If you are living with mass tooth loss, full-mouth dental implants can replace an entire jaw’s worth of teeth in a single treatment.
They replace the natural teeth with a tri-part structure: a dental implant that replaces the tooth’s root, a full-arch bridge which securely connects the implants to the crowns, and a series of prosthetic crowns that replaces the visible natural teeth.
Sometimes referred to as all on four dental implants or all-on-six dental implants, as they use four or six dental implants to stabilise them, creating a stable, long-lasting alternative to options like dentures – which can be uncomfortable and difficult to manage.
With that in mind, why do full-mouth dental implants cost what they do?
What do full-mouth dental implants cost?
Depending on the clinic you attend, the cost of full-mouth dental implants and what that includes can differ.
Generally, the average full-mouth dental implant cost starts at £11,000 for one jaw and between £17,000 – £35,000 for an upper and lower jaw.
This price usually includes:
- No-obligation information
- Consultations or assessments
- A local anaesthetic and any aftercare medication like antibiotics
- Any scans necessary to determine dental implant suitability or treatment plans
- The fee for the temporary and permanent prosthesis
But it is always worth checking just to be sure.
Why do full-mouth implants cost more?
Unsurprisingly, full-mouth dental implants cost more than individual dental implants.
This is because they are very different treatments – which has an impact on the price.
The increased price for full-mouth dental implants is based on two interlocking factors:
- An increased number of dental implants
On quantity alone, a full-mouth dental implant procedure involves between 4-6 implants per jaw, compared to an individual dental implant.
On top of this, a full mouth treatment involves a full arch retained bridge system and up to 16 bespoke prosthetic teeth per jaw, versus one abutment and prosthetic crown.
- A longer-lasting procedure
The time taken to plan and fit the full-mouth solution will also be increased.
In the run-up to your treatment, your dentist will carefully study your scans and decide on a treatment plan that enables them to place multiple dental implants in the most optimal positions for stability – while also making sure you have enough bone and space to fit the implant itself.
They will then complete the treatment, working to ensure they fit between 4 – 12 implants in the best locations possible.
Find full-mouth dental implants for the best price today
Chances are that every clinic you speak to in search of full-mouth dental implants will charge a different amount – leaving you with a bit of research to do to find a provider that fits your budget.
While comparing services and treatments, it is important that you consider the full-mouth dental implants alongside the quality of care others have received, which can be found in the reviews, as well as bearing in mind your overall impression of the friendliness, professionalism, and approachability of staff.
This more balanced approach should mean that you make an informed decision and choose the best full-mouth dental implant treatment for you – without being too focused on price alone.
David Prior
David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.
