Fix Missing Upper or Lower Teeth in Mesa, AZ – Rated 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

or removable teeth (sometimes referred to as ‘false teeth’) sit on top of the gums, custom-made to fit the shape of each person’s mouth.

Who traditional dentures work best for:

• People who want the most affordable option.
• Those who have been without teeth for some time and may not have enough bone left to support implants.
• Patients who are comfortable with the idea of removing their teeth at night, re-adhering them each morning, and maintaining them with special cleaning routines.

Considerations:

• Dentures may feel bulky and can slip while eating or speaking.
• Over time, the jawbone shrinks due to lack of stimulation, which can make dentures feel loose and require frequent adjustments or replacements.

– removable dentures that snap onto a few strategically placed dental implants for extra stability.

Who they work best for:

• Patients who have been wearing dentures but struggle with looseness or discomfort.
• Those who want more security while eating and talking but still prefer a removable solution.
• People who have enough healthy bone to support at least two to four implants.

Considerations:

• More stable than traditional dentures.
• Still need to be removed daily for cleaning.
• Typically less expensive than a full set of fixed implants.

– a fixed, non-removable prosthetic anchored by four or more implants placed at strategic angles to maximize bone support.

Who All-on-4 or All-on-6 work best for:

• People who have recently lost their teeth and still have adequate jawbone density.
• Long-term denture wearers seeking a permanent solution that feels more like natural teeth.
• Patients who want to eat a wide variety of foods without worry- steak, apples, corn on the cob…

Considerations:

• Do not need to be removed for cleaning—cared for like natural teeth.
• Higher upfront cost than dentures or overdentures, but typically more durable and functional.
• Often possible even in cases of bone loss, thanks to angled implant placement.

– multiple implants placed throughout the jaw, each supporting a crown or bridge, closely mimicking natural teeth.

Who individual implants work best for:

• Patients with excellent jawbone health who want the closest experience to natural teeth.
• Those who have been without teeth for only a short time (because they would likely have less bone loss).

Considerations:

• The most natural-looking and feeling option, but also the most expensive and time-intensive.
• Requires sufficient bone support, which long-term denture wearers may lack.

In cases where patients would like the most natural fixed replacement teeth (not removable dentures), but who may have been without teeth for many years, bone loss may be too severe for implants right away. However, there is still a chance that they can receive a more stable, permanent solution by receiving treatments like bone grafting, sinus lifts, or ridge augmentation. These procedures can rebuild the jawbone to allow for future implant placement. While this extends the treatment timeline, it opens the door to more secure and natural-looking solutions.

We would love the opportunity to meet with you and assess the options for your unique situation. Schedule a consultation today to determine which tooth replacement solution is the best fit for your unique situation.