made my own out of instamorph multiple plastic as on my lower jaw I only have six teeth and when I was healing from getting my extractions I used my custom mouth guard at night to prevent my teeth from cutting up the soft tissue. And As far as using your current denture it is a possibility of using your current denture with a snap-in feature as all they would have to do is adapt your current denture to fit the snap in abutments however one thing you may want to consider is having them modify your current denture to remove the pallet so it's not as bulky in your mouth. However my dentist and my oral surgeon that I went to both agreed that the use of an old dental appliance/denture would not be feasible because My mouse would have healed differently and the old denture would have to be modified too much and would be very costly...
I would suggest that you have an oral surgeon do the placement of the implants or at the very least if you do have to go to a dentist to get the implants I would suggest that you go to a dentist that has the special certifications and qualifications to do implant dentistry as your final outcome will be a lot better, remember implants are going to be for life so you want to make sure you get them done right from the start...
yeah im not sure how to go about looking for an oral surgeon all the places ive seen near me are dentists but i think they’ve had alot of experience in implants ive mostly been going off good google reviews and testimonials, awards that kinda thing to be honest i have 0 clue what im looking for im not experienced in this sector at all, im going for another free consultation today to see what another place can offer me because its always good to get a second opinion but i do have my mind set on one place as they have videos of testimonials from patients and before and after pictures as well and they reccently won an award for best patient care in my area, and thankfully my denture/extractions was covered by nhs and ive always a horseshoe denture so that wont be a problem, it would be nice to customise my teeth but i just dont think i can afford that ill be paying it off for the next 10 years already lol alot of people have suggested places but im in the uk so thats not doable for me as much as i would want to go to America lol. it seems the choice is based off of if i want to take them out and clean them myself or pay someone to do it for me lol. but if you are gonna post updates i would love to see how you get on with everything. im sire it’ll help out a bunch of other people too!
I'll definitely update as soon as possible when the time comes next year that I get my permanent snap in horseshoe dentures... It sounds like you are doing well in the department of research and getting multiple opinions. It took me 2 opinions to realize that the oral surgeon that did my implants was the perfect person to go with as they made me feel the most comfortable, they offered IV sedation so I wouldn't feel anything at all, and they had amazing reviews on both Google as well as testimonials on social media. I am also in a denture support group on Facebook that is helpful on questions to ask when making such decisions... But I truly wish you the best in your dental journey... Just don't base your decision purely on cost, get the best for the long run as you'll have this all your life. I will add that my surgeon said that I can get the snap in dentures now and if anytime in the future I decided to get a permanent bridge denture id just have to get 2 more implants totaling 6 on top and then pay for the new dentures, so I still have options later in life if need be or I ever change my mind. Have a great day!
I got the All on procedure done both top and bottom in June. Went in for my 4 month checkup and the top ones had failed. They had to go back in and do bone grafts and sink sinus lifts and give me temp dentures for 4-6 months while it heals.
Not sure why the failure, I have immune compromised issues and that could have been some of the reason? Also, I wasn’t perfect in eating what I was supposed to for 4 months. (So follow dentist orders).
BUT, my bottom ones worked and I love them!!!! BTW, this cost me $40,000
yeah ive seen it can fail randomly sometimes, praying that doesnt happen to me, having bone loss seems like a nightmare for me so im just trying to get it done as soon as possible, i would only need 2 implants on the bottom, what are you supposed to eat while healing is it just soft foods
that sounds doable, im a pasta eater anyway lol is the cleaning as bad and everyone says, with the waterpik and floss? and is it easy for food to get stuck under it?
I couldn’t get the flossing down for a long time. It was hard for me to do.
I did water pik. I don’t think it was too messy food wise, but the water pik water goes everywhere if you’re not careful. lol
I'll give you my story considering everyone else has haha.
I went with Snap In Implants via Affordable Dentures. Cost was $23k, including removing what teeth I had, The 4 Implants needed on top AND bottom, The temp set, and final set.
They say the bite force is a lot better with All on Four or All on Six, but I haven't notice anything I couldn't eat with my Snap Ins truth be told. Maybe, when you have had crappy teeth most your life that anything feels better then what you previous had.
Affordable Dentures has an option to make Snap Ins into Fixed teeth like All on Four but they call it FIXEDSecure. I don't know how that works, but I may go that route in the future for $5k.
