If you are getting ready to replace multiple teeth, your dentist may give you a choice between full dentures, dental implants, or even implant-supported dentures. All three perform the same functions, but installation and final results differ. While they all have pros and cons, many people choose full-mouth dentures. Here are a few reasons why.

Your Cost

One of the leading reasons impacting many people's decision to have full-mouth dentures versus dental implants is the cost of the various procedures. The final cost varies based on numerous options. Some of these include the following:

• The dentist
• Your jawbone and gum conditions
• Preparatory work required
• Chosen anesthesia
• Chosen implant materials
• Customization

The average cost of a single-tooth implant can vary from $3,100 to $5,800, and multiple-teeth implants can range from $6,000 - $10,000. Full mouth of implants ranges from $24,000 to $90,000 based on whether you choose individual tooth implants or to mount full arches of teeth on four to six implants. 

Full dentures, on the other hand, only cost a small fraction of the cost of implants. On average full, mouth dentures cost between $600 to $8,000. Their prices vary based on the following:

• The denture-making process
• The materials used
• The final look

For example, the lowest-cost dentures are often cold-cured, constructed from lower-quality materials, and have a very artificial look. The highest-cost dentures are heat-cured, made from top-quality materials, and designed to look like natural teeth. 

Your Time

Dental implant surgery is a multi-step process requiring recovery time through the steps for your bone to heal around your implants. Exactly how your dentist performs the procedure depends on your choice of implants and your jawbone condition. Because of this healing time, implants can take numerous months. 

Full mouth dentures are custom-made to suit each person. The process also depends on the required preparatory work. The process from start to finish can take anywhere from six weeks to approximately three months but may be performed much quicker if you do not require extensive prep work or healing time. 

A faster turnaround means less inconvenience as long as full-mouth dentures as with dental implants. You will be able to get back to your daily life without having to worry about your next dental appointment.

Your Complications

Once your dentist fits you for full dentures, the complications are minimal, if any. One of the biggest complaints or complications is sore gums. On the other hand, the complications can be much more severe due to the invasive nature of the dental implant process. These include infections, failure to bond with your jawbone, mechanical problems, etc.  

For more info about full dentures, contact a local company.