I have a partial denture with 6 teeth. I'd like the rest of upper teeth removed & replaced with implants. How much will it cost?

Dear debra62,It would be easier to give
you proper treatment options if I could have information about the remaining six,
I would guess, anterior teeth. Are they loose? Do they have decay? If the teeth
have no major periodontal problem, you could get two implants on either side to
replace your posterior teeth with the implant bridges. If you don’t like the
aesthetic of your remaining teeth, you could get them crowned. Otherwise, you
are looking at 4-6 implants and an implant overdenture.

Debra,     If you're a gagger, the key for you is going to be a design that leaves the roof of your mouth uncovered. There are a few ways of doing this, some removable and some fixed. Removable:-Implants with "snaps" on them and a denture without a palate that can snap in and out. These are very sturdy, excellent restorations, and I recommend having a metal framework included in the denture to make it strong enough and also thin enough to last a long time but also minimize material in your mouth. Depending on the size and position of the implants, you will likely need 4-6 implants to accomplish this. The snap in design uses the implants to keep the denture very stable and it helps increase your biting forces dramatically. -Mini implants will be the cheapest, but also probably the plan with the shortest life span prognosis. You will need at least 6 mini implants to support this design.-Standard size implants will likely last longer and be a safer design, so go this route if possible. 4-6 implants are required, but when going palate-less I always prefer 5 or 6. -CONUS abutment dentures. This is very similar to the "snap" or "Locator" denture mentioned above, but it's a little higher end. The CONUS abutments are quite new, but they are metal cylinders that stick out of the gums, instead of the snaps, that the denture will slide over to secure in place. Because these are such a precise fit, the force of biting that you achieve with this design is much more like a "fixed" option such as having crowns and bridges or a hybrid denture that screws into place and cannot be removed from the mouth. The CONUS abutments can be pricey (probably around $1000/abutment, and you'll need one per implant (~$2000/implant) and you'll still need at least 4 implants. Again, this would be a metal sub-structure design with no palate to help avoid the gag issue and add strength to the design.-Fixed options will include: -Implants placed at positions where natural teeth used to be and restoring you with bridges to essentially give you a natural arch of teeth again. This will require at least 6 implants, as implant bridges shouldn't replace more than about 3-4 teeth for every 2 implants. This is generally the most costly option, as it requires the most implants, the most custom abutments, and individual crowns everywhere.-Hybrid denture: this can be done with as few as 4 implants, but again, I always recommend 5 or 6 if possible, as if you ever lose an implant for any reason in the future, the hybrid denture usually cannot work with only 3 implants. This option replaces the full arch of teeth with one piece that looks like teeth and gums and screws into the implants. As the patient, you cannot remove it, but your dentist can. This is a very popular option that can have a range of costs depending on procedures required: removal of bone, how many implants, and the material of the final prosthesis. Cheapest is acrylic (which should only be used as a temporary in my opinion, acrylic over Titanium substructure (very common, but acrylic breakages are a frequent complication), and full contour zirconia which cannot chip or stain and is my personal recommendation. What's really nice about a hybrid restoration is that you can often have the implants placed and a provisional restoration (full arch of teeth) attached the very same day which makes for a dramatic and wonderful improvement in one sitting. Depending on where you are geographically and what level of practice you go to, I'd expect the above restorations to range anywhere from 10K-35K.Best of luck, and if you can do anything to avoid the mini-implant option, I would recommend it. A few dollars saved in the front end may cost you dearly in the long run if you have to replace those implants down the road. 

Gagging with dentures sometimes result from the design required to ensure a snug fit with good retention.Implants will definitely open your options to tooth replacement options that will not trigger your gagging. Denture alternatives that should be suitable for you include:- implant overdentures (snap-on dentures)- "All-on-4" fixed zirconia or acrylic arch that is fixed in place, look and chew like natural teeth, and don't require daily removal for maintenance. Depending on the shape of your jaw and the option you choose, 4-6 implants may be needed for the best outcome. The surgery can be comfortably done under general anesthesia. Also, you'll go home with new teeth on the same day as surgery!

Hello dear, People with serious or long-term gagging from dentures usually complain about the contact the upper denture makes with the roof of the mouth. Many ask to have the upper denture trimmed to reduce the contact surface, but this will reduce the security of the upper dentures, but it can be done.If enough of the upper denture is cut away, the security of the denture might be compromised. Often, though we can make a palateless denture, which gives reasonable security. In other cases, it may be necessary to use dental implants to secure the denture. Dental implants are in our clinic $600.00 US per implant including xrays and consults. And yes, the procedure can be done by general anesthetic but it is more expensive and sometimes doctors do not recommended and it will depend of your health. 

Yes, you have a solution. the best way o go, if you are looking for something affordable, is Snap in dentures,they are removable, and they do not have any roof of the mouth. if you do not want to remove them, ALL ON 4, BY NOBEL BIOCARE, that is your best option. and you will have an amazing result.this can be done within just a couple of days, and you will love the results!