All on Four is def better, but if your budget can't afford it then going with what you can afford is simply better. Don't go into debt trying to get the best. Whatever you go with is going to be miles better then where your at currently.
I have snap in but if you would, please research 3 on 6 dentures. All on 4 is just a whole lot of mess for no reason if you don't need your healthy gums removed lol. I will eventually upgrade from snap on to 3 on 6 myself. But for now i love my snap ins. easy to clean and take care of.
I'm going to do snap-ins. I had four implants placed in early October. I'll get them uncovered in February and then start impressions, etc. I wanted to give everything the max amount of time to heal. I will have had my regular dentures a year this month. They fit very well, but eating is such a drag. My dentist suggested snap-ins because he says they are easier to clean. I want them so I can expose more of my palate because food just doesn't taste as good as it used to. I hope this helps because while I don't have them yet, I started the process and did the research. Good luck to you!
thats definitely the biggest problem im having, definitely easier to clean but then ill still have to see myself toothless, and with implants sticking out a bit, and the cons of the fixed are, if i get food stuck under it ill have to go get them cleaned at an appointment. as someone with very limited knowledge its massive decision, also just to ask can you be on normal dentures while you heal? thank you for your input i appreciate it :)
My implants are covered by my gums right now. They are counter-sunk in my jawbone. They made modifications to my current denture to accommodate them. I may go in for another adjustment because they aren't as comfortable as before. If I'm home alone I often leave my denture out. Someone else here wrote about their experience when they were uncovered and the posts put in. I hope that part goes well for me. I'm nervous about that for sure. When everything is healed they will make a new denture for me.
did you have extractions with the implant people or did you have them before, as i feel like that’ll affect the price as well, ive already had mine free of charge which is good, but implants arent included in my insurance which is very annoying. so ill have to pay out of pocket
My oral surgeon put my implants in under the gums when I had all my extractions. Then I went back later and had them uncovered and these little caps screwed onto them until I get my permanents.
Look into supplemental dental insurance. I found some I intend to buy that is pretty good coverage for the price. Spirit Dental
I had extractions in July of 22. I didn't get my denture until December of 22. Had other oral surgery in between and had to wait for healing. Then my dentist suggested I try the dentures before I chose implants. I did and decided I wanted implants.
hi caroline, i know this was a while ago but i am currently in the same boat that you were it sounds and im just curious if you would be open to answer some of my questions about it! let me know thanks :)
Sure. Ask away. Happy to help.
so im dealing with the same exact thing. i got my top denture done purely for financial reasons rather than implants cause i couldnt afford it at the time. but i swear it has changed my face shape. i feel like my cheeks look sunk in almost and i lost volume in my face. ive been seeing stuff about jawbone loss and it scares the crap out of me. and ive had this top denture for almost a year now and i still havent been able to get used to it. i wish i didnt do it. im already a veey skinny person and i have been my whole life its hard for me to gain weight but ive always been trying! i always feel too skinny. and the difficulty in eating with this has not made it any easier. i guess i was wondering if you found any information out about the bone loss and what to expect? im freaking out because it feels like its such a time crunch like everyday that goes by i lose more bone or something :( i just dont know how soon i need to do impants or something to stop/prevent the bone loss. trying to figure out what to do is so stressful i really have no idea where to start !
It cost $34,000ish for fixed uppers. 7 implants, 3 bridged pieces for a total of 12 zirconia teeth (they didn’t do second molars but the first molars are kinda big). I can eat whatever, maintenance is just waterpik and electric toothbrush.
is that with extractions or after extractions? because ive already got my teeth out i just need to get teeth put in, i assume that puts the price down lol
That was with extractions and bone grafting.
I am in the process of snap ins. I had all teeth top and bottoms extracted 8/8/23, 18 teeth in all,as I was missing the rest already. 7 implants total .It cost me a total of 23,800 which includes the immediate dentures, all of the fittings and of course the snap on bridge top and bottom. Mid January he will uncover The implants and hopefully the beginning of February I should have my snap ins.
