65 + Years

Combined Experience

10,000 +

Patients Treated

30,000 +

Implants Placed

Before You Choose Dentures, Compare Fixed Teeth

If you're considering dentures or replacing old dentures, the most important difference is not simply price. Traditional dentures and snap-in dentures are removable. Fixed implant teeth stay in place, do not come out at night, and provide greater stability for eating and speaking.

At Full Mouth Dental Implant Centers, we focus on fixed full-mouth implant treatment rather than traditional or snap-in dentures. All on 4 fixed implant teeth start at $9,500 for a full upper or lower—often close to what patients are quoted for implant-retained removable dentures.

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Traditional Dentures Vs. Snap-In Dentures Vs. Fixed Implant Teeth

Feature Traditional Dentures Snap-In Dentures Fixed Implant Teeth
Removable or Fixed Taken in and out Taken in and out Fixed securely to implants
Removed at Night Yes — every night Yes — every night No — stays in place
Stability Can rock, slip, or loosen More stable, but can still move or rock Held firm by the implants
Chewing Efficiency Roughly 15% of natural bite force Better than traditional, still limited Similar to natural chewing function
Bone Loss Bone continues to shrink underneath Bone loss can continue in denture-bearing areas Implants help maintain supporting bone
Bulk / Flanges Thick acrylic covering the palate and gums Reduced, but base and flanges remain No gum-covering base or flanges
Ongoing Maintenance Relines, adhesives, periodic remakes O-ring swaps, attachment wear, refits Professional maintenance similar to routine teeth cleaning
Typical Price Per Arch $1,500–$6,000 $8,000–$10,000 Starting at $9,500

Why We Don't Offer Traditional Dentures

  • May move, slip, or loosen
  • Reduced chewing efficiency
  • Continued bone loss
  • Bulky acrylic flanges
  • Adhesives and relines
  • Sore spots and irritation
  • Periodic replacement
Two sets of traditional removable dentures

Why We Don't Offer Snap-In Dentures

  • Still removable
  • Removed every night
  • Can move or rock
  • Food can collect underneath
  • Denture base remains bulky
  • Attachments wear and require replacement
  • Ongoing adjustments and repairs
  • Bone loss may continue in denture-bearing areas
A broken removable denture

Why Pay Implant-Denture Prices for Teeth You Still Remove?

Snap-In Dentures: $8,000–$10,000 — Still Removable

All on 4 Fixed Teeth: Starting at $9,500 — Fixed, Not Removable

Long-Term Cost Of Dentures Vs. Fixed Implant Teeth

Option Replacement Pattern Over 20 Years Upkeep Involved Cost
Traditional Dentures Multiple remakes Adhesives, relines, adjustments, remakes $6,000—$25,000
Snap-In Dentures Multiple remakes Attachment wear, repairs, relines $15,000—$30,000+
Fixed Implant Teeth No remakes — hygiene upkeep only Professional hygiene and maintenance Treatment starts at $9,500 per arch

Fixed implant teeth can cost less over time than dentures or snap-ins—while eliminating many of the ongoing compromises of removable teeth.

Why Patients Choose Full Mouth Dental Implant Centers

At Full Mouth Dental Implant Centers, full-mouth dental implant treatment is all we do. Our centers are built specifically around providing fixed implant teeth—from treatment planning through the final restoration.

  • Full-mouth implant specialists
  • Fixed teeth in a day
  • In-house digital laboratory
  • 3D imaging and digital smile design
  • IV sedation included
  • Published, all-inclusive pricing
  • Multiple fixed-teeth materials
  • 10% price guarantee
  • Private treatment suites

Financing Options for Every Budget

Monthly payments from $195 for qualified patients.

We partner with seven leading dental financing providers to make treatment accessible for nearly every patient—even without insurance or a large upfront payment. Whether you have excellent credit, limited credit, or are self-employed, we’ll help you find a flexible monthly payment plan that fits your budget.

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