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Full-arch options · Addiscombe, Croydon
Whether you are choosing for yourself or helping a parent decide, it helps to see the three main ways of replacing a full set of teeth side by side. Here is how they differ in comfort, cleaning and cost, explained in plain English.
When most or all of the teeth in one jaw are missing, there are three main ways forward. A conventional denture is a removable set of teeth that rests on the gums. An implant-retained denture, often called an overdenture, is similar but clips onto a few implants so it does not slip. All-on-4 is a full arch of teeth fixed onto four implants, so it does not come out at home at all. None of them is right for everyone, and many families find it easier to decide once they can picture the difference.
From left: a conventional denture resting on the gum, an overdenture that clicks onto implants, and an All-on-4 bridge fixed to four implants, with the two back implants angled. Illustration only.
| Conventional denture | Clip-on implant denture | All-on-4 fixed teeth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does it come out? | Yes, taken out daily | Yes, unclipped daily | No, fixed in place |
| Daily cleaning | Brush and soak the denture; clean the gums | Brush the denture and around the implant attachments | Brush in place and clean underneath the bridge |
| Covers the palate (upper)? | Usually yes | Sometimes, with a smaller plate | No |
| Implants needed | None | Usually 2–4 lower; often more upper | Four per arch |
| Cost level | Lowest; quoted after an examination | Quoted individually after your scan | From £6,495 per arch |
Conventional dentures may be available on the NHS if you are eligible. Implants are very rarely available on the NHS, so implant dentures and All-on-4 are provided privately.
No surgery and a straightforward process. Upper dentures often feel secure; lower ones can move more because there is less to hold them. They need relining or remaking as gums change.
A popular step up for people whose lower denture never feels steady. Sometimes an existing denture can be adapted to clip on. The small clips wear and are replaced from time to time.
A fixed full arch with no plate. The back implants are angled to make use of the available bone. It needs good cleaning under the bridge and regular hygiene visits.
Bone can shrink after teeth are lost. Implants put load back into it. If extra bone is needed, we explain the options, which may include grafting, and include it in your written quote.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Implant consultation (taken off your treatment if you go ahead) | £75 |
| New patient examination with X-rays | £65 |
| Implant-retained denture | Written, personalised quote after your consultation and scan |
| All-on-4 fixed arch | From £6,495 per arch |
*Finance through Tabeo, including 0% interest for up to 12 months, is available on selected private treatments, subject to status.
Age on its own is rarely the issue. Her general health, her bone and how easily the area can be kept clean matter more. We are happy for you to come to the consultation with her.
Yes. Plenty of people start with a denture and add implants later. A new denture can sometimes be made so it can be adapted to clip onto implants.
No. An implant denture still comes out for cleaning. An All-on-4 bridge is fixed to the implants and only your dentist removes it.
Implants are placed under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. Some swelling and tenderness afterwards is normal. We do not offer sedation.
Brush it twice a day like natural teeth, then clean underneath with interdental brushes, special floss or a water flosser. We show you and any carer how to do this, and regular hygiene visits clean the areas that are hard to reach.
Yes, we plan this so you are not left without teeth. With All-on-4, a temporary fixed bridge is often fitted soon after the implants are placed, if suitable.
Croydon Dental Practice is at 202 Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7AB, a short walk from Addiscombe tram stop and close to East Croydon station. Patients visit us from Addiscombe, Shirley, South Norwood, Selhurst, Purley, Beckenham and across Surrey.
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Book an implant consultation (£75) with Dr Anti at 202 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 7AB, near Addiscombe tram stop. You are welcome to bring a relative.