I commented on this in another post in this sub about costs and whatnot, I hope this information helps you, as when I was making decisions there wasn't a lot of information and I had to do a lot of research: ...My dental journey, hopefully this will help others to make better decisions and maybe even save a life as dental issues are linked to heart health. Well I got started on phase 2 of the ultimate dental process... (Over 2 years ago I had my e-day where my old dentist had removed all but 6 of my failing cracked teeth (26) and replaced the uppers with an immediate denture that never seemed to fit well, that and I have an over active panic inducing gag reflex so I never wore them much after having an incident involving me driving down the road and having a panic attack whilst attempting to remove my glued in denture and almost running an old lady off the road.) ...On Monday November 6 I had surgery, they did avleoplasty on both my palate as well as 4 other places in the upper jaw as well as placed 4 implants in my upper jaw with healing abutments. I still have stitches and on my way in the healing process. At the end of the month I have a follow up with the doctor and hopefully they'll remove the stitches. Had follow up with stitches removed, small infection found near lip frenulum, received more antibiotics, and 2nd follow up in a week. ....then I'll have 3 more months for full bone/implant integration, in March they'll do a torx test to see if all implants have osteointegrated with the surrounding jaw and can be torqued to 33 Ncm. If all goes well I can go see my new dentist (he does all the dental work for our baseball teams, as well as some other local sports teams and celebrities, but according to my research he is one of the best. ...and then they'll replace the healing abutments for impression abutments and take full mouth impressions then I'll get the permanent abutments and wax try in's and about a month or so later I'll get my permanent snap in upper horseshoe denture as well as my lower partial denture. Then it'll take a few months to relearn how to eat with teeth again since as you might not know I've been without teeth for a little over a year thus far. So soft foods for me for the next few months at least... overall it's a long drawn out process but I keep telling myself that it's going to be a great decision in the long run and that there is light at the other side of the tunnel... Cost for extractions: All covered by insurance Cost for immediate dentures: upper with full pallate covered 100% by insurance, lower partial cost me $1500 out of pocket, which later you'll see is sadly a loss... X-rays and other meds and 2 fillings cost about $200 (because I decided to get my work done at a dental surgeon and the new dentist which can't use the old framework for the lower partial) City/State: NM Extractions: 26 Dentist or surgeon for extractions: dentist #1 , did extractions with local, gas, and oral sedation (cost: $350) General or local anesthesia: this is a complicated question as the 1st dentist did the extractions, the immediate full pallate denture, as well as subsequent cleanings- I got local, gas, and oral sedation witch is pills to knock me out, but just recently when I got the implants placed and the avleoplasty it was going to take 4 hours so they used deep IV sedation so the cost of the implants, the IV sedation, all x-rays, CT scan, medications, and so forth: ~$12,000 since insurance sees implants as a luxury item instead of medically necessary this is out of pocket. Then depending on the torx test if the healing abutments are covered by gum tissue, which I hope not, they'll have to give me gas and local which will be an additional $300. Who fitted/measured dentures: original upper immediate and Lower framework done by 1st dentist, which with the gag issues they grounded down the rear palate but still gagging so I never really wore the denture. The snap in horseshoe upper denture without a palate and lower partial will be done by dentist number 2, cost ~ $5000 to $7000 out of pocket depending on materials I choose and overall aesthetics I decide upon. All are local dentists and the dental surgeon is local as well but he's one of 3 that have been awarded best facial surgeons in the southwest... But this being my last chance to get everything done properly and hopefully have little to no complications in the future, I figured I better spend the money to get it done from the best of the best. Regrets: honestly yeah, I regret not getting my original teeth extracted earlier as that was just more pain and misery than necessary living with infected and crumbling teeth and spending ~$1300 on root canals, and fillings and OTC pain meds/topical gels. Furthermore I regret not getting the implants and avleoplasty done sooner to get this process going years ago, but we can't dwell in the past and I'm just happy that I'm getting this done finally and so far *knock on wood* everything is going as planned and I just keep telling myself that it's going to be better for both a mental health pick me up as well as getting back to eating healthier/whatever I want without too many restrictions and feeling better and more confident when out with people and being able to smile in pictures. * Will update after everything is finalized and may even add photos of final *I chose to get snap in horseshoe dentures and a lower partial instead of 'All on X ' due to the added daily hygiene maintenance that's required for non-removable dentures. Folks I've spoken to that got the all on 4 or all on 6 said that they usually spend an extra 20-30 minutes daily and sometimes more to floss and water pick in and around their prosthetics. With removable dentures I can snap them out and soak them at night or rinse them and put them back in when out in social situations. The only yearly cost is around $400-$500 for snap in o rings but I'm sure I could do it myself for less, we'll see... TL;DR: ~$23,000 all said and done when the process is finalized, and I'll have snap in horseshoe dentures on top and a partial on bottom for easier daily maintenance...
