Dentures remain the accessible default when implants are unaffordable or medically unwise. Picasso serves Kiwi patients who want functional teeth without NZD 30,000 arch implant quotes.

Types

TypeDescription
Full dentureReplace entire arch
PartialClip to remaining teeth
ImmediatePlaced at extraction visit
Implant-retainedLocators on implants — hybrid with All-on-4

Honest expectations

  • Learning curve for eating and speech
  • Relines needed as gums heal
  • Less chewing force than fixed implants
  • Regular home and professional care

Dental tourism fit

Strong when:

  • Multiple extractions + immediate denture planned
  • Replacing an old worn set while visiting family in Vietnam
  • Holding solution before saving for implants

Weak when:

  • You only need a small adjustment — stay local

Upgrade path

Many patients wear dentures while planning dental implants. Document jaw changes over time.

Resources

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