Step One
Free Second Opinion
Come in for a free second opinion, or even a first opinion, and Dr. Gleave will explain all the various teeth replacement options and their benefits.
Dentures Let You Live Again
Missing teeth can create a host of problems. You may develop a speech impediment that makes conversations awkward and even embarrassing. You may not be able to eat the variety of foods you need and love. Your self-esteem may suffer. Replacement teeth can enable you to live a more normal life after tooth loss by helping you overcome the issues associated with missing teeth. With more than 30 years of experience, training from the top dental education institutions, and more than 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave knows how to make you smile again. If you need dentures or implant supported dentures in Salt Lake City, UT, or prefer to go the fixed full arch dental implant route, he's the professional to trust. Let him introduce you to the benefits of tooth replacement with a free second opinion!
What Is Fixed Teeth vs. Removable?
When considering full mouth teeth replacement, you have three main options, and the biggest differentiator is whether the solution is fixed or removable. Conventional dentures are removable for cleaning and generally stay in place through suction or paste, but they can come loose, require relines, and don't protect your jawbone the way implant-based solutions do. Implant supported dentures, sometimes called snap-on dentures, attach to dental implants but can still be removed, offering a more secure, cost-effective middle ground that helps protect your jawbone. The most stable, reliable, and realistic-looking option is full mouth dental implants: a fixed bridge anchored on implants that lets you eat all types of food with no slippage and preserves your jawbone for decades. With more than 30 years of experience, training from the top dental education institutions, and more than 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave knows how to make you smile again, whichever route you choose.
Signs You May Need Fixed Teeth Vs. Removable
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Speech Trouble: Missing teeth can create a speech impediment that makes conversations awkward and even embarrassing. Replacement teeth restore clear speech.
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Limited Eating: If you can't eat the variety of foods you need and love, tooth replacement, especially a fixed option, brings your menu back.
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Loose Dentures: Dentures that come loose or need frequent relines are a sign an implant-supported or fixed solution could serve you better.
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Low Self-Esteem: When gaps in your smile hurt your confidence, full or partial tooth replacement can make your smile whole again.
Your Journey With Us
The Fixed Teeth vs. Removable Process
From your first visit to the final result, here's exactly what to expect, calm, clear, and never rushed.
Schedule a Consultation Step Two
Exam & 3D Imaging
Dr. Gleave performs a thorough oral examination and reviews 3D cone beam CT scans to see exactly what your jaw can support.
Step Three
Compare Your Options
Together you'll weigh removable dentures, snap-on implant supported dentures, and fixed full-arch implants against your goals and budget.
Step Four
Treatment & Payment Plan
You'll receive a treatment plan and a payment plan tailored to your particular needs and specifications.
Step Five
Restore Your Smile
Whichever solution you choose, Dr. Gleave completes your treatment so you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
The Benefits of Fixed Teeth Vs. Removable
Conventional Dentures
Full dentures replace an entire set of missing teeth and partials fill smaller gaps, removable, budget-friendly, and typically lasting five years or more.
Implant Supported Dentures
These "snap-on" dentures attach to implants for a more secure fit, allow a larger selection of foods, help protect your jawbone, and may last 10 or more years.
Full Mouth Dental Implants
A fixed bridge on dental implants is the most stable, realistic-looking option. Eat anything, never worry about slippage, and preserve your jawbone for decades.
Jawbone Protection
Because implants act like artificial tooth roots, implant-based options protect your jawbone from the decay and recession that follow tooth loss.
10-Year Implant Warranty
Dr. Gleave offers a 10-year warranty on dental implants for even greater peace of mind with fixed solutions.
See Why Patients Trust Us
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Dr. Gleave's continuous education and technology made all the difference with my fixed dental implants.
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Removable or Fixed: The LOCATOR® System
LOCATOR FIXED is a revolutionary FIXED full-arch treatment that uses the exact same abutment and workflow as the original removable LOCATOR attachment system.
It's all in the inserts and housings! Whereas the Removable LOCATOR solution uses a flexible nylon insert and silver housing, the FIXED offering uses proprietary rigid inserts and a special gold housing.
With LOCATOR FIXED, you can easily convert your existing LOCATOR Removable overdentures into a permanent FIXED prosthesis, without the need for any changes to the underlying LOCATOR abutments. You just need a minimum of four implants to begin the LOCATOR FIXED journey.
Each solution comes with its own set of life-changing advantages as well as its own unique price. After performing a thorough oral examination, reviewing 3D cone beam CT scans, and learning more about your specific goals, Dr. Gleave will provide a treatment plan and payment plan that meets your particular needs and specifications.
Why You'll Love Fixed Teeth vs. Removable at Rod Gleave, DMD
We go above and beyond to make fixed teeth vs. removable feel calm and effortless, pairing the latest technology with a gentle, unhurried approach designed entirely around you.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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2,500+ Implant Placements: With more than 30 years of experience and over 2,500 dental implant placements, Dr. Rod Gleave is the professional to trust for dentures, implant supported dentures, or fixed full-arch implants.
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Free Second Opinion: Dr. Gleave introduces you to the benefits of tooth replacement with a free second opinion, so you can compare options with no pressure.
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We'll Make It Affordable: We partner with trusted third-party financing companies and file on behalf of your dental, and at times medical, insurance so you receive a manageable monthly payment.
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10-Year Implant Warranty: Dr. Gleave stands behind his work with a 10-year warranty on dental implants for greater peace of mind.
Book an Appointment
Schedule Your Fixed Teeth vs. Removable Consultation
Ready to transform your smile? Request your fixed teeth vs. removable appointment in Salt Lake City, UT, and our team will reach out to confirm a time that works for you, no pressure, just a warm, honest conversation about your goals.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (801) 262-0744
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
What's the main difference between fixed and removable teeth?
Removable options, conventional and implant supported dentures, come out for cleaning, while fixed full mouth dental implants stay in permanently. Fixed solutions are the most stable and realistic-looking, let you eat all types of food, and preserve your jawbone.
How long does each option last?
Conventional dentures may last five years or more, implant supported dentures 10 or more years, and full mouth dental implants can provide a fully functional, attractive, healthy smile for decades, backed by Dr. Gleave's 10-year implant warranty.
Which option protects my jawbone?
Because conventional dentures don't have roots or an artificial equivalent, they don't protect your jawbone. Implant supported dentures and fixed full mouth implants both use implants, which help protect your jaw from tooth loss-related bone decay.
Which option does Dr. Gleave usually recommend?
Full arch fixed dental implants are frequently what we recommend, but the right choice depends on your exam, 3D cone beam CT scans, goals, and budget. Dr. Gleave will lay out every option at your visit in Salt Lake City, UT.
How do I get started?
Call (801) 262-0744 to schedule your free second opinion in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Gleave will explain all the various teeth replacement options and build a treatment and payment plan that fits you.