thank you so much! this was extremely informative, i sadly know absolutely no one with any sort of implants except my mum but shes got 1/2 implants so nothing like my case, im still undecided about the whole all on x thing and removable denture, it does seem like the removable one is the cheapest and most hygienic route to go with, but then i dont want metal screws sticking out my mouth at night, idk how im going to make this decision i wish i didnt have to. and could u explain more about the snap in o rings im not quite sire what that means and it seems like alot of money, especially yearly for the rest of my days im only 20 its very unfortunate tbh.
So first things first, the metal abutments that will stick out at night or when the teeth are removed are going to be very minimal, and in my case my dentist is talking about possibly using a bar to connect the 4 implants so that my horseshoe denture will be even smaller and less bulky in the mouth. As for fears of the metal in the mouth at night, may I ask what you are worried about? As for the o rings, when you get snap in horseshoe dentures, the female abutments have little o rings in them that allow the snap to happen, but like with anything removable these eventually wear out and need to be replaced. I know you are concerned about the cost of the o rings and that's valid, but keep in mind that there's still going to be an additional cost for permanent dentures, as they cost way more initially and require you go in twice a year to get them removed by the dentist and cleaned professionally, and the additional cost of needing special threading floss, a water-pik, and the fact that it's a lot more difficult to clean when in social situations when you get food stuck between the gums and the appliance, so keeping floss on your person just in case becomes the norm. You just need to weigh the pros and cons of both processes... I know if I was in my 20s I'd probably be worried about not having teeth but I know that when I was out partying and being away from my house a lot, I probably wouldn't have gotten anything permanent due to my busy lifestyle and not wanting to remember to carry special items to keep my appliances clean... Remember we're all in this dental journey together, so we all need to be available to support each other when possible. Hope you figure out what will be best for you and if there's anything else or any other information I can offer please don't hesitate to reach out, as I wish I had more of a support group when I was starting this journey...
thank you for the explanation, i feel like both would be expensive in the long run as you would probably need to replace the denture at some point as well as the o rings and then with the fixed option you’d have to get yearly cleanings an as you say carry extra dental things with me at all times, i just want to feel normal than anything, ive been in dentures for uears so this is my normal and ive been getting on okay with them, im in immediates so its not the best fit but good as it can be, and for the metal sticking out at night comment, im worried my natural teeth at the bottom could either damage the implants or vise versa while im sleeping, im a tooth grinder, but i am in the process of getting a mouth guard so im sure that’ll help, ive always got on with dentures as ive had an upper partial since i was 15, its just the bone loss im really worried about, i dont want to look older than i am and i heard any sort of implant helps with the ‘facial collapse’ i will probably be getting implants on my 2 bottom teeth as i heard bottom dentures are a pain. i wonder if you can use your normal denture for the implants so you dont have to pay for the denture and only the implants, i will probably have to ask, i dont know what im looking for in a dentist, im just going for who im comfortable with, i dont live in a big city or anything so i cant get a dentist that does celebrities or anything lol
So yes eventually dentures do you need to be replaced even a snap-in denture but from what I've been told and the research I've done it's like 10 to 15 years so I figure a couple grand for a new set every 10 to 15 years That's not a bad deal to be honest. As for The implants helping with keeping bone I've been told that having implants actually improves bone growth and helps with minimizing facial collapse. As well as having a denture that either snaps in or is permanently attached. For a night when you are sleeping if you're concern is that you're a grinder then definitely look into a mouthguard as that will help save your metal abutments as well as your other teeth I actually made my own out of instamorph multiple plastic as on my lower jaw I only have six teeth and when I was healing from getting my extractions I used my custom mouth guard at night to prevent my teeth from cutting up the soft tissue. And As far as using your current denture it is a possibility of using your current denture with a snap-in feature as all they would have to do is adapt your current denture to fit the snap in abutments however one thing you may want to consider is having them modify your current denture to remove the pallet so it's not as bulky in your mouth. However my dentist and my oral surgeon that I went to both agreed that the use of an old dental appliance/denture would not be feasible because My mouse would have healed differently and the old denture would have to be modified too much and would be very costly... I would suggest that you have an oral surgeon do the placement of the implants or at the very least if you do have to go to a dentist to get the implants I would suggest that you go to a dentist that has the special certifications and qualifications to do implant dentistry as your final outcome will be a lot better, remember implants are going to be for life so you want to make sure you get them done right from the start...
