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An implant is surgery plus healing time. A removable partial is an impression plus a custom appliance. Compare cost, timeline, and who each option fits.
If you're missing a tooth or a few, you've probably heard two answers: "get an implant" or "get a partial." Both are real options. They solve different problems, cost very different amounts, and fit different people. Here's a straight comparison so you can walk into the decision knowing what you're choosing.
One is surgery plus healing time. The other is an impression plus a custom-made appliance. That one difference drives most of the trade-offs below.
An implant is often the closest thing to having your own tooth back. The ADA says most patients find an implant "secure, stable and a good replacement for their own tooth." (ADA MouthHealthy, Implants)
It tends to fit when:
A removable partial tends to fit when:
Honest trade-off: a partial comes out, and you clean it daily. An implant doesn't. If that matters most to you, talk to a dentist about implants.
| Dental implant | Removable partial denture | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Post in the jawbone, with a crown on top (JADA) | Teeth on a gum-colored base that fits your remaining teeth (ADA) |
| Surgery | Yes (ADA) | No |
| Comes out? | No | Yes, for cleaning |
| Timeline | Requires bone healing (ADA) | No implant surgery or bone-healing wait |
| Upfront cost | Higher (see below) | Flex Partial from $489 per arch (our store price) |
| Getting used to it | Stays in once healed | Can feel bulky at first, and may need adjustments (ADA) |
Implants. A 2022 review of randomized clinical trials put the average cost of replacing one tooth with an implant plus crown at US$3,432. Individual studies ranged from about $1,757 to $5,797, and the newest cost data in the review was from 2014. (Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, cost-effectiveness review) Your price depends on your mouth, your location, and whether you need extra work first.
Klyros flexible partial. This is our price, not a clinical claim: Klyros Flex Partial starts at $489 per arch ($859 for both arches). Precision Partial Pro is $789 per arch ($1,479 for both). Those are the prices on our store today.
Why is it lower? There's no surgery and no implant hardware. You take an impression at home with our kit. A licensed dentist (DDS) in your state reviews your case before anything is fabricated. Klyros coordinates the process; Klyros does not practice dentistry. Clinical decisions belong to that dentist — Klyros staff do not review patient photos or approve cases. Your partial is custom-made from your own impression.
Full steps: How it works. Pricing: Pricing. Material: Flexible partial. One side only: Unilateral partial.
See a dentist in person first if you have pain, a loose tooth, bleeding gums, or a cavity you know about.
It depends on you. An implant is fixed in the jawbone and most patients find it secure and stable, but it takes surgery, healthy bone, and healing time (ADA). A removable partial comes out for cleaning, and with Klyros there's no implant surgery — Flex Partial starts at $489 per arch on our store.
A review of clinical trials found an average of about US$3,432 for an implant plus crown, with studies ranging from about $1,757 to $5,797 (cost data through 2014) (PBOCI review).
Klyros Flex Partial starts at $489 per arch, or $859 for both arches. Precision Partial Pro is $789 per arch, or $1,479 for both.
Yes. A licensed dentist (DDS) in your state reviews every case before anything is fabricated. Klyros does not practice dentistry; clinical decisions belong to that dentist.
The ADA says chronic illnesses such as diabetes or leukemia, and tobacco use, can interfere with healing, and that your health matters more than your age (ADA). Ask your dentist.
It can. The ADA says a new partial may feel awkward or bulky at first, and your dentist can adjust sore spots (ADA).
If surgery isn't in the cards right now but you want the gap filled, start with the 2-minute quiz. A licensed dentist (DDS) in your state reviews your case before anything is fabricated, and Flex Partial starts at $489 per arch.
Take the quiz at smile.klyrosdental.com
Cosmetic removable appliances are non-surgical, non-permanent dental devices intended for aesthetic enhancement only. They do not move teeth, correct bite alignment, or treat dental disease. All cases are reviewed by a licensed dentist prior to fabrication where applicable. Eligibility is determined at the discretion of the reviewing provider. Results vary by individual case. Appliances are removable and not intended as a substitute for comprehensive dental care. Patients should maintain regular in-office dental examinations and follow the advice of their local dental provider.