Please I need your opinion….which is better snap in or permanent implants?
Please I need your opinion….which is better snap in or permanent implants?
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Permanent! Kinda put it and forget it
Serg L. I was told they are harder to look after…maintenance
Pat B. I just brush my teeth and use a waterpik, I’m not sure what’s difficult about that.
Rachel J. do you have to waterpic and floss everytime you eat something
Pat B. no
Rachel J. then why get them if you don’t want to do the maintenance
Not really. Maintenance is like regular teeth. Keep them clean do regular check
Up !
Serg L. you are so right
I have snap ins and I think they are fine! Didn’t want to spend the extra money for permanent!
Judy R. how much were they?
I did not know snap ins existed.
Implant
Implant obviously
Hamna I. they’re both implants, obviously.
For ease of cleaning and health of tissues, ‘snap-in’.
Though snap work better on lowers than uppers.
Tam H. that’s what I was told that the gums need to breath
Pat B. the big issue being that we see many patients who have fixed implant bridges that have no space underneath be able to clean. These becoming breeding grounds for plaque, food, inflammation and eventually infection.
The worst cases have even been told not to clean under them, which is totally against any accepted advice.
If you are going for fixed options, always ask how you will be able to clean under the bridge.
If they can’t tell you in detail or tell you not to worry as you won’t need to, then go somewhere else. It will cost you much more than you will save when they get infected and need replacement.
Tam H. they told me flossing and the water pic and right now I feel I don’t have healthy gum now!
You seem to be very educated on this matter are you a dentist?
Do you have snap ins?
Pat B. yes. I’m a dentist. We see lots of patients who have implant issues from before coming to us and deal with problems.
There’s lots of great dentists out there doing implants, but implants are not a ‘fit and forget’ item.
Your cleaning needs to be meticulous!
How does a cleaning routine need to be?
Tashiya J. there’s a few videos on the youtube about it.
My colleague has a private one specially for our patients but I’m not sure I can share that, as I’ll have to get permission.
I’m really concern I went back to my periodontist who did the implants two weeks ago telling him the pain I was in and how I wanted a sinus lift and bone graft and he said I didn’t need it. In the mean time it feels like my gums are melting and I can’t breath eat or swallow and he says everything is fine and see you in ten weeks…. is this normal?
I have nearly no gum left
Pat B. are you having fixed or snap-on implants?
Why did you want a sinus lift if the dentist thought you didn’t need it?
Pat B. the pain will subside but can take more time in some people.
Tam H.
Because I can’t breath and I have no gum or bone left between my nose and mouth
Pat B. ok. That’s a difficult situation. If the dentist has not recommended it, I assume there was a reason for it. Without knowing your whole case it’s hard for me to know what the treatment plan has been.
Tam H. really ?
Connie B. which comment are you asking about?
Tam H. can I pm you
Pat B. yes
Pat B. I may not respond till later as it’s nearly 2am here.
Tam H. why does my gums feel like they are ripping peeling away..?
Permanent.
I have snap ins. They were thousands less then permanent, which is the whole reason I went with them. I like that I can take them out and brush my implants and clean my teeth and get them good and clean. Plus if my mouth is hurting it is nice to remove the dentures and just let it rest.
Tammy A. Are your snap in’s from renew also or did you go with someone else
I agree with Serg, permanent are the best in my opinion. With fixed bridges, they are more like your own teeth. I don’t have to take mine out and clean them. You get to the point that you forget about having them. They are really easy to clean also as I know cleaning stops a lot of people from getting them.
Lynnda R. hybrid snap in dentures don’t just get taking in and out daily only the dentist does them during visits
Jessie M. Definition of Snap-ins. This is from https://www.platinumdentalcaremi.com/snap-on-dentures…/
What Are Snap-on Dentures and How Do They Work?Snap-on dentures are basically removable dentures; they can be taken out any time by the wearer, but when they’re within the jaw, they are firmly located and will not fall off in response to any impetus. The denture itself looks like any other regular denture – the appearance is the same. The difference is in the application and the comfort and security of these dentures.
I went with snap ins but then discovered hybrids (the permanent ones) but couldn’t afford & honestly I think I might stick with snap ins bc I like being able to remove to clean & give my gums a rest like taking a bra off at end of the day
Stacy L. are you dentures from Renew and if so where are you from
Linda Y. I went to a local private dentist
I have snap on dentures from Renew love them
Linda Y. what renew?
And what’s hybrid dentures?
Pat B. renew is the name of the company
I have eight titanium post with a Sauter grill attached I am in healing teeth right now until all the posts are firmly set into my gums then I will get dentures that snap in then snap off
I don’t know what hybrids are
hybrids are the permanent ones.
Thank you guys!! This is such valuable information!!
I’m only in about 11,500$ on a full set of snap on dentures
Talman H. Upper and lowers? Where did you get them. Thx
Byron R E. I’m in SLC I got 6 implants 4 top 2 bottom for 10,000$ to a surgeon then my snap dentures 1,500 from my dentist
Talman H. I’m sorry SLC?
Salt Lake City, UT
Byron R E. Utah
Talman H. do you like them?
Pat B. yes
This was a fixed all-on-4 (not snap on) that has just been unscrewed and removed by one of our dentists to be cleaned.
It was collecting gunk , as you can see! The tissues and the implants were getting inflamed and causing bone loss.
All due to the fact that the implants couldn’t be cleaned as this fixed bridge was too close to the gum.
Tam H. I’m looking at getting implants. Are they supposed to come out? I was under the impression that they stayed in. I’m looking at getting 5 on top and 5 on the bottom. I love this dentist and he has excellent reviews. Just want to make sure I’m asking the right questions
Megan R. these ones were screwed in and not supposed to come out.
