Dear Sir/Madam!
I currently wear a removable upper clasp denture, supported with attachments on the right side on the central incisor, lateral incisor, canine and first molar. I also still have the second molar on the right; on the left I have no teeth. The right first molar occasionally hurts and is very sensitive to cold or heat. Because I have to speak a lot at work (I am a teacher), the lisping bothers me, and it has increased with the denture. I would like to know whether a denture with snap attachments would be more suitable and what the price would be. I am also considering implants. What is the minimum number that would be needed and, of course, how much would it cost? I am 56 years old, take no medication, and have been without teeth on the left for 15 years. How quickly could I get a denture with snap attachments, and how long would implant treatment take?
Thank you sincerely for your answer and kind regards.
Thank you very much for your answer.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
A denture affects articulation through the shape and position of the palatal plate. A denture with precision attachments (joints) would not change the way palatal sounds are formed. The attachments improve denture stability and appearance (there are no metal clasps). It is difficult to predict the exact price because it depends mainly on the number of metal-ceramic crowns that carry the attachments:
- EUR 900 (denture with cast base)
- EUR 250 (attachment)
- EUR 210 (metal-ceramic crown).
Implants are certainly the best solution for the problem described because they allow rehabilitation with a fixed prosthetic restoration (bridge). The price depends on the number of implants and crowns on implants.
The first method of treatment is completed in approximately three weeks. Treatment with implants usually requires more time because the implants need a certain period for osseointegration (integration with the bone) before they can be loaded with a fixed prosthetic restoration. The period depends on the quantity and quality of bone (from 0 to 8 months).
Have a nice day!