Full Mouth Dental Implants

Full mouth dental implants are designed to replace all the teeth located in a single jaw or throughout the entire mouth on both jaws. It can be a complex dental procedure that requires careful precision to ensure success. Dentists need to be certified specialists who have undergone advanced training to safely perform this procedure.

Full Mouth Treatment

This treatment is performed when a patient needs to have all of their teeth replaced using dental implants. Dental implants are designed to help restore comfort and function that natural teeth provide.

What to Expect

• Stages of planning and diagnostics, which take a few weeks.
• Placement of 6 to 8 implants onto the upper jaw.
• Placement of 4 to 6 implants onto the lower jaw.
• Fabrication of temporary bridges that are fixed.
• Porcelain teeth that look natural and are durable enough to be fixed onto the dental implants by screws or dental cement.

Treatment Expectations

Every individual should have different expectations depending on their personal dental condition at the time when the treatment is to be performed. The full mouth treatment may start with the dental implants’ insertion into the jawbone using modern technology. The technology enables the implantation of the temporary bridges onto the dental implants on the actual day of attachment. This process would enable a transition from the patient having bad teeth or missing teeth to a set of beautiful temporary teeth in just a single visit. The implant bridges that are permanent will restore comfort and function.

Maintenance

You should continue practicing proper dental hygiene such as brushing and flossing to clean the implant bridges which would now look like regular teeth. Although implants do not decay, patients are still advised to continue with proper aftercare at home. Patients may be provided with night guards that keep the teeth on both the upper and lower jaw from getting into contact with each other. They are especially critical to be worn by patients who have a history of grinding or clenching their teeth while sleeping.

Treatment Costs

A full mouth dental implant treatment varies in costs which depend on the region within the mouth that the process is to be done. Other factors that may add to the overall costs include doctor’s training, type of implant, quantity of implants, bone grafting, and how many teeth that are needed to be fixed back onto the jaw. Usual costs of the overall treatment range from $30,000 to $70,000.

Do not let these figures hold you back from restoring your self-confidence and comfort to support daily activities as there are several payment modes which you can choose from, as well as the option of using insurance to make the treatment affordable.

If you are looking for an experienced dentist to assess your suitability for dental implants, feel free to visit Guerrino Dentistry or schedule an appointment with us today.