Full Mouth Dental Implants

Full-Arch Replacements: New Smiles in One Day

For those missing all of their upper or lower teeth, dental implants offer a range of secure and comfortable tooth replacement options. With the right implant treatment plan, even patients with no remaining teeth can enjoy the confidence, function, and quality of life that comes with a strong, attractive smile.

A Revolution in Missing Teeth

The demand for immediate replacement teeth has led to a revolution in how we deal with missing teeth: the full-arch restoration. Also known as “implant supported dentures”, this innovative treatment allows Dr. Li and Dr. Fan to combine implant technology with dentures to give our patients a new smile and a renewed outlook on life, all in one day!

Dentures and Implants: Working Together

Traditional dentures can be inconvenient, painful and unstable. And while dental implants are an excellent choice for single tooth replacements, on the scale of a full arch, they can be expensive and complicated. However, putting these two treatments together yields a solution that works for nearly everyone: implant supported overdentures. During this treatment, four dental implants are placed in the jaw and a full dental bridge attached to them, giving you a full row of teeth in just one appointment.

The Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures

  • Cost: Because this treatment requires just four implants per arch, it is much more affordable than placing an entire row of implants.
  • Convenience: Replacement teeth can typically be placed during the same appointment as the implants.
  • Bone Graft-Free: Two of the four implants are placed at special angles in the back of the jaw to make the best use of available jawbone. This often eliminates the need for bone grafting.
  • Faster Healing: Less time in the chair and less time healing round out the benefits of full arch restorations.

Full Arch Replacement Procedure

As with other dental implant procedures, you will be anesthetized for comfort during the surgery and thus won’t feel a thing. Post-operation soreness is typically manageable with over-the-counter medications, and any necessary prescriptions will be discussed at your appointment.

Implant Supported Dentures: Your Options

Snap-On Denture with Ball Attachments

For this option, two dental implants are strategically placed in your lower jaw. Your new denture will snap securely onto these implants using ball attachment anchors. While more stable than conventional dentures, some movement can still occur during chewing. Food debris can get trapped, causing sore spots. Periodic denture adjustments are needed.

Bar-Retained Overdenture

This technique involves placing 4-6 implants in your lower jaw, depending on its size and shape. After healing, a custom support bar connects the implants. Your new overdenture has internal clips that allow it to snap firmly onto the bar, minimizing irritating denture shifting. The overdenture is removable for easy cleaning.

Screw Retained Overdenture

With this method, 5+ implants anchor a permanent non-removable denture in place using screws or clasps. The denture hovers over your gums, eliminating sore spots. Cleaning under the denture takes more dexterity but eliminates removal. Many prefer this fixed, permanent solution.

Individual Implant-Supported Crowns

For the most natural-looking and feeling outcome, each missing tooth can be replaced with an individual implant-supported crown. Around 8-10 implants are typically needed to support a full arch replacement that mimics your real teeth. This option requires adequate jawbone density and is the most costly up-front.

Missing All Upper Teeth

Similar options exist for people missing all the teeth in the upper jaw. Depending on your particular needs and oral health, you  may need more implants since the upper jaw is less dense.

Implant Retained Upper Denture

With enough implants placed, you can avoid covering the roof of your mouth with a traditional full palate denture. This gives you an improved sense of taste and temperature. The denture clips onto implants but is removable for easy cleaning.

Individual Implant-Supported Crowns​

For a permanent non-removable solution, 8-10 individual implants can support a full arch of replacement teeth. After healing, porcelain crowns are secured giving you new natural-looking teeth.

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