They are only removable by the dentist who has to unscrew them with special instruments.
Snap-on dentures are a different type, and have the advantage of you being able to remove them easily to clean underneath.
Tam H. thank you. I think I need to ask more questions.
Megan R. fixed can be fantastic, as can snap-ons. Do what’s right for you.
Just find out as much as you can before embarking on the procedure. And be committed to cleaning.
Tam H. I have no problem with meticulous cleaning. I used to carry a toothbrush and floss with me regularly, not just at home. Unfortunately I just have bad teeth so my dental hygiene habits eventually didn’t help.
Megan R. some people are just unlucky with their teeth.
Thankfully you understand the importance of good oral hygiene.
But you’d be amazed at the things we see, and how lax some patients are about cleaning despite the fact that they have spent so much money and despite our showing them what they should do.
Tam H. If I do end up getting them I going to take excellent care of them. I’d be so grateful for an unbroken, full set of teeth that I’ll do anything they ask.
Megan R. I have fixed top and bottom. My arches don’t look like this when I have them taken out. I have to brush, thread floss between the gum and the arch and use a waterpik. The cleaning process is longer but the benefit is I don’t have to take my teeth out.
Jenny F. good to know. Thank you. I don’t mind meticulous cleaning.
Megan R. you’ll be fine with fixed then!
Tam H. wow! Cleaning all on 4 is definitely work which is another consideration people need to make. Especially if they aren’t in the habit of regular cleaning and good dental hygiene prior.
Jenny F. this is one of the big issues. Many people have lost their own teeth because they couldn’t look after them properly.
And then we miraculously expect to change poor lifetime habits and be super-meticulous about cleaning implants.
Jenny F. I agree, this cannot be stressed enough.
Too many people look towards implants as a solution to all their problems and that they won’t need to clean again.
Often you need to be BETTER at cleaning than you ever were before.
Tam H. Exactly! They definitely are more work than natural teeth. Probably something I wasn’t prepared for but is now part of my normal routine. Having my new smile means so much to me I wouldn’t jeopardize it by not cleaning properly. I’m always paranoid I haven’t cleaned enough 😂 That is the perfect photo to show people what can happen!
I believe the right and doable choice is different for all of us. I For me I knew I didn’t want to have to take my teeth in and out and chose to get fixed permanent top and bottom. Do a lot of research, join groups, go to consultations and ask a lot of questions before you decide 😉.
Shannon F. 100%. Everyone is different and so are their needs.
There’s no ‘always right’ or ‘always wrong’ answer.
Shannon F. agree! I chose fixed for the same reason but as you said, everyone is different
Jenny F. how long have you have them? And im sure you have healthy gums and bones
Pat B. I had mine done in October 2019. I had gum disease before. I was worried I didn’t have enough bone but I did
I think I’m doing snap ins they look beautiful and natural and function like real teeth
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can someone answer about gums, my dentist wants to do all on 4 permanent first and then treat my gums , this doesnt seem right to me but he is one of the best in Australia …and assures me i will be happy
I would think permanent implants — the implants are drilled further into the bone providing stability, you don’t remove them thus irritating the implants, you don’t have to worry about the snap wearing down, they are easier to clean, and they look more like natural teeth. They just cost more.
Catherine G. Not by much. Mine only cost $31,500 for a full mouth.
Lynnda R. Yeah but you need to take in consideration the cost of issues with snaps.
Catherine G. I agree. I’m just stating that fixed implants aren’t too much more and in the long run sometimes can be cheaper then snaps as with snap-in you have to replace the O rings, which can get costly as between parts and dental visits.
Lynnda R. I get it — sounds like permanent implants may be cheaper in the long run
Destiny Renee D. read comments here
What are 4 on 4?
Pat B. permanent dentures aka as hybrids with 4 implants holding them in
Pat B. no such thing, you must mean all-on-4
Rachel J. yes
Sorry
I have permanent I didn’t realize snap Ins existed until after I already had my uppers done. I still need the bottom trying to decide what I should do. I want to find another dentist
This is the third or fourth time you’ve asked this. If you’ve been living with removable dentures, you’ll probably be happy with either one. It’s really a personal decision.
For me, I was absolutely NOT interested in anything removable. I also had an abundance of healthy gum and bone; it was only my teeth themselves that were bad. A fixed prosthetic just made the most sense for me, and I don’t find the cleaning to be burdensome at all.
If you’re worried about cleaning and maintenance and don’t mind having something removable, then just get the snap-ins. It’s your mouth and your teeth, so whatever other people in the group would prefer isn’t as important as your own preferences.
Rachel J. and I will keep asking till I fully understand…I’m trying to educate myself as much as possible its a big decision and bid money and I have the habit of making the wrong decisions and trusting the wrong people. I just want to know the pros and cons….sorry if I come across stupid
It depends.. do you wanna see yourself without teeth or keep them in all the time ?
I do imagine the snap ons are easier to clean though 🤔
Faith S. Set implant/crowns are easy to clean because they are set in the gums just like real teeth.
Catherine G. what is a set/implant crown?
Pammie C. The implant is screwed into the bone and covered with the crown.
Faith S. IDK, I don’t have problems with my cleaning my implant crowns.
One would have had to try both to make that assessment and that would be very costly. It will depend a lot on your gums and the stability of the posts and how well they crafted your bridge so it’s not a one size fits all.
I’m getting snap ins because my level of acid erosive from severe heartburn and Gerd. This way I can take them out to rinse and clean underneath. I don’t have them yet, starting next month.