How Many Implants Are Needed for Upper Denture Support? [Video Q&A]

Stability is one of the most important aspects of a denture. For patients to experience and maintain function, comfort, and long-term oral health, stability is essential for denture prosthetics. If you’re struggling with loose dentures, you may be considering implant dentures. These restorations are anchored in place with dental implants, providing incredible stability that rivals the strength of your natural teeth. However, implant dentures can be expensive. And the more implants you need, the more expensive the treatment. To learn how many implants are needed for upper denture support and what your cost may be, schedule a free implant consultation at Bivona Family Dental! Here in Jasper, AL, we’ll take the time to answer your questions and provide a solution that works for your smile.

How Many Implants Are Needed for Upper Denture Support?

To stabilize a loose denture, we add dental implants to its structure. This involves inserting implants into your jaw and creating housings in your denture that fit over them. But how many implants you require depends mostly on your individual needs.

Generally, upper dentures need more implants for support, as they’re working against gravity. But any number of things can influence the number of implants necessary, including:

• Your available jawbone: To stabilize in your jaw, dental implants need ample jawbone space. Unfortunately, after tooth loss, your jaw tends to shrink, making eligibility for implant dentures difficult. The number of implants we place in your upper jaw will depend on your jawbone quality.
• The restoration you want: At Bivona Family Dental, we offer several different types of dentures. These prosthetics range in stability, and the more permanent the denture, the more implants you’ll need. Permanent or non-removable dentures need the most implants, especially to support an upper denture.
• Your price range: The more dental implants necessary to support your upper denture, the more expensive your treatment will be. For patients on a budget, you may want to start with fewer dental implants and work your way up to a smile that uses more implants down the line.

In general, we may use anywhere from 4 to 10 dental implants to support your upper denture. During your free implant consultation with us, we will assess your jawbone to determine which implant type works for your smile and how many implants you will need.

How Much Do Implant Dentures Cost?

Dental implants are high-quality titanium posts. The more dental implants that you need to support a denture, the more expensive your treatment will be.

Unfortunately, dental insurance doesn’t always cover implant treatment. In many cases, insurance companies don’t consider implants “medically necessary,” so they offer little to no coverage. But without implant coverage, patients face high out-of-pocket costs.

During your free consultation, we will review your insurance plan and determine what it may cover. Most often, this includes your denture itself and some preparatory work like extractions. In rare cases, your insurance plan may cover part of the implant or procedure. But we like to tell our patients to expect low coverage, so if their treatment is covered, it becomes a great surprise!

If you don’t have insurance coverage for dental implant dentures, there is another solution! At our office in Jasper, AL, we partner with multiple third-party financing companies.

These companies include Cherry, CareCredit, Lending Club (now Happen Bank), and Allegro. When you finance through one of these companies, you may be able to split your costs into manageable monthly payments. However, you must be eligible for financing, which usually depends on your credit score.

At our office, we can help you apply and learn if you’re eligible. Then, we’ll help you find a monthly plan that fits your budget.

Visit Bivona Family Dental in Jasper, AL, for a Free Implant Denture Consultation!

Stability is essential in a denture and plays a key role in the success of your procedure. And the more implants we use in an implant denture, the more stable your smile will be. However, more implants also means a higher cost. Dental insurance may help pay for part of the procedure, but it usually doesn’t cover the whole treatment or your implants. With out-of-pocket costs, you may need to finance dental implants for upper dentures. Schedule a free implant consultation with us in Jasper, AL, to learn what the cost of your denture will be.

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