What are permanent dentures?

Permanent dentures, often referred to as All-on-4, are a non-removable bridge of teeth securely attached to dental implants. Unlike traditional dentures, they stay in your mouth 24/7 and function just like natural teeth.

Can I get permanent dentures in one day?

Yes, with 'Same Day Teeth' procedures like All-on-4, temporary fixed teeth can often be fitted on the same day as your implant surgery, meaning you leave the clinic with a complete smile.

How long do fixed permanent dentures last?

With proper oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, permanent dentures can last for several decades, making them a high-value, long-term investment in your oral health.

Permanent Dentures: The Life-Changing Solution for Missing Teeth

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Key Takeaways

MyoDental in Weybridge, Surrey, describes “permanent dentures” as implant-supported teeth, anchored into the jaw so they feel stable and do not rely on suction or denture glue.
They highlight two main options: implant retained dentures (snap on, removable for cleaning, typically held by 2 to 3 implants) and All on 4 fixed implant bridges (non-removable, only removed by a dentist).
Key benefits they emphasise include far less movement and sore spots, stronger chewing (they cite up to about 90% of natural chewing force), and a long lifespan with good care (they mention up to 30 years).
Cost positioning: implant-retained dentures are presented as the lower-cost step-up, while All-on-4 costs more upfront but is positioned as the most “permanent” option, with same-day temporary teeth and a final set fitted after about 3 months.

Permanent Dentures: Your Options

You don’t need us to tell you that losing your teeth can impact every part of your life—from how you eat and speak to how you feel when you smile.

For many patients with missing teeth, traditional removable dentures have been their only solution. But modern dentistry has a new answer, offering patients a long-lasting prosthetic that’s stable, secure, and comfortable.

Permanent dentures offer the most secure, natural-looking solution for any patient living with missing teeth. Here’s how they work, how much they cost and why they might be life-changing for your situation.

Understanding permanent dentures and what they are

Permanent dentures are a type of prosthetic that relies on dental implants for their support and stability. As dental implants integrate with the jawbone like natural tooth roots do, they’re the only prosthetic in dentistry for missing teeth to offer a fixed solution like this.

Instead of resting on top of the gums like removable dentures, permanent dentures are anchored to titanium implants in your jaw, creating a secure, stable foundation (with little to no movement) that prevents slipping, accidents, and sore spots, all without the use of suction or dental adhesives.

But that’s not it: permanent dentures, which use implants, can last up to 30 years, restore up to 90% of chewing force, and have no restrictions on what you eat or how you live.

There are two main treatment types when selecting permanent dentures, they are:

Implant-retained dentures (snap-on or clip-in dentures)
All-on-4 fixed implant bridges

We dive deeper into their details below…

Find us: MyoDental 40 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8AB.

Option 1: Implant dentures

Implant dentures use 2-3 implants to hold a custom denture in place—it’s not entirely fixed like All-on-Four because the denture snaps onto the implants, but it can still be removed for cleaning. That said, they offer better function, comfort and aesthetics than conventional denture types, making them feel more permanent.

Cost

From £5,600
From £210 pm (0% finance, 12 months, incl. 20% deposit)
From £121.44 per month (60-month finance 11.9%)

Benefits

More secure and stable
Improved chewing and comfort
Preserves bone density
Cost-effective step up

Considerations

Still need to be removed daily to clean
Some slight movement when chewing
Acrylic base over time might require replacement

See before and implant dentures.

Option 2: All-on-Four dental implants

The All-on-4 dental implant system is the only fixed full arch rehabilitation solution available. Instead of a removable denture, patients can enjoy a custom full-arch bridge that’s securely attached to four precisely placed implants – and it stays there permanently (unless removed by a dentist).

Cost

From £9,995 per arch
From £666.33 pm (0% finance, 12 months, incl. 20% deposit)
From £216.75 per month (60-month finance 11.9%)

Benefits

Truly fixed and non-removable with teeth attached to the implants
Custom-designed to match your facial features
Supports the underlying bone and prevents facial sagging
Restores full bite strength so you can eat confidently again
Immediately loaded with temporary teeth being fitted the same day as the implants
With the right care, the treatment can last decades
Brushed and cleaned like natural teeth – no need to remove
A graftless procedure can be placed in cases with minimal bone

Considerations

Higher initial investment but better long-term value
Even though teeth are fitted the same day, the final set won’t be fitted until 3 months later

Results

Making the right choice for you

Want to explore permanent dentures? The best choice will depend on your suitability for treatment, oral health, bone structure, personal goals and budget. If you want to keep costs low, implant dentures will be a great solution, but if you want your permanent denture to feel more permanent and be fixed, then All-on-4 is your only option. It’s the gold standard.Question? Email us at hello@myodental.co.uk.

The best place to begin is with a consultation to assess your goals and conduct a comprehensive digital assessment to determine what’s possible for your case. Book one here.

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Dr Ali Rifai

Dr Ali is a highly experienced dentist who enjoys writing articles and blogs to connect with his existing patients and welcome new ones. Dr Ali specialises in dental implants and Invisalign and owns his own practice in Weybridge, Surrey. Read Bio.