Dentures are quite commonly called false teeth.
They are replacement teeth that are removable.
They were previously made of porcelain but porcelain, even though still in use to make dentures has largely been replaced by an acrylic resin.
Porcelain dentures are more natural looking but they have the disadvantage of wearing down gum tissue faster than the acrylic resin dentures.
This is because they do not absorb impact say from chewing very well.
However, the porcelain dentures are better for chewing food than the acrylic dentures and they do last longer.
There are two types of dentures; full dentures and partial dentures.
Partial dentures are those you get when only a few teeth need to be replaced.
Full dentures on the other hand replace all the teeth.
Full dentures are further categorized into two types depending on which arch they are placed on.
Full or completer dentures are either mandibular dentures for the lower arch or maxillary dentures for the upper arch.
There are two types of full dentures depending on when they are fixed.
One type is the immediate full denture which is fitted immediately after the teeth and removed and the other type is the conventional full denture which is fitted some weeks after teeth are removed to allow the gums to heal.
So How Much Do Dentures Cost?
The dentures cost will depend on a number of factors.
One factor that will determine the cost of dentures is the complexity of the treatment involved and the duration of treatment.
Some cases are more complicated than others and the more complicated cases will obviously cost more.
Another factor that will affect the dentures cost is the material used for the dentures.
Dentures are made either from porcelain or acrylic resin. Porcelain tends to be more expensive than acrylic.
Other Factors That Determine How Much Your Dentures Cost
The quality of the material is also another factor.
For example, acrylic resin comes in different grades and higher quality grades will cost more.
The level of experience and technical expertise of the dentist carrying out the denture work will also determine the dentures cost.
Dentures are usually fixed by a prosthodontist but a cosmetic dentist can also fix them.
There will be a difference in the cost with a prosthodontist likely to charge a lower fee than a cosmetic dentist.
Cost will also vary depending on location which higher costs being expected for places with higher standards of living.
The dentures cost will also vary depending on whether you are getting partial or full dentures. Full dentures cost more and the price will range from $400 to $2500 per arch.
