- Single missing tooth?
- Multiple missing teeth in a row?
- Several missing teeth throughout your mouth?
- Complete tooth loss (edentulism)?
Don’t worry, there’s multiple solutions to replace missing teeth without compromising on aesthetics or functionality – and not having to rely on dentures or suction.
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Replacing missing teeth: advanced vs traditional
If you have one missing tooth, or several, in a row or non-adjacent, you’ll be pleased to know there are many advanced options that exist to restore your smile.
Below, we explore all your options and the cost to replace missing teeth, whether with dental implants or traditional prosthetics:
Missing teeth dentist
In his 17-year career as a full-time implant dentist, Dr Gutierres has placed close to 20,000 dental implants, restoring the smiles of thousands of patients across the UK, particularly in London.
Solutions for missing teeth - implant options
Dental implants deliver improved functionality, better eating and speaking, plus little to no degree of movement for improved comfort. Often the go-to choice for how well dental implants mimic natural teeth. Our dentists also consider them to be the best permanent artificial tooth replacement method.
Single Implants from £2,500
*Requires sufficient bone density
Targets individual tooth loss for patients who have a knocked out front tooth, or a missing back molar, for example.
Multiple implant placement from £5,000
*Requires sufficient bone density
Used typically to replace multiple missing teeth (usually two to three) that are not in a row.
Implant Supported Bridges from £2,000
*Requires an abundance of bone
Dental bridges anchored by implants to replace multiple teeth in a row (three teeth in one).
Implant dentures from £4,900
*Requires bone in particular areas
Replaces an entire arch of missing teeth by securing a denture to typically three implants.
All on 4 implants from £10,000
*No bone required
Uses a hybrid denture consisting of four implants to secure a full arch of missing teeth (palateless).
All on 6 implants from £12,000
*No bone required
Like All on 4, All on 6 uses an additional two implants for improved stability and strength.
Implant alternatives: prosthetic options
Fake teeth are cheaper initially, but require replacing more frequently, are not as durable or comfortable and not always chosen for their aesthetic quality.
Acrylic dentures from £850
Often covers the palate and relies on suction or glue to stay in place. Available for partial or full replacement.
Metal dentures from £1,100
Best for partial replacement as the metal clasps hook on to remaining, otherwise healthy teeth.
Dental bridges from £975
Replaces teeth that have healthy teeth on either side, however, these need to be filed and replaced with crowns.
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- X-rays included
- Free examination
*If the thought of paying for implants worries you, then just know there’s financing opportunities that will allow you to spread the cost over 12 months (0%) or longer terms with APR.
Missing teeth consequences
There are several negative consequences to ignoring missing teeth – even if you’ve just lost the one tooth.
Patients, who don’t replace their missing teeth immediately can face problems with gum disease, tooth movement, further tooth and bone loss in as little as six months.
What you can expect as a result of tooth loss:
- Bone and further tooth loss
- Facial sagging and teeth shifting out of natural positions
- Difficulty chewing or speaking (lisps)
- Natural bite affected and changes to facial structure
As experienced missing teeth dentists, we know all too well of the problems that lost teeth cause patients. Gaps in the mouth, when left ignored, allow the bone in the jaw to shrink and deplete.
Bone in the jaw does not grow back and the more you lose, the more likely it is that you’ll experience further tooth loss, facial sagging and tooth movement.
If bone has been lost in your jaw, some implant treatments won’t be possible, which means you’ll likely require a bone graft to rebuild up density in this area to make implants a viable option again.
Comparing missing teeth treatments