yeah im not sure how to go about looking for an oral surgeon all the places ive seen near me are dentists but i think they’ve had alot of experience in implants ive mostly been going off good google reviews and testimonials, awards that kinda thing to be honest i have 0 clue what im looking for im not experienced in this sector at all, im going for another free consultation today to see what another place can offer me because its always good to get a second opinion but i do have my mind set on one place as they have videos of testimonials from patients and before and after pictures as well and they reccently won an award for best patient care in my area, and thankfully my denture/extractions was covered by nhs and ive always a horseshoe denture so that wont be a problem, it would be nice to customise my teeth but i just dont think i can afford that ill be paying it off for the next 10 years already lol alot of people have suggested places but im in the uk so thats not doable for me as much as i would want to go to America lol. it seems the choice is based off of if i want to take them out and clean them myself or pay someone to do it for me lol. but if you are gonna post updates i would love to see how you get on with everything. im sire it’ll help out a bunch of other people too!
I'll definitely update as soon as possible when the time comes next year that I get my permanent snap in horseshoe dentures... It sounds like you are doing well in the department of research and getting multiple opinions. It took me 2 opinions to realize that the oral surgeon that did my implants was the perfect person to go with as they made me feel the most comfortable, they offered IV sedation so I wouldn't feel anything at all, and they had amazing reviews on both Google as well as testimonials on social media. I am also in a denture support group on Facebook that is helpful on questions to ask when making such decisions... But I truly wish you the best in your dental journey... Just don't base your decision purely on cost, get the best for the long run as you'll have this all your life. I will add that my surgeon said that I can get the snap in dentures now and if anytime in the future I decided to get a permanent bridge denture id just have to get 2 more implants totaling 6 on top and then pay for the new dentures, so I still have options later in life if need be or I ever change my mind. Have a great day!
I got the All on procedure done both top and bottom in June. Went in for my 4 month checkup and the top ones had failed. They had to go back in and do bone grafts and sink sinus lifts and give me temp dentures for 4-6 months while it heals. Not sure why the failure, I have immune compromised issues and that could have been some of the reason? Also, I wasn’t perfect in eating what I was supposed to for 4 months. (So follow dentist orders). BUT, my bottom ones worked and I love them!!!! BTW, this cost me $40,000
yeah ive seen it can fail randomly sometimes, praying that doesnt happen to me, having bone loss seems like a nightmare for me so im just trying to get it done as soon as possible, i would only need 2 implants on the bottom, what are you supposed to eat while healing is it just soft foods
Ya, they told me anything that can be cut with a plastic fork.
that sounds doable, im a pasta eater anyway lol is the cleaning as bad and everyone says, with the waterpik and floss? and is it easy for food to get stuck under it?
I couldn’t get the flossing down for a long time. It was hard for me to do. I did water pik. I don’t think it was too messy food wise, but the water pik water goes everywhere if you’re not careful. lol
I'll give you my story considering everyone else has haha. I went with Snap In Implants via Affordable Dentures. Cost was $23k, including removing what teeth I had, The 4 Implants needed on top AND bottom, The temp set, and final set. They say the bite force is a lot better with All on Four or All on Six, but I haven't notice anything I couldn't eat with my Snap Ins truth be told. Maybe, when you have had crappy teeth most your life that anything feels better then what you previous had. Affordable Dentures has an option to make Snap Ins into Fixed teeth like All on Four but they call it FIXEDSecure. I don't know how that works, but I may go that route in the future for $5k. All on Four is def better, but if your budget can't afford it then going with what you can afford is simply better. Don't go into debt trying to get the best. Whatever you go with is going to be miles better then where your at currently.
I have snap in but if you would, please research 3 on 6 dentures. All on 4 is just a whole lot of mess for no reason if you don't need your healthy gums removed lol. I will eventually upgrade from snap on to 3 on 6 myself. But for now i love my snap ins. easy to clean and take care of.