Our Denture Techniques: What Suits You Best?
When considering Denture, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Full Dentures Installation
Full dentures installation involves fitting a complete set of artificial teeth to replace all missing teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
Pros: Suitable for patients with no remaining teeth. Offers a non-invasive solution compared to implant options. Usually completed in fewer appointments than hybrid solutions.
Cons: Less stability than implant-supported options. May require regular adjustments due to bone resorption. Can affect taste and oral sensations.
Effectiveness: 85-90% success rate in restoring oral function.
Duration: 2-3 weeks for complete fitting.
Recovery: 1-2 weeks for initial adjustment.
Best for: Patients missing all teeth in one arch. Provides a cost-effective tooth replacement solution.
Prices: Cost of Full dentures installation in Brazil from $568
Immediate Dentures Installation
This procedure involves fitting false teeth immediately after tooth extraction to ensure no gap during healing.
Pros: Provides immediate tooth replacement, maintaining oral aesthetics. Reduces healing time by 50% compared to waiting for gum healing before denture fitting.
Cons: May require more adjustments than full dentures due to gum shrinkage. Less stable than hybrid All-on-4 implants, which are fixed.
Effectiveness: 85% success rate in maintaining oral function.
Best for: Individuals needing immediate tooth replacement post-extraction. Suitable for 1-4 missing teeth.
Prices: Cost of Immediate dentures installation in Brazil from $133
Hybrid All-on-4 Implant Denture
This procedure involves securing a full arch of prosthetic teeth onto four strategically placed dental implants for a stable and permanent solution.
Pros: Provides a more stable and permanent solution compared to removable dentures. Allows for normal chewing and speaking functions with up to 98% success rate. Less invasive than full arch implant solutions.
Cons: Requires a surgical procedure, which may not be suitable for all patients. Longer healing time compared to immediate dentures.
Effectiveness: 98% success rate for implant integration.
Best for: Patients needing full arch tooth replacement with stable, non-removable dentures.
Prices: Cost of Hybrid All-on-4 implant denture in Brazil from $1,500 4-implant Overdenture Supported by a CAD/CAM Titanium Bar
This procedure involves using a computer-aided design and manufacturing process to create a titanium bar that supports an overdenture on four dental implants.
Pros: Provides enhanced stability compared to full dentures installation. Offers 90% success rate in improving oral function and comfort. Less invasive than hybrid All-on-4 implant denture.
Cons: Requires more surgical steps than immediate dentures installation. Higher maintenance for cleaning compared to traditional dentures.
Best for: 4-implant support, superior stability, and improved chewing function.
Prices: Cost of 4-implant overdenture supported by a CAD/CAM titanium bar in Brazil from $